Fear Thermometer Coloring Sheet My Fear Thermometer
Color your intensity meter and name what each level feels like!
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Coloring Key:
Level 5: Red Level 4: Orange Level 3: Yellow Level 2: Green Level 1: Blue
The Brave Gauge Color each zone below!
LVL 5
LVL 4
LVL 3
LVL 2
LVL 1
Color Bulb
Self-Check Question:
Where is your fear meter right now? Draw a star ★ next to your level!
5 Overwhelmed & Panicked
Freeze / Cannot Think
Signals: Racing heart, tears, gasping, shaking hands, wanting to run away.
What makes me reach Level 5:
4 Very Scared & Tense
High Alert
Signals: Fast thumping chest, tight jaw, sweaty palms, stomach ache.
What makes me reach Level 4:
3 Jittery & Nervous
Butterflies
Signals: Fluttering belly, fidgety fingers, shallow breath, dry mouth.
What makes me reach Level 3:
2 A Little Uneasy
Mild Worry
Signals: Stiff shoulders, thinking too much, quiet voice, looking around.
What makes me reach Level 2:
1 Calm, Cool & Safe
Peaceful
Signals: Slow relaxed breathing, loose muscles, smiling, ready to play.
Things that keep me at Level 1:
REMEMBER: Fear is your brain's alarm system trying to protect you. It is okay to feel fear!
Sheet 1 of 3 • Fear Radar Series
Body Signals Detective Worksheet Body Signals Detective
Notice what your body does when fear climbs up the thermometer!
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Body Whispers: Before fear feels big, your body sends clues. Catching these early signals helps you calm down faster!
Body Clue Map Check boxes that happen to YOU:
Brain
Mind goes blank or racing thoughts
Face
Hot cheeks, dry mouth, wide eyes
Chest
Pounding heartbeat, fast shallow breath
Shoulders
Tense, hunched up by the ears
Belly
Butterflies, heavy knots, cramps
Hands
Sweaty palms, cold fingers, fists
Legs & Feet
Jiggly knees, frozen in place, or urge to sprint
Detective Tip: Color or circle the body part that reacts FIRST when you feel scared!
1 Connect Clue to Level
Write the Fear Level (1 to 5) that best matches each symptom:
Deep, calm, rhythmic breathing Lvl __
Little flutter in stomach, fidgety Lvl __
Heart thumping fast, tense jaw Lvl __
Frozen stuck, crying, cannot hear words Lvl __
2 My Secret Clues
When my fear starts to climb (Level 2 or 3), the FIRST place I feel it is:
What my voice or face does:
If I catch this clue right away, what is one thing I can do?
DETECTIVE MOTTO: My body protects me. When I listen to its whispers, fear never stays trapped!
Sheet 2 of 3 • Fear Radar Series
Calm Shield Coping Worksheet Calm Shield Coping Guide
Pick the right tool for your fear level and run your feelings check-in!
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Matching Principle: Low fears need quiet tools; big alarms need strong body resets and trusted helpers!
1 Targeted Coping Menu
Choose tools that fit your current intensity:
LEVEL 5
• Find Safe Adult
• Butterfly Hug Tap
• Cold water on face
• Wrap in cozy blanket
LEVEL 4
• Wall push-ups
• Heavy hand squeezes
• Slow count 4-in, 6-out
• Hold an ice cube
LEVEL 3
• 5-4-3-2-1 Sensory
• Box breathing
• Shake out silly limbs
• Hum favorite song
LEVEL 2
• Sip cool water
• Self-talk: "I'm safe"
• Shoulder roll shrugs
• Doodle or sketch
LEVEL 1
• Celebrate calm!
• Name 3 gratitudes
• Kind word to friend
• Creative play
2 My Feelings Check-In Log
Test Your Strategy!
BEFORE Strategy Circle start level:
1 2 3 4 5
What situation triggered this feeling?
What body signal did I notice first?
AFTER Strategy Circle new level:
1 2 3 4 5
Which tool did I try?
How does my body feel now?
3 My Go-To Courage Plan
My #1 Trusted Adult:
My Favorite Calming Power Tool:
COURAGE FACT: Being brave doesn't mean never being afraid; it means knowing how to take care of yourself when you are!
Sheet 3 of 3 • Fear Radar Series
