Print it for a calm corner, counselling room, classroom wall or fridge so children can point to a feeling when words are hard to find. The colourful monster-style faces make this printable emotions chart easy to scan, whether it is being used for check-ins, emotional literacy work, behaviour support or everyday family conversations.
Children can use the chart to recognise and name what they are feeling, giving adults a simple way to support emotional regulation, feelings identification and social emotional learning. It is especially suited to primary-aged children, younger pupils with speech and language needs, and children who find it easier to communicate through visuals.
The page shows 25 labelled emotions, each matched with a bright cartoon character. Feelings include happy, loved, excited, calm, grateful, sad, anxious, angry, nervous, embarrassed, jealous, tired, confused, scared, frustrated, proud, hopeful, shy, surprised, bored, overwhelmed, playful, thoughtful, content and secure.
In practice, a teacher, counsellor, social worker, therapist or parent could use it as a feelings poster, emotions visual aid, mood chart or check-in prompt. A child might point to one face at the start of a session, choose a feeling after an incident, or compare two emotions when talking through what happened.
The clear labels make it useful for building an emotional vocabulary beyond basic happy, sad and angry words. The mix of positive, uncomfortable and quieter feelings can help children notice differences between anxious and nervous, scared and overwhelmed, or calm, content and secure.
Because the layout is simple and visual, it can be used with individuals or small groups without much preparation. It may fit well in nurture groups, play therapy, pastoral support, PSHE lessons, family support work and home routines where children need a quick, low-pressure way to express how they feel.
