Check-In Prompts for Children
A card set designed to help people recognize and interpret internal body signals, like hunger, stress, and emotional states.A set of prompts designed to help children express feelings, needs, and experiences in accessible ways.
Why it exists
Children are often expected to:
- Explain emotions clearly
- Self-regulate quickly
- Communicate like adults
Problem it solves
Without support, children:
- Get misunderstood
- Feel frustrated
- Shut down or act out
How it works
- Simple, accessible prompts
- Multiple languages
- Flexible expression (verbal, visual, emotional)
- No right or wrong answers
How to use it
- Home environments
- Classrooms
- Therapy and support contexts
- Daily check-ins
What it’s not
- Not behavior control
- Not emotional assessment
- Not forced communication
Why it matters
Because being understood starts early.
