63 Kindergarten Emotions Flashcards

Kindergarten Emotions Flashcards | Social Emotional Learning SEL Activities

Looking for engaging Kindergarten emotions flashcards to support Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? This printable feelings set helps students identify, name, and express emotions in a developmentally appropriate way. Perfect for morning meetings, calm-down corners, and daily check-ins!

What’s Included

• 63 printable emotion flashcards
• Core feelings: happy, sad, angry, scared, tired, excited
• Expanded emotions: anxious, annoyed, brave, calm, confused, embarrassed, loved, worried, silly, disgusted, defeated, shy, proud, surprised, upset, lonely, hurt, strong, sick, shocked, and more
• “Today I Feel…” check-in poster
• Full-page emotion posters
• Child-friendly illustrated emotion cards
• Printable format for centers, bulletin boards, and calm-down spaces

How It Works in the Classroom

These emotions flashcards for kindergarten are easy to prep and use:

• Morning meeting emotion check-ins
• Social emotional learning mini-lessons
• Calm-down corner visuals
• Feelings matching activities
• Small group counseling sessions
• Vocabulary development for ELL students
• Writing prompts (“Today I feel… because…”)

Simply print, laminate (optional), and use year-round.

Standards & Learning Goals

Supports key Social Emotional Learning competencies:

• Identifying and labeling emotions
• Building emotional vocabulary
• Self-awareness and self-regulation
• Expressing feelings appropriately
• Developing empathy and social skills

Aligned with early childhood SEL frameworks and kindergarten classroom expectations.

Why Teachers Love It

• Clear, kid-friendly visuals
• Supports behavior management
• Encourages emotional expression
• Low-prep and easy to implement
• Great for diverse learners

This Kindergarten emotions flashcards set makes teaching feelings simple, consistent, and meaningful.

If you’re building a strong SEL foundation in your classroom, these printable emotions flashcards are a must-have. Add them to your calm-down corner, morning routine, or counseling toolkit today!