This in-depth Emotions resource is a beautifully designed, printable guide that helps children learn to understand and respond to their feelings in healthy and constructive ways. Covering over 29 common emotions—from happiness, excitement and pride, to anxiety, embarrassment, jealousy, and overwhelm—this tool supports the development of emotional literacy and self-regulation skills in a clear, relatable format.
Each emotion is broken down into four easy-to-understand sections:
What I might think – examples of common thoughts that often accompany the feeling
What my body might feel – descriptions of physical sensations such as heart rate, breathing, posture, or energy changes
What I might do – likely behaviours a child might show when experiencing the emotion
What might help me – practical, child-friendly strategies to manage or respond to the feeling in a helpful way
The guide supports children to recognise that all emotions are valid and that there are healthy ways to cope with how they feel. It is especially useful for children who struggle with big emotions, need help identifying how they are feeling, or benefit from structure when learning how to calm themselves down or communicate their needs.
This resource can be used in a wide range of settings, including:
Primary and secondary schools – during PSHE lessons, emotional wellbeing sessions, or in classroom calm corners
Therapeutic and counselling sessions – as a visual prompt for emotional exploration and support
Foster care and early help work – to help children talk about their feelings safely and build trust with trusted adults
Nurture groups and SEND support – to develop emotional understanding in children with additional needs
At home – to support everyday conversations about feelings and encourage empathy and emotional awareness
This emotions guide empowers children to better understand what is happening inside their minds and bodies. It promotes a growth mindset, reduces shame around feelings like anger or fear, and gives children practical tools to regulate their emotions, ask for help, and find calm when things feel too much.
It is an ideal resource for professionals, parents and carers supporting children’s emotional development and is suitable for use with both individuals and groups.
