The Feelings Deck for Kids is a playful card deck that teaches kids ages 5–9 to name and feel emotions in their bodies, with 30 activities to regulate emotions and teach body awareness.
Lots of kids might say they feel “good” or “bad” but miss all the other emotions in between. For children to best recognize feelings in themselves and others, they first need to have words for those feelings. Featuring a range of 30 different emotions, from angry and sad to grateful and proud, as well as a meditation or craft or activity for each, kids can use these interactive cards to develop their emotional intelligence and gain self-acceptance. They’ll find ways to better understand feelings, build self-compassion, and share their emotional experiences—all in a fun, interactive way.
The cards are illustrated to show how emotions show up in the body so kids can start to recognize how they embody feelings. Here are some examples: “When I am worried, my mind feels tangled up like spaghetti noodles”; “When I feel scared, my belly feels cold like a popsicle”; “When I am excited, my chest feels fizzy like the bubbles in a soda.” The deck includes meditation cards that guide kids through simple mindfulness practices focused on the card’s emotion; as well as activity cards that feature hands-on activities to help kids regulate emotions. For example, one card invites them to make a calming glitter jar. Another guides them to plant a seed of hope, blow bubbles of frustration and watch them float away, and create a “Gratitude Gumball” machine.
The cards and a helpful introductory booklet are housed together in a colorful box.
Julie Kavanagh 