{"product_id":"emotions-matching-game-for-kids-sel-feelings-cards-activities-ages-3-8","title":"Emotions Matching Game for Kids | SEL Feelings Cards \u0026 Activities | Ages 3–8","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eEMOTIONS MATCHING GAME FOR KIDS\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSEL Feelings Cards \u0026amp; Activities | Ages 3–8\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHelp children recognise, understand and talk about their emotions in a fun, playful and engaging way!\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Emotions Matching Game for Kids is a printable Social Emotional Learning activity designed for children aged approximately 3–8.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThrough colourful emotion cards, matching activities, real-life situations and role-play, children can practise identifying feelings, connecting facial expressions with emotion words and talking about how different situations may make someone feel.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMilcho \u0026amp; Sherri guide children through the activities, making emotional learning friendly, visual and easy to understand.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED?\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis printable PDF contains 10 pages and includes:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Cover page\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• How to Use instructions\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• 12 Emotion Cards\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Emotion matching worksheet\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Situation-based emotion recognition activities\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• “What Happened?” activities\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• “Act the Emotion” role-play activity\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Emotion word tracing\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Final thank-you page\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e12 EMOTIONS INCLUDED\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe printable emotion cards include:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Happy\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Sad\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Angry\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Excited\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Surprised\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Calm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Tired\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Scared\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Shy\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Proud\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Bored\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Thinking\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEach card features Milcho or Sherri showing a clear facial expression and body language connected to the emotion word.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis helps children begin to associate visual emotional cues with the correct vocabulary.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHOW TO USE THE GAME\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe resource can be used in several different ways.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eChildren can:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Print and cut out the emotion cards\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Match emotion faces with the correct words\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Use situation cards to decide how Milcho or Sherri might feel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Talk about emotions using the discussion prompts\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Act out emotions for others to guess\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Trace selected emotion words\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe activities can be completed individually, with an adult, in pairs or in small groups.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEMOTION RECOGNITION\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe emotion cards are designed to help children recognise different facial expressions and emotional states.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eChildren can look carefully at the characters and discuss clues such as:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Facial expression\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Body posture\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Tears\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Smiles\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Surprised reactions\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Calm expressions\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Tired body language\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Signs of fear or anger\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis visual approach can help make emotional vocabulary easier for young learners to understand.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMATCH THE EMOTIONS\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe “Match the Emotions” worksheet asks children to draw lines between the characters and the correct emotion words.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe activity includes emotions such as:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Tired\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Surprised\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Happy\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Thinking\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Shy\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Calm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Emotion recognition\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Word-picture matching\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Visual discrimination\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Emotional vocabulary\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Concentration\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWHAT HAPPENED?\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe situation-based activities encourage children to think about how a character might feel after something happens.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eExamples in the resource include:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Milcho lost his favorite toy.”\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eChildren choose between emotions such as Sad, Angry and Happy.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Sherri got a surprise gift!”\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eChildren choose between Excited, Surprised and Sad.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Milcho is very tired after playing all day.”\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eChildren choose between Tired, Thinking and Scared.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThese activities help children connect emotions with everyday situations instead of simply memorising emotion words.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTALK ABOUT FEELINGS\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe situations can also be used as conversation starters.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAdults can ask questions such as:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“How do you think Milcho feels?”\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Why do you think he feels that way?”\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“How would you feel in this situation?”\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“What could make Sherri feel better?”\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Have you ever felt like this?”\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThese conversations can support emotional awareness, communication and empathy.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eACT THE EMOTION\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe “Let’s Play! Act the Emotion” activity turns emotional learning into a fun group game.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eChildren choose an emotion and act it out like Milcho or Sherri.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOther children or adults then try to guess the emotion.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe activity includes emotions such as:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Happy\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Sad\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Angry\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Excited\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Scared\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Tired\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRole-play encourages children to notice how emotions can be shown through:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Facial expressions\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Voice\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Body movement\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Posture\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Gestures\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis makes the resource useful for both learning and play.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEMOTION WORD TRACING\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe role-play page also includes dotted emotion words for tracing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis adds an early literacy and handwriting element to the activity.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eChildren can practise recognising and tracing emotion vocabulary while learning what each word means.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSKILLS CHILDREN CAN DEVELOP\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis resource supports practice in:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Emotional recognition\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Emotional vocabulary\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Self-awareness\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Social awareness\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Communication skills\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Empathy\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Speaking and listening\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Visual discrimination\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Matching skills\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Early literacy\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Word recognition\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Fine motor skills\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Pencil control\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Role-play\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Confidence\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Observation\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Social interaction\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis printable resource can be used as part of Social Emotional Learning activities.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eChildren are encouraged not only to name emotions, but also to think about:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Why someone may feel a certain way\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• How situations can affect feelings\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• How different people may react differently\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• How emotions can be shown\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• How to talk about feelings\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis helps make the activities more meaningful than simple flashcard memorisation.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMEET MILCHO \u0026amp; SHERRI\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMilcho \u0026amp; Sherri appear throughout the resource showing a variety of different emotions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTheir friendly appearance creates a consistent and playful learning experience and gives children familiar characters to observe and discuss.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Preschool\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Kindergarten\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Early Years\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Early primary learners\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Children aged approximately 3–8\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Social Emotional Learning\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Classroom activities\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Home education\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Learning centres\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Circle time\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Small-group activities\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• One-to-one learning\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Calm-down corners\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Feelings discussions\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Morning activities\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Home learning\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFOR TEACHERS, HOME EDUCATORS AND PARENTS\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTeachers can use the emotion cards during circle time, SEL lessons, classroom discussions or small-group work.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHome educators can include the resource in social and emotional learning sessions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eParents can use the activities to help children talk about feelings in a relaxed and playful way at home.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe resource can also be revisited whenever children need extra practice naming or discussing emotions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHOW TO PREPARE\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e1. Download the PDF after purchase.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e2. Print the pages.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e3. Cut out the emotion cards.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e4. Use them for matching, discussion and role-play.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e5. Complete the worksheets.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e6. Reuse the cards for future SEL activities.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFor repeated use, the emotion cards may be printed on thicker paper or laminated.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Product Type: Printable Emotions Matching Game\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Format: Digital PDF\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Total File Length: 10 pages\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Number of Emotion Cards: 12\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Age Range: Approximately 3–8 years\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Language: English\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Subject: Social Emotional Learning \/ Feelings\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Learning Focus: Emotion recognition, communication, empathy and social awareness\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Activities: Matching, situation-based learning, discussion, tracing and role-play\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Suitable For: Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Years and early primary learners\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Preparation: Print and cut the cards\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Delivery: Digital download\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Physical Shipping: None\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDIGITAL PRODUCT\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNo physical cards or other physical product will be shipped.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAfter purchase, you will receive the printable PDF file ready to download and print.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAdult guidance may be helpful when discussing the situation-based activities.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eColours may vary slightly depending on your monitor, printer, paper and printer settings.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis resource is intended for personal, home education or single-classroom use.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe digital files may not be resold, redistributed, shared, uploaded to other websites or platforms, or used for commercial resale.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCreated with care by ZORI Cowgirl Creative Lab.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRECOGNISE • TALK • MATCH • PLAY\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHelp children build emotional vocabulary and confidence while learning about feelings with Milcho \u0026amp; Sherri!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ZoriCowgirlCreativeLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49616761618691,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7709\/7911\/files\/7WWDIcnhL7.png?v=1789321398","url":"https:\/\/yumyum-mama.com\/products\/emotions-matching-game-for-kids-sel-feelings-cards-activities-ages-3-8","provider":"Yum Yum Mama","version":"1.0","type":"link"}