Build emotional intelligence with these engaging picture cards featuring real children! Perfect for introducing foundational feelings vocabulary through authentic facial expressions and research-based, hands-on learning.
Based on Montessori principles, these pre-level emotion cards support early social-emotional development through concrete, visual learning materials. Children develop essential emotional recognition skills, communication abilities, and self-awareness using clear photography of diverse children showing genuine emotions.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 10 Emotions Picture Cards
- Extension Activity SuggestionsÂ
- Comprehensive Instructions
- Digital PDF – Instant Download – Print and Go format
HOW TO USE:
- Show card and name the emotion clearly
- Practice facial expressions together through guided imitation
- Use for daily emotion check-ins and self-regulation support
- Sort into ‘good’ and ‘not so good’ feelings with gesture support
- Integrate into story time, circle time, and transition activities
IDEAL FOR THOSE:
- Building first emotion vocabulary and recognition skills
- Learning to recognise feelings in faces and body language
- Developing emotional awareness and communication abilities
- Supporting social-emotional development in home and classroom settings
- Using real photography for authentic, relatable learning experiences
- Creating calm-down corners and emotional regulation spaces
EDUCATIONAL FEATURES:
- Real children photography for authentic emotional connection and recognition
- Pre-level design specifically created for early developmental stages
- 10 essential emotions selected for foundational emotional literacy
- Simple, uncluttered layout supporting focus and visual processing
- Concrete learning approach following Montessori methodology
- Cross-curricular applications for social studies and communication development
- Self-directed exploration opportunities with guided adult support
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Develop emotional vocabulary through systematic recognition practice
- Build social-emotional awareness and empathy skills
- Establish foundational communication about feelings and emotions
- Support emotional regulation and self-awareness development
- Enhance visual discrimination through facial expression recognition
- Strengthen adult-child and peer communication about emotions
Transform daily moments into meaningful emotional learning opportunities with these professionally designed cards that make feelings visible, accessible, and developmentally appropriate for young learners.
