Body Clues Slides Week 1 • 30 Min Motion Emotion Mastery
Body Radar Active
Body Clues & Sparks
Your body talks before your brain even finds the words. Let’s move, feel the signals, and decode what’s happening inside!
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Stand Up & Shake Out
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Hand on Heart Pulse Check
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Freeze in Emotion Poses
Feeling #1 Spark: Joy & Delight
The Joy Spark
When joy bursts in, your energy wants to rise up and burst outward!
Chest feels light, open, and buoyant
Face cheeks lift, eyes widen with spark
Feet want to hop, skip, or bounce
Movement Challenge
The Popcorn Jump!
Crouch down low like an unpopped kernel... Count down 3, 2, 1... Pop straight up into the air with arms spread wide!
Feel your ribs expand and heart flutter fast!
Where do you feel joy first? (Chest • Hands • Legs • Smile)
Feeling #2 Spark: Anger & Frustration
The Heat Wave
Anger creates sudden pressure, heat, and locked muscles ready to defend or push back.
Face turns warm; jaw clenches shut
Hands squeeze tight into clenched fists
Shoulders hike up towards ears like armor
Movement Challenge
The Volcano Squeeze & Release
Squeeze your fists and tense your shoulders for 4 seconds (building volcano pressure)... then release with an exhale: “HA!”
Notice how the heat softens when hands open flat.
Where does heat get stuck for you? (Fists • Jaw • Stomach • Forehead)
Feeling #3 Spark: Sadness & Fatigue
Heavy Gravity
Sadness pulls your energy downward, like wearing a heavy weighted winter coat.
Eyes feel watery, stung, or droopy
Head and chin dip forward toward chest
Legs feel like walking through deep mud
Movement Challenge
The Heavy Ragdoll Fold
Dangle your arms and bend forward at your hips. Let your head hang loose like cooked spaghetti noodles. Sway gently left and right.
Slowly roll up one vertebra at a time to reset.
How does your spine feel during heavy moments? (Curved • Sinking • Slow)
Feeling #4 Spark: Calm & Grounded
The Steady Anchor
Calm is balanced stillness. You are alert, grounded, and ready to choose your next move.
Breathing feels slow, smooth, and even
Both feet press firmly flat against the floor
Muscles are soft, relaxed, and ready
Movement Challenge
The Mountain Tree Anchor
Root your feet deep like tree roots. Bring hands together at your heart. Hold strong against a gentle gust of wind!
Notice the peaceful, steady rhythm in your chest.
Week 1 Mission: Catch your body clues before they become big outbursts!
Body Clues Circuit Guide Teacher Facilitation Guide Week 1 of 4 • 30 Minutes
Body Clues & Sparks Circuit
Focus: Somatic Clues & Primary Feelings
Target: Kinesthetic / Active Learners
Instructional Objective
Student will physically demonstrate and identify the internal bodily cues (heart rate, muscle tension, breath rate, posture) associated with Joy, Anger, Sadness, and Calm through structured movement stations.
Movement Setup
Clear a 6x6 ft open floor area. Provide 4 colored poly-spots or tape squares (Yellow, Red, Blue, Green).
30-Minute Step-by-Step Pacing Protocol
00–05 MIN
Active Sensor Check-In & Pulse Baseline
Start with a 60-second whole-body shakeout (arms, legs, head, toes). Direct student to press right hand firmly over chest. Model: "Is your motor idling slow like a parked car, or humming fast?" Introduce the session concept: our bodies give us signals seconds before our thoughts catch up.
05–15 MIN
The 4-Spot Emotion Circuit (Movement Station Exploration)
Guide the student through 4 physical spots, calling out an emotion prompt at each spot:
Yellow Spot (Joy): 5 Popcorn Hops. Focus on feeling ribs open, light bouncy toes, and bubbling chest.
Red Spot (Anger): Volcano clench fists (hold 3s), exhale loud "HA!". Feel jaw tension and forearm stiffness.
Blue Spot (Sadness): Slow ragdoll roll-down, heavy shoulders, dragging feet. Feel gravity pulling downward.
Green Spot (Calm): Mountain pose, palms together, 3 deep belly breaths. Feel floor solid under heels.
