Feelings and Emotions

Feelings and Emotions Resources for Children

Explore practical resources for talking about feelings, recognising facial expressions and introducing emotional vocabulary. This collection includes emotion cards, games, puppets, dolls, charts, mirrors, cushions, carpets and circle-time activities for use at home, in nurseries and in primary classrooms.

Resources should be chosen for the child’s age, communication style, interests and intended setting. Check each product page for dimensions, contents, recommended age, warnings and suggested use before ordering.

How to Choose Feelings and Emotions Resources

Emotion Cards, Games, Puppets and Classroom Resources

Cards, charts and emotion thermometers offer quick visual prompts that can be used during short conversations or displayed in a familiar space. Puppets, dolls and role-play resources can introduce feelings through characters and stories, while board games and conversation activities provide a more structured format.

For resources that can be combined with self-reflection activities, browse children’s mirrors. For timing routines and short activities, explore timers and sand timers.

Using Feelings Resources at Home, Nursery and School

Adults can introduce a small number of emotion words at a time, use neutral examples and allow children to participate without pressure. In group settings, select resources with suitable quantities and clear images, then consider cleaning, storage and the time available for the activity.

Browse wider early years resources and educational supplies for complementary classroom materials. These products are learning and communication resources and are not a substitute for medical, psychological or therapeutic advice.

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