This hands-on printable is a gentle first step in helping young children identify, understand, and talk about their emotions β through play!
Perfect for ages 3β7, this activity supports emotional development without pressure, using simple visuals, sorting, and guided conversations to build confidence and connection.
β Encourages Emotional Awareness
β Supports Parent-Child Communication
β Teaches Early Self-Regulation
β Hands-On & Interactive
β Perfect for Young Learners
This activity is meant to be used during calm moments, when children are open and ready to learn β not in the middle of a meltdown.
It helps kids understand that every feeling is accepted, even when some feel uncomfortable β and it lays the emotional foundation for future growth.
Feel free to download and print as many copies as you like. However, please remember not to edit or redistribute the files in any way.
This free printable is just the beginning. When youβre ready to move beyond awareness β and start teaching kids how to calm down, express their feelings, and respond in healthy waysβ¦
β¨ Take a peek at the Calm Confident Kids Toolkit!
Itβs the full system I created to help my own child β and now Iβm sharing it with you.
I create helpful tools for parents, teachers, therapists, and social workers to support kidsβ growth and happiness. My printables foster resilience, creativity, and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.