ThinkabaraFeelings Cards & Chart
Twenty-four emotions from happy to frustrated, each with a question to talk about, and a feelings check-in chart.
How to use it
Naming a feeling is the first step to managing it. Use the cards at morning meeting, in a calm-down corner or at dinner: pick a card, make the face, answer the question.
The chart is for daily check-ins — kids point to how they feel or clip a clothespin with their name on it.
Questions and answers
What ages are the feelings cards for?
Ages 3–10. Pre-K starts with the first 8 basic feelings; older kids use all 24.
How do I use them in SEL lessons?
Play feelings charades, sort cards into comfortable / uncomfortable, or ask “When did you feel ___?” to build empathy.