15–23 MIN
Freeze-Frame Detective Game
Teacher plays a rhythmic drumbeat or claps hands. Student jogs/skips in place. When music stops, teacher calls out: "Body Clue: Tight fists and hot cheeks!" Student must quickly sprint to the matching spot (Red) and freeze in the Anger pose. Repeat for all 4 feeling clues.
23–30 MIN
Somatic Mapping & Cool Down Debrief
Transition to table/floor clipboard. Hand student the Body Signal Map Worksheet . Guide them to color or mark where their personal warning lights flash first. End with 3 synchronized grounding wall-presses.
Observational Clues
Watch if student struggles to shift out of high arousal (Anger/Joy).
Note whether physical tension stays locked in hands or shoulders.
Encourage verbalization of physical sensations (e.g. "buzzy", "stiff").
Body Signals Action Worksheet Week 1 Activity Movement Radar
My Body Signals Map
Name:
Date:
Directions: Stand up and test each movement! Then, use the symbols below to mark where you feel each emotion inside your body silhouette.
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JOY
Buzzy / Light
🔥
ANGER
Hot / Tight
💧
SADNESS
Heavy / Slow
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CALM
Steady / Soft
Head & Face
Jaw tight, hot temples, cheeks smiling?
Chest & Heart
Fluttering fast, holding breath, calm beats?
Draw feelings directly on the silhouette
Hands & Arms
Clenched fists, fidgety fingers, loose arms?
Stomach & Legs
Butterflies, heavy boots, ready to run?
My Personal Warning Signal: When I start to feel upset or hyper, the first thing I notice in my body is: Energy Engine Slides Week 2 • 30 Min Motion Emotion Mastery
Engine Tachometer Active
Energy Engine Speeds
Just like a racecar, your body has internal gears. What speed is your engine revving at right now?
Low Gear (1st)
Sluggish • Tired • Sad
Cruise Gear (3rd)
Focused • Steady • Ready
Redline Gear (5th)
Explosive • Hyper • Furious
Gear 1 RPM: Under 1,000 • Low Battery
The Low Gear Idle
Your engine is sputtering or running out of fuel. Movement feels slow and sticky.
Feelings: Bored, lonely, exhausted, discouraged
Body Cues: Slumped back, heavy yawns, dragging feet
Tempo Challenge
The Slow-Motion Sloth
Cross the room moving at 0.5x speed. Every step takes 5 full seconds. Let your shoulders hang loose.
Notice how hard it is to pay attention when energy is too low.
How do we kickstart our engine out of low gear? (Stomp • Jump • Drink Water)
Gear 3 RPM: 3,000 • The Sweet Spot
The Cruise Control
The engine runs smoothly with full steering control. You are focused, alert, and capable.
Feelings: Calm confidence, focused curiosity, happy
Body Cues: Balanced breathing, upright spine, clear vision
Tempo Challenge
The Panther Stalk
Walk with purposeful, silent precision. Stop on a dime when the teacher says “PAUSE”. Maintain perfect balance on one foot!
Notice how your mind feels clear and in command.
This is our best gear for learning, sports practice, and making decisions!
Gear 5 RPM: 7,000+ • Redline Overdrive
The Redline Spinout
The pedal is stuck to the metal. The engine is overheating and steering becomes impossible!
Feelings: Furious rage, manic excitement, terrified panic
Body Cues: Racing heart, shallow gasps, shaking hands
Tempo Challenge
The Speed Shifter Brake
Run in place with lightning fast high knees for 6 seconds... then slam both feet into the floor and drop hands onto thighs: “BRAKE!”
Feel how your body wants to keep running even after braking.
Redline isn't "bad"—it's a warning signal that says: "Apply brakes now!"
Driver Test Week 2 Synthesis
You Are the Driver
Feelings change your motor speed automatically, but as the driver, you can choose which gear to shift into!
If in Gear 1:
Energy Speed Action Mat Week 2 Activity Kinesthetic Speed Lab
Energy Speed Action Mat
Name:
Date:
Movement Mission
Complete each physical tempo challenge. Check your pulse and mark your body clues!
1: Low Gear 3: Cruise 5: Redline
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Gear 1: The Heavy Sloth Crawl (Low RPM)
Target: Bored • Tired • Sad
Physical Move: Move across your floor line like a slow sloth in deep mud (10 slow steps, dangling arms, heavy chin).
