Where Do I Feel It?
Where Do I Feel It?
A Soft Way to Notice the Little Signals Inside Your Body
This tool helps children notice where in their body a sensation is happening.
Some children feel things strongly but struggle to explain them. Others feel things quietly and aren’t sure how to describe them at all.
This body‑mapping activity offers a soft, visual way to explore sensations like tightness, fluttering, heaviness, or restlessness — without pressure, judgement, or expectation.
Children can tap the icons that feel familiar and place them gently onto the body outline.
There’s no right or wrong way to use this tool.
Every body speaks in its own language.
How to use this tool.
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Look at the icons on the side.
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Tap the ones that feel true for your body today.
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They’ll gently move onto the body outline.
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You can tap again to remove them.
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You can explore quietly, slowly, or with support — whatever feels right.
There is no goal to complete.
This tool is about noticing, not performing.
This tool works well alongside...
• Body Signals Menu – helps children interpret the sensations they locate
• What Is My Body Saying? – deepens understanding of internal cues
• How Big Is My Feeling? – connects sensations to emotional intensity
FAQ: Supporting Your Child With Body‑Mapping
For grown ups: How do I support my child as they learn to map body sensations?
This FAQ offers gentle guidance to help you use the body‑mapping tool with your child. It’s designed to support interoception, emotional regulation, and self‑awareness — all in a calm, child‑led way.
It can be used quietly together, as a soft prompt for noticing, or as a way to help children express sensations that are hard to put into words.
How do we use it together?
Sit alongside your child and explore at their pace.
You might say things like:
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“I wonder where you feel that.”
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“You can choose any icon that feels right.”
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“It’s okay if nothing feels familiar today.”
Your role is to offer safety, not direction.
Does my child need to choose more than one?
No.
Children can choose one, many, or none.
This tool is not a test — it’s an invitation.
What if my child doesn’t recognise any sensations?
That’s completely okay.
Interoception develops slowly, especially for neurodivergent children.
Simply exploring the icons together builds familiarity and confidence.
Can I change the language?
Absolutely.
If your child uses different words (“fluttery tummy”, “zoomy legs”, “heavy head”), use the language that feels natural and comforting.
Can this tool help with emotional regulation?
Yes.
When children can notice and name sensations, they often feel more grounded and understood.
This awareness can support communication, co‑regulation, and self‑advocacy.
Is there a right order to use the icons?
No.
Children can explore in any order.
Let their curiosity lead.
What if my child becomes overwhelmed?
Pause, breathe, and step away.
You can return later — or not at all.
The tool is here to support, not demand.
It’s okay to do things in the way that works for you.
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