The Body Dashboard: A Visual Interoception Tool for Kids
Digital download — printable poster template + instructions
The Body Dashboard is a hands-on poster featuring three interactive gauges.
Fuel (hunger/thirst)
Engine Temp (feeling hot/cold)
Pressure (bathroom)
Each has a movable arrow that points to Green, Yellow, or Red zones. It's designed for parents, teachers, and therapists working with kids who struggle to notice or name physical sensations before they become urgent. The dashboard builds interoceptive awareness and gives kids and adults shared language for catching needs before they escalate.
To use it, print the pdf and assemble the three gauge arrows with velcro dots. Talk through what each color zone means (Green = comfortable, Yellow = time to take action, Red = Urgent), then build in regular check-ins before transitions, every hour, or in the moment before a meltdown or accident.
Includes: printable dashboard poster template, gauge templates, and assembly instructions.
The Body Dashboard: A Visual Interoception Tool for Kids
Digital download — printable poster template + instructions
The Body Dashboard is a hands-on poster featuring three interactive gauges.
Fuel (hunger/thirst)
Engine Temp (feeling hot/cold)
Pressure (bathroom)
Each has a movable arrow that points to Green, Yellow, or Red zones. It's designed for parents, teachers, and therapists working with kids who struggle to notice or name physical sensations before they become urgent. The dashboard builds interoceptive awareness and gives kids and adults shared language for catching needs before they escalate.
To use it, print the pdf and assemble the three gauge arrows with velcro dots. Talk through what each color zone means (Green = comfortable, Yellow = time to take action, Red = Urgent), then build in regular check-ins before transitions, every hour, or in the moment before a meltdown or accident.
Includes: printable dashboard poster template, gauge templates, and assembly instructions.