Interoception + Regulation Activities: No Prep Included
$4.90
Interoception (our awareness of internal body sensations), can be a tricky for kids to understand. This sensory system plays an important role in emotional regulation, as it allows little ones to detect and respond to the internal sensations experienced during different feelings. This includes our heart pounding when we’re scared, our body feeling hot when we’re angry, and more!
This packet was created to provide information on this sensory system, a variety of exercises to practice interoceptive awareness with your little one, along with several entertaining activities to engage this system + work on what coping skills can support our body through different emotions.
Description
Interoception is our awareness of internal body sensations. This can be a tricky concept to introduce, but it plays a key role in emotional regulation. This often-overlooked sensory system helps little ones notice and respond to what’s happening inside their bodies during different emotional states. Think: a pounding heart when scared, a warm face when angry, or a “butterfly” stomach when nervous.
This packet was created to make interoception more approachable and engaging for young learners. Inside, you’ll find easy-to-understand information about this sensory system, hands-on exercises to build interoceptive awareness, and fun, interactive activities to help children connect body cues to emotions—and explore the coping skills that can support them.
This resource includes:
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A caregiver-friendly overview of interoception
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Guided activities to help children tune into internal sensations
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Play-based exercises to build body-emotion awareness
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Opportunities to practice choosing coping tools based on body cues
Perfect for therapists, teachers, or caregivers looking to build emotional regulation skills from the inside out!
