Free feelings chart maker (printable emotions chart)
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A feelings chart shows faces for different emotions with their names, so a child can point to how they feel when the words are hard to find.
How to use it
- 1Start with the feelings your child already knows, then add one or two new ones.
- 2Keep the faces simple and the names short: Happy, Worried, Calm.
- 3Print it and put it somewhere you check in often, like the fridge or a calm-down corner.
- 4Ask “How do you feel?” and let your child point. Name the feeling back to them.
- 5Use it on good days too, not only hard ones, so it feels normal to reach for.
Questions
What is a feelings chart?
It's a chart of faces that each show a feeling, with its name underneath. Children point to a face to say how they feel, which helps when talking is hard.
How many feelings should I include?
For young children, four to six is plenty: happy, sad, angry, scared, tired and calm cover a lot. Add feelings like worried, excited or silly as your child learns them.
How do I use a feelings chart with my child?
Check in at calm moments first, like after school or before bed. Point to your own feeling too. When your child points to a face, name it and stay with them: “You feel worried. I'm here.”
Is a feelings chart the same as an emotions chart?
Yes, they're two names for the same thing. Some people also call them feelings faces or a feelings check-in chart.
Can adults use a feelings chart?
Yes. Change the title, choose fewer faces and print a larger size. It can help anyone who finds it easier to point than to explain.
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