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My Brain, My WayGetting to know my own brain

No scores, no tests, no right or wrong. This is an activity book for getting to know what your brain loves, one thing at a time. Your brain isn't wrong — it works in your own way.

Free · Ages 7–11
Choose a friend to join you 🫶
No right answer · you can change it later
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Chippy
🐱
Meela
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Ollie
🐤
Pipi
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Draw your own
My friend
🫶 Pick a friend — they'll get to know your brain with you today. Ready? Let's scroll down together.
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What you write stays on this device only. No one else can see it. To do it on paper, press Print below.
1What my brain loves 💚
What does your brain get really into? Let's start with what you love.
AnimalsSpace · scienceDrawingGamesBuilding · blocksMusicNumbers · puzzlesStories · booksMoving
2What I'm good at · what's fun ⭐
Things you feel good at, or that make time fly — what are they?
3How are my senses? 👀👂
Not good or bad — just noticing how you feel things.
🙂 Senses that feel good
Cozy blanketQuietA favorite smellSoft thingsFirm pressureFavorite music
😣 Senses that feel uncomfortable
Loud soundsBright lightScratchy clothesCrowded placesCertain smellsSudden change
4What helps me 🌿
When things are hard, what helps you feel at ease — what works for you?
Go somewhere quietDeep breathsA favorite objectA short breakMove my bodyTell someoneHeadphones
5People who help me 🤝
Who can you lean on? How do you like them to help?
6My own words 💬
A kind word for your brain, or for yourself.
🫶 Your brain isn't wrong — it works in your own way.
Start with your strengths — if you wrote even one thing today, that's plenty.
👪 For parents & caregivers
This activity book is not a diagnosis, evaluation, or test. It helps a child understand their brain from their strengths first, as a conversation tool. There are no right answers, scores, or grades. Honor your child's pace, and rather than correcting answers, be curious together. Language that observes — like "that's how you feel" — works best. Please consult a professional about any concerns.
🌈 How brains work differently — Neurodiversity ▸ 🧠 More about brain regions — The brain story ▸
✂️ My Strength Cards
Print and cut along the dashed lines. Your child writes or draws their strengths on each card and keeps or shows them. Use the blank cards for your child's own.
💚What I love
⭐What I'm good at
🌿What helps me
🤝Who helps me
🧩What works for me
✨What's special about me
✏️Write your own
✏️Write your own
✏️Write your own
✍️ How to fill it in (example)
There's no right answer — write it in your child's own words.
QuestionExample answer
What my brain lovesdinosaurs · drawing · blocks
What I'm good atremembering · noticing details
What helps mea quiet place · headphones
Who helps meMom (a hug) · Teacher (waits for me)
👪 How to use this at home
  • Strengths first — ask about what they love, not what's hard.
  • Rather than correcting answers, be curious together: "that's how you feel."
  • No need to fill it all at once — a little across several days is fine.
  • The Strength Cards are great to introduce your child to new teachers or settings.
License & Notice

📄 License — personal & family use

You may use and print this within one household. Redistribution, resale, sharing the original file, or uploading it for others is not permitted.

🏫 Classroom / institutional use

For school, clinic, or center use (multiple copies / sharing), please inquire — hello@talenest.org.

🔒 Educational observation & support tool

This material supports observation, understanding, and communication. It is not a diagnosis, treatment, medical advice, legal document, IEP, evaluation, or a substitute for professional consultation. Please consult a professional about any concerns.

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