Interoception in the Classroom is a practical learning resource designed to help students understand interoception, or the ability to recognise and interpret signals from within the body. Through interactive discussions, reflection activities, and self-regulation strategies, students learn how body signals influence emotions, behaviour, and wellbeing. The resource provides educators with engaging exercises to support the development of interoceptive awareness and emotional regulation skills in classroom settings.

Key messages

• Interoception is the ability to recognise and interpret internal body signals such as hunger, a racing heart, shivering, or butterflies in the stomach.
• Accurate interoceptive awareness helps students identify emotions earlier and use effective self-regulation strategies before feelings become overwhelming.
• Difficulties with recognising or interpreting body signals can affect a person’s ability to regulate emotions, attention, and behaviour.
• Interoception plays an important role in maintaining equilibrium by helping the body recognise and respond to internal needs.
• Practical strategies for developing interoceptive awareness include body scans, deep breathing, mindful daily activities, and sensory tools and activities.
• Interoceptive experiences are unique to each individual, and developing awareness of personal body signals supports lifelong emotional wellbeing and self-regulation.