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ESL Worksheet BODY SCAN

about this printable

This ESL worksheet BODY SCAN shows relevant vocabulary that helps children identify body parts in English. Body scans are great for increasing self-awareness and a sense of grounding. Practice some descriptive words with them such as tense, relaxed, warm, cold. Knowing how to describe what they feel in the body is just as important!

Tip: write words the children know in their home language(s) next to the English words. Involve the parents to help with this if necessary. Are there any connections they can make between the languages?

Find a detailed description of a body scan exercise here.

Disclaimer: colors might vary slightly based on the computer and printer you print from.

Supporting Multilingual & ESL Learners

Looking for self-awareness activities for kids that build emotional intelligence, body awareness and language confidence? These printable ESL-friendly worksheets are designed with multilingual learners in mind: visual, accessible, and grounded in embodiment and emotional regulation.

As an embodiment coach and former international educator, I create resources that help children connect language, emotion, and body awareness in practical and inclusive ways. The visual design supports ESL and multilingual learners by showing each movement or reflection step clearly. Once modeled a few times, the illustrations act as memory cues so students can easily follow along independently.

Where possible, I also integrate features that support focus and readability, such as soft yellow backgrounds or 2.0 line spacing. These design choices are inspired by research on dyslexia and sensory-friendly learning, making the printables both engaging and inclusive.

You can model the activity together in English and their home language, then let kids explore independently once they recognize the flow, because real learning happens when children feel seen and understood.

Have ideas or requests? I’d love to hear from you!