Your Amazing Brave Body
Have you ever felt a little bit scared? Maybe you had to try something new.
Your heart might go thump-thump-thump very fast. Your tummy might feel like it has butterflies inside.
This feeling happens for a special reason. Your body has a built-in alarm system.
This alarm is called fight or flight. It is your body’s way of getting ready for a challenge.
When you feel scared, your brain sends a message. It tells your body to be extra strong and fast.
Your heart pumps more blood to your legs and arms. This is why your heart beats so fast.
Your face might even feel hot and red. This is because your blood is moving around to help you.
You might breathe very quickly, too. This gives your body more air to work with.
Even your hands might get a little sweaty. This helps you grip things better.
A long time ago, this helped people run away from big animals. Today, it helps you when you have a big game or a test.
It can feel a little bit strange or even scary. But your body is actually trying to help you.
Your body is giving you more energy to do your best. It is making you ready to be brave.
- Challenge:
- Something that is difficult and requires effort to do well.
- Brave:
- Feeling scared but choosing to do something hard or new anyway.
- Energy:
- The power your body uses to move, think, and act.
- Grip:
- To hold onto something very tightly with your hands.
- fight or flight:
- the way your body quickly gets ready to either face danger or run away to stay safe
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- 1What is the name of the body's built-in alarm system mentioned in the text?
- 2How does your tummy feel when you are a little bit scared?
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“Your Amazing Brave Body” is a informational reading passage about Bravery, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (272 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.