The Body Signs of Emotions Pack is a child-friendly, printable resource designed to help kids and young people understand how emotions show up in their bodies. Using visual prompts, simple language and engaging worksheets, this tool helps children learn to recognise and name feelings like anger, worry, sadness, happiness, excitement and more—based on physical body clues.
By focusing on what different emotions feel like in areas such as the chest, hands, tummy, face, and voice, this emotional awareness resource teaches children the first step in self-regulation, emotional literacy, and mental health support.
Key features of the resource include:
15 illustrated emotion pages including angry, happy, scared, worried, sad, embarrassed, excited, tired, bored, jealous, shy, lonely, disappointed, frustrated and proud
A list of body-based signs for each feeling (e.g. clenched fists, shaky hands, fluttery tummy, quiet voice)
Worksheets inviting children to colour or draw where they feel different emotions in their body
Reflection tasks encouraging children to match feelings with body signals and talk about their experiences
“Guess the Feeling” exercises to build emotional vocabulary and body awareness
This printable emotional regulation resource is ideal for:
Primary schools, PSHE lessons, nurture groups and SEND support
Therapists, social workers and early help practitioners
Foster carers and families supporting emotional development at home
Calm corners, wellbeing displays and one-to-one sessions with children
These body clues worksheets give children the tools to spot early signs of emotional distress or excitement, so they can begin to manage their responses more effectively. By connecting feelings to physical sensations, children gain insight into their emotions—leading to better communication, stronger mental health, and improved emotional resilience.
