💛 Introduction

This gentle lesson helps children begin to notice the signals their body sends every day.

Through Marcus Meerkat, children learn that their body gives them important clues about how they are feeling and what they might need. Children are encouraged to notice sensations with curiosity and understand that all body feelings are natural and welcome.

🎯 Learning Focus

• Developing body awareness

• Recognising body sensations and signals

• Understanding that feelings show up in the body

• Learning that body sensations can change

• Building a shared language for emotional awareness

🌱 What You'll Need

• Marcus Meerkat Poster

• Lesson Resources Pack

📎 Resources

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🌿 Gentle Reminder

Marcus Meerkat is your body's lookout.

He helps children notice the clues their body gives them throughout the day. By noticing sensations such as feeling wiggly, tight, tired, calm or full of energy, children begin to understand themselves more clearly.

There is no right or wrong way for a body to feel.