Dealing in Feelings Conversation Cards for Kids

Dealing in Feelings Conversation Cards

Emotion Cards & Conversation Cards for Kids | Therapy & SEL Resource

The Dealing in Feelings Conversation Cards are conversation cards for children designed by a psychologist to support emotional literacy, rapport building, and meaningful conversations in therapy, classroom, and home settings.

Developed by an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, these conversation cards were intentionally designed to help adults build rapport with kids quickly and naturally—particularly during initial therapy sessions, classroom check-ins, small group work, or one-to-one wellbeing support.

This resource combines the structure of emotion cards with the openness of conversation cards, making it ideal for supporting children who may struggle to talk about big feelings, personal experiences, or emotions through direct questioning alone.

Built for Meaningful, Flexible Conversations

Each card features two carefully crafted, open-ended questions, allowing professionals to:

• Adjust the depth of conversation based on the child’s emotional readiness

• Extend discussions without needing multiple resources

• Support emotional expression, reflection, and connection

The questions are grounded in best-practice social and emotional learning (SEL) principles and are suitable for a wide range of ages, abilities, and developmental stages.

A Play-Based Approach to Rapport Building

To reduce pressure and increase engagement, the cards include a simple game-play element where children collect cute dog character cards as they participate.

This playful structure:

• Helps children feel relaxed and in control

• Encourages participation from reluctant or anxious children

• Supports natural conversation before deeper emotional work begins

The game element enhances engagement without distracting from the therapeutic or educational purpose.

• Packaged for durability and easy storage.

• Free shipping within Australia.

• Looking for more ways to build emotional skills? Pair our Emotion Cards for Kids with the Cool Tools Anger Management Cards to support self-regulation, or add the Emotions and Feelings Workbook for older children.

  Created by a Psychologist, Designed for Real-World Use

  Unlike generic conversation cards, these cards were created with a strong understanding of how children communicate, engage, and avoid when conversations feel overwhelming.

  They are:

  • Child-friendly

  • Playful without losing therapeutic depth

  • Structured without feeling clinical

  A practical, engaging resource that supports connection, emotional development, and confident communication in children.

• FAQ for Conversation Cards for Kids

• Q: What age group is the Conversation Cards suitable for?
  A: These cards are best for children aged 6 years and over, though older kids and adults also enjoy the engaging questions and simple gameplay.
• Q: Can this game be used in therapy sessions?
  A: Yes. Therapists, counsellors, and psychologists use the game to encourage children to express themselves and have meaningful conversations in a safe, fun environment.
• Q: How can parents use them at home?
  A: Yes these cards are great for parent and families to use to build connection and communication. The questions make it easy to start conversations and bond together.
• Q: Is this game suitable for classrooms?
  A: Absolutely. Teachers use it for SEL lessons, group activities, and as a conversation starter in circle time.
• Q: What makes these cards different from other conversation card sets?
  A:To reduce pressure and increase engagement, the cards include a simple game-play element where children collect cute dog character cards as they participate. The mix of fun dog characters and carefully crafted prompts sets it apart as both effective and evidence-based.