Body Weather Check
A simple check-in for noticing how someone is feeling in an ordinary moment.
The activity
Body Weather Check is a simple family activity that helps children notice how they are feeling in an ordinary moment.
At a random, normal time during the day, the parent and child each check their own “body weather” using three simple words:
☀️ Sunny
☁️ Cloudy
⛈️ Stormy
There is no right or wrong answer. The purpose is simply to notice, not to change, explain, or fix how anyone feels.
Please choose ordinary, calm moments for this activity. Avoid asking the question immediately after your child has become very angry, upset, unusually excited, or unusually happy.
If your child is going through an intense moment, you do not need to use Body Weather Check at that time. Please handle that moment in whatever way is appropriate for your family.
How to do it
Start by sharing your own Body Weather.
For example:
“My weather is cloudy today because I’m feeling a little tired.”
Then ask:
“What’s your body weather right now?”
Your child can say sunny, cloudy, stormy, or use their own words.
Let your child decide what the weather words mean to them. There is no fixed meaning such as “sunny = happy” or “stormy = angry.”
You can share your own meaning too. Your child does not have to explain their answer.
There is nothing that needs to be fixed.
What to notice
- Did your child answer quickly or with hesitation?
- Did you notice any difference between what they said and how they seemed?
- Did you share your own weather without trying to explain it away?
- Did the moment feel easy, awkward, or ordinary?
- What did you notice about your own response?
Interested in trying it?
Registration is short. After registering, try the activity in an ordinary moment and later share what you noticed through the feedback form.
You will see the activity guidance in the form confirmation. You can then return here later to share your experience.
The feedback is focused on what happened, what was noticed, and how the interaction felt in everyday life. It is designed to capture real experience rather than a specific outcome.
The forms open securely in Google Forms. The website keeps the activity information and participation journey in one place.