Heartbeat & Breathing (Circle One):
Very Slow Regular Pumping Fast
Body Signal Notes:
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Gear 3: The Focused Panther March (Cruising RPM)
Target: Alert • Calm • Ready
Physical Move: March smoothly with high knees in exact rhythm (1-2-3-4). Stop silently on 8 and balance on one foot for 4 seconds!
Heartbeat & Breathing (Circle One):
Very Slow Steady & Clear Racing Hard
Body Signal Notes:
5
Gear 5: The Rocket Sprint & Quick Brake (Redline RPM)
Target: Furious • Wild • Panic
Physical Move: Sprint in place as fast as possible for 8 seconds! When coach says "FREEZE", drop low into a wide sumo squat stance.
Heartbeat & Breathing (Circle One):
Calm & Slow Moderate Thumping Wild
Body Signal Notes:
Driver's Reflection: When my engine enters Gear 5 at school or home, my best brake move is: Feeling Shift Slides Week 3 • 30 Min Motion Emotion Mastery
Shift Radar Active
Feeling Shifts & Twists
Feelings don’t stay the same all day. They flip, spin, and twist when plans change! Can you catch the shift before you react?
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Spot the Trigger
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Feel the Body Tripwire
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Execute the Pivot Move
Concept What is an Emotional Shift?
The Surprise Detour
One minute you are cruising smoothly in Gear 3... Then suddenly, a game is cancelled or someone bumps your table!
Triggers make the body instantly tense up
Your brain thinks: “Alert! Protect yourself!”
Kinesthetic Simulation
The Direction Switch!
Jog forward towards the wall... When the coach yells “DETOUR!”, spin 180° on one foot and drop into a defensive crouch!
Notice the instant reflex in your calves and stomach.
Our bodies react before our brains can explain why!
Sensory Clues Catching the Tripwire
Three Common Tripwires
These physical sensations tell you: "Shift in Progress!"
The Breath Hold
You stop breathing and gasp. Chest locks tight like a locked trunk.
The White Knuckle
Fingers grip a pencil or ball with crushing force. Wrists stiffen up.
The Gut Drop
A sudden flutter or knot drops into your belly like a falling elevator.
Which tripwire happens to you most often when plans change?
Technique The Somatic Pivot Move
The 3-Second Pivot
When the tripwire fires, you don't have to explode into Gear 5. Perform the 3-step physical pivot:
1 PLANT: Stomp both feet flat on the ground
2 PURSE: Blow out birthday candle breath
3 PIVOT: Turn shoulders toward the new target
Coach Drill
Plant-Purse-Pivot Drill
Let’s practice 3 rapid repetitions together right now! Jump up, hear the whistle, then: PLANT! PURSE! PIVOT!
You just controlled your engine speed in under 3 seconds!
Moving your body on purpose resets your emotional dashboard.
Detective Case Week 3 Mission
Emotion Detective Scenarios
Time to test your pivot skills on real-life twists! Open your Detective Mission Tracker and let’s tackle Case 1, 2, and 3.
Case #1: Game Over
Emotion Detective Mission Tracker Week 3 Activity Somatic Detective Lab
Emotion Detective Mission Tracker
Name:
Date:
Mission Briefing
Act out each scenario with your teacher! Spot the sudden body tripwire, execute the 3-step pivot, and record your clues below.
Pivot Move
Plant • Purse • Pivot
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Case 1: The Out-at-Recess Twist
Scenario: Recess Game
Trigger Action: You are playing tag or four-square and someone calls: "You're out!" You felt confident, but now a wave of heat hits your cheeks.
Body Tripwire I Noticed (Check one):
Fists clenching tight
Breath locked in throat
Urge to kick or yell
My Physical Pivot Action:
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Case 2: The Sudden Switch of Plans
Scenario: Classroom Change
Trigger Action: You were promised free choice time, but the teacher announces: "Emergency schedule change—pack up right now!"
Body Tripwire I Noticed (Check one):
Heavy sink in stomach
Shoulders slumping down
Teeth gritting shut
My Physical Pivot Action:
3
Case 3: The Broken Masterpiece
Scenario: Project Frustration
Trigger Action: You spent 15 minutes building a tall tower or drawing a picture, and it accidentally rips or topples over completely.
