The free Emotion Reflection Cards are a set of printable, child-friendly prompts designed to support emotional literacy, self-awareness, and meaningful conversations with children. Each card starts with a relatable sentence such as “A time I felt proud…”, “A time I was left out…”, or “A time I forgave someone…”, followed by gentle questions to help children think about what happened, how they felt, and how they responded.
Covering 60 different emotions and experiences, the cards help kids reflect on both positive and challenging moments in everyday life. They are ideal for encouraging open discussion, developing emotional vocabulary, and supporting children to make sense of their feelings.
Topics explored include:
Everyday emotions such as happiness, anger, sadness, fear, pride, and jealousy
Social experiences like sharing, kindness, standing up for yourself, or being left behind
Emotional regulation moments including calming down, saying sorry, or taking a deep breath
Confidence-building experiences like doing something new, making good choices, or being brave
The Emotion Reflection Cards can be used in:
Classrooms as part of PSHE, circle time or wellbeing activities
One-to-one emotional support sessions or mentoring
Counselling, play therapy or nurture group settings
Foster care and early help support work
At home to encourage conversations between children and their carers
Children can use the cards by choosing one to talk about, write about, or draw their response. They are especially useful for children who find it hard to talk about emotions without a starting point, and they promote empathy, confidence, and self-expression.
These flexible, easy-to-use cards are a valuable addition to any emotional wellbeing toolkit—helping kids build insight, reflect on their feelings, and develop healthier ways to cope..
