Help children name their feelings—so they can ask for what they need. This Feelings Wheel poster set supports emotional vocabulary, self-awareness, and calmer conversations by guiding kids from big “core” emotions to more specific feeling words they can actually point to. It’s a simple visual tool for daily check-ins, emotional regulation, and social-emotional learning.
Where to Use the Poster
- For Schools & Daycares: Hang it in the classroom, SEL area, or calm corner so students can name what they feel and choose more precise words (beyond “good/bad”) during morning routines, transitions, conflicts, or reflection time.
- For Home: Place it in a child’s room, kitchen, or family space to support everyday conversations—after school, before homework, during sibling conflicts, or at bedtime—especially when kids don’t know how to explain their emotions yet.
- For Therapy Practices: Ideal for counseling rooms, school psychology offices, and play therapy spaces as a gentle visual prompt to build emotional vocabulary and support regulation and communication.
What's included in this poster set?
3 Age-Appropriate Feelings Wheels:
- Level 1 (Ages 3-5): Core Emotions. Easy to understand, featuring large sections and clear illustrations for the little ones.
- Level 2 (Ages 6-8): Expanded Vocabulary. Introduces a more detailed wheel (perfect for starting school).
- Level 3 (Ages 9-12):
- This wheel features deeper, more nuanced emotions, helping older children learn how to express themselves precisely.
How it helps
- Builds a richer emotional vocabulary (beyond “good/bad”).
- Encourages kids to notice, name, and share feelings instead of acting them out.
- Works beautifully in calm corners, counseling rooms, and family routines.
Why Talking About Feelings Matters
🌱 Children develop empathy and self-confidence.
💭 They learn to recognize and name their emotions.
🤝 Open conversations strengthen the bond between child and caregiver.
🎨 Playful approaches foster creativity and expressiveness.
Format & Quality
You will receive the posters as high-resolution PDF files in both A3 and A4 sizes.
- Full Color & Black-and-White: Choose between the ready-to-use, beautifully illustrated color version or the black-and-white version for coloring.
- Blank Templates: This allows children to explore and fill in the sections with their own words, making it a completely personalized experience.
- Format: You will receive the poster as a high-resolution file in A3 format.
- Maximum Flexibility: Print it large for the classroom wall or easily scale it down to A4 for a binder or desk.
- Ready to Use: Download the file, print it, and start using it immediately.