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Body Awareness Actions

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  • Stand up and stretch your arms high. How do your arms feel? Give at least three words.
    Arms may feel stretched, long, tight, strong, or relaxed.
  • Hold your breath gently for 5 seconds, then release. How does your body feel? Give at least three words.
    Body may feel tense, relieved, calm, pressured, relaxed, or steady.
  • Press your palms together firmly for 5 seconds. How do your hands feel? Give at least three words.
    Hands may feel tight, pressured, strong, tense, or steady.
  • Say the alphabet very slowly. How does your mouth feel? Give at least three words.
    Mouth may feel active, tired, warm, focused, or busy.
  • Look at something far away for 10 seconds, then look at something very close. How do your eyes feel? Give at least three words.
    Eyes may feel focused, strained, confused, tired, sharp, or adjusted.
  • Do 5 jumping jacks. How does your body feel? Give at least three words.
    Body may feel warm, tired, energized, active, or breathless.
  • Smell something nearby like a pencil or book. How does your nose feel? Give at least three words.
    Nose may feel curious, neutral, sensitive, calm, or alert.
  • Balance on one foot for 10 seconds. How do your legs feel? Give at least three words.
    Legs may feel shaky, strong, balanced, tense, or focused.
  • Trace circles on your palm with your finger. How does it feel? Give at least three words.
    It may feel ticklish, light, gentle, relaxing, or strange.
  • Smile as wide as you can for 5 seconds. How does your mouth feel? Give at least three words.
    Mouth may feel stretched, tight, happy, warm, or tired.
  • Take three very slow deep breaths through your nose. How does your nose feel? Give at least three words.
    Nose may feel clear, cool, calm, open, relaxed, or refreshed.
  • Close your eyes tightly for 5 seconds, then open them slowly. How do your eyes feel? Give at least three words.
    Eyes may feel tired, relaxed, watery, heavy, refreshed, sensitive, or bright.
  • Hum softly for 10 seconds. How does your head feel? Give at least three words.
    Head may feel calm, buzzy, relaxed, focused, or light.
  • Blink quickly for 10 seconds. How do your eyes feel? Give at least three words.
    Eyes may feel watery, refreshed, tired, irritated, or relaxed.
  • Shrug your shoulders up to your ears and hold for 5 seconds. How do your shoulders feel? Give at least three words.
    Shoulders may feel tight, tense, lifted, pressured, or relieved.
  • Rub your hands together quickly for 10 seconds. How do your hands feel? Give at least three words.
    Hands may feel warm, tingly, hot, active, or energized.
  • Make a fish face and hold it for 5 seconds. How does your face feel? Give at least three words.
    Face may feel tight, silly, stretched, uncomfortable, or funny.
  • Stare at one object without blinking for 10 seconds. How do your eyes feel? Give at least three words.
    Eyes may feel dry, strained, tired, focused, or uncomfortable.
  • Touch your desk and describe how it feels. How do your fingers feel? Give at least three words.
    Fingers may feel smooth, rough, cool, hard, steady, or curious.