Body Tripwire I Noticed (Check one):
Sudden urge to throw/push
Hot tears behind eyes
Fast gasping breathing
My Physical Pivot Action:
Detective Code of Honor
"When a twist happens, I notice the body tripwire, plant my feet, and choose my next move."
Detective Signature:
Cool Down Compass Slides Week 4 • 30 Min Motion Emotion Mastery
Cool Down Compass Active
Cool Down Compass
Calming down doesn’t mean sitting frozen like a statue! We use purposeful movement to bring our engines back to Cruise Gear.
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Heavy Work (Muscles)
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Rhythm Breath (Lungs)
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Grounding Anchor (Floor)
Tool #1 Proprioception: Heavy Work Power
Push the Heavy Wall
When big feelings make you feel explosive or buzzing, your muscles crave deep pressure to feel safe and grounded.
Place flat palms against a solid classroom wall
Push hard like you’re trying to move the whole building!
Movement Lab
The 10-Second Bulldozer
Walk to the wall right now! Lean in, plant feet, and push with 70% power for 10 seconds. Squeeze shoulders and quads tight!
Step back and shake hands out. Notice the warm, calm weight.
Heavy work drains excess adrenaline safely and quietly.
Tool #2 Rhythm: Starfish Trace Breath
The 5-Finger Starfish
Combine touch and breath to slow down a galloping heart rate in under 30 seconds.
Trace UP your thumb: Inhale deep through your nose
Trace DOWN into web: Long, slow whistle exhale
Movement Lab
Trace All 5 Fingers!
Spread your left hand wide like a starfish. Use your right pointer finger to trace each peak and valley.
By the pinky finger, feel your engine settle right into Gear 3.
You carry your starfish with you everywhere you go!
Tool #3 Grounding: The Floor Magnet
The Floor Magnet
When your thoughts are swirling like a tornado, reconnect directly with the earth under your soles.
Stomp right foot: "I am here!"
Stomp left foot: "I am safe!"
Drop into deep chair sit: "I am in charge!"
Movement Lab
The Triple-Anchor Pose
Stomp, stomp, anchor down! Hold the low squat for 5 seconds with eyes locked on one steady object in the room.
Your feet are rooted like mountain granite.
Grounding pulls energy down out of your busy head and into your strong feet.
Sequence Finale Your 4-Week Mastery Badge
Build Your Personal Reset Menu
You now know your body cues, your engine speeds, your tripwires, and your reset moves. Pick the tools that work best for YOU!
1. Body Clue
Spot the spark
Movement Reset Toolkit Guide Week 4 Capstone Kinesthetic Toolkit
My Movement Reset Menu
Name:
Date:
My Personal Reset Plan
Test the moves below, choose your top favorites, and customize your go-to strategy for shifting gears.
Goal Gear
Cruise Control (3rd)
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Category A: Heavy Work (Push & Squeeze)
Releases Excess Voltage
1. The Wall Bulldozer
Push both flat hands into the wall for 10 full seconds.
2. The Chair Lift-Off
Grip chair seat edges and push down to lift bottom up.
3. The Bear Squeeze
Wrap arms tight around your own chest and squeeze.
My Favorite Heavy Work Move:
B
Category B: Rhythmic Resets (Breath & Pulse)
Regulates Heart Rate
1. Starfish Hand Trace
Trace up and down 5 fingers with deep belly breaths.
2. Dragon Exhale
Breathe in for 3, exhale whisper “WHOOSH” for 6.
3. Hot Cocoa Cooling
Cup hands, smell the warm cocoa, gently blow to cool.
My Favorite Breath Rhythm:
C
Category C: Grounding Anchors (Floor & Stomp)
Reconnects to the Present
1. Dual Heel Stomp
Stomp right, stomp left, hold strong like an oak tree.
2. 5-4-3-2-1 Room Scan
Touch 3 solid textures around you (desk, floor, jeans).
3. Ragdoll Spaghetti
Bend at waist, hang loose for 5s, slow roll-up.
My Favorite Grounding Anchor:
My Secret Teacher Signal
When I need a 60-second movement break, I will give this silent signal:
Driver & Coach Signatures
Student Driver:
Coach / Teacher:
