Emotion Cards for Kids
$34.99
Help kids recognise and talk about feelings with Dealing in Feelings Emotion Cards. Featuring 26 diverse emotions shown in full-colour photos of real children, these cards are designed by an Educational Psychologist to support emotional learning and communication. Perfect for families, teachers, therapists, and counsellors. Includes two sets for matching and fun card games like Memory, Go Fish, and Emotions Bingo.
Teach kids to understand feelings with realistic photo cards
The Dealing in Feelings Emotion Cards are a psychologist-designed resource to help children recognise, name, and share their emotions. With 26 emotions depicted through clear, full-colour photographs of diverse children, these cards make emotional learning engaging and relatable.
What’s Included
2 sets of 26 emotion cards (52 in total, plus 3 therapist guide cards).
Realistic photos of children from different ages and cultural backgrounds.
Key emotions word card is included so there’s no guessing the name of the emotion.
Durable 300gsm card stock, sized 8 × 13 cm.
Fun Ways to Play & Learn
Learn the words for emotions: Use emotion cards to help kids share how they’re feeling.
Matching games: Play Memory, Go Fish, or Emotions Bingo using the pairs included.
Therapy sessions: Perfect for speech pathologists, OTs, and counsellors to build emotional vocabulary.
Classroom SEL: Teachers can integrate them into activities for emotional literacy and social skills.
At home: Parents can use them to help kids identify and express their emotions
Why They Work
Designed by an Educational & Developmental Psychologist with 25+ years of experience.
Encourages children to recognise facial expressions, name emotions, and share feelings.
Builds empathy, communication, and confidence in a safe, playful way.
Screen-free and easy to use — kids love the photos of real children.
Product Details
55 cards per pack (2 × 26 emotions + 3 therapist guide cards).
Card size: 8 cm × 13 cm.
Pack size: 13.5 × 8.5 × 2 cm.
Weight: 0.5 kg.
Printed on quality, eco-friendly 300gsm card stock.
Packaged in a laminated box for durability.
Shipping Info
Free shipping within Australia.
FAQ for Dealing in Feelings Emotion Cards
Q: What age are these emotion cards suitable for?
A: The cards are designed for children aged 3 and up. They’re simple enough for young kids to recognise facial expressions, yet versatile for older children working on emotional vocabulary, social skills, or therapy goals.
Q: Can these emotion cards be used in therapy sessions?
A: Yes! They are widely used by speech pathologists, occupational therapists, counsellors, and psychologists. The realistic photos help children practise identifying and naming emotions, while the paired sets allow for interactive therapy games.
Q: How can parents use these cards at home?
A: Parents can use the cards to start conversations about feelings, support kids during transitions or big emotions, or play fun games like Memory and Go Fish. They’re also great for parents to help kids identify how they are feeling.
Q: Are these cards good for the classroom?
A: Absolutely. Teachers use them in SEL lessons, circle time, and group activities to build emotional literacy and empathy. The cards are durable enough for frequent classroom use.
Q: Do the cards show real children?
A: Yes. Each card features full-colour photographs of diverse, relatable children displaying 26 different emotions. This makes it easier for kids to connect with and recognise genuine facial expressions.
Q: What games can you play with these cards?
A: In addition to using them for conversations, you can play classic games like Memory, Go Fish, or Emotions Bingo. The two matching sets in each pack make gameplay easy and fun. They are also ideal to be used with our Emotions and Feelings for Kids Workbook.
