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Identifying Feelings

Improve children’s social-emotional intelligence by teaching them how to recognize their own and others’ feelings. From mirrors and emotion stones to games and plush toys, Kaplan offers tools to help children sort, identify, and accept emotions.

Emotion Sorting Boxes
Item: 63794
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. Kaplan's Emotion Sorting Boxes help children identify and sort through their feelings. The set includes 20 scenario tiles and 4 emotion boxes with 4 different expressions. Children will choose a tile, identify what is happening in the picture and how they would feel if they experienced that scenario, and then place their tile in the box that best represents that emotion. Makes a fantastic children's emotional health activity!
How I Feel Dough Mats - Set of 20
Item: 37036
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. How I Feel Dough Mats allow children to explore different emotions they may be feeling or seeing around them. Use the dough mats to help children express themselves, identify new emotions and manage emotions. Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set includes 20 dough mats and 1 activity card(s).
Mirror with Emotions - Social Emotional Learning Mirrors
Item: 302295
Status: In Stock
$69.95
12 months & up. Encourage children to recognize and understand facial expressions and emotions with a set of mirrors. Each one in this 8-piece set has a shatter-resistant mirrored side so children can see their own faces, and a real photo of a child on the other side. Children will be able to start to make connections between facial expressions and emotions, develop empathy and build social-emotional skills. Each mirror measures 6"L x 6"W.
Bilingual Emotion Puzzles with Real Images - Set of 8
Item: 71435
Status: In Stock
$99.95
3 years & up. Full color, photographic images help children to identify and label their emotions. Being able to identify their different emotions allows your child to develop an emotional vocabulary so they can talk about their feelings. These puzzles are a great way to discuss feelings and helps kids learn how to recognize other people's feelings through facial expressions. Each image has both English and Spanish. Puzzles measure 9" x 12".
Identifying Feelings Classroom Set with Activities and Guide
Item: 63783
Status: In Stock
$54.95
3 years & up. Give the children in your classroom an opportunity to identify their personal feelings with 50 common life scenarios. Children may not always feel the same way as their peers in specific situations and life events. This set gives them the self-discovery tools needed to evaluate how they feel and to understand that others may not feel the same way. Includes a set of emotions tiles for 10 children (depicting 6 emotions each), instruction cards, and 50 activity cards.
Social and Emotional Foundation Kit - 40+ Pieces
Item: 63776
Status: In Stock
$710.95
3 years & up. Invite children into a safe place to sort, share, and work through their emotions. This area provides a comfortable place to use a variety of engaging social and emotional materials and self-discovery tools that encourage children to identify what they are feeling and find appropriate ways to handle their emotions. While sitting in the Comfort Zone, children can choose from the included Baby Monster Puppet, 10 books, 12-piece poster set, 8 puzzles, 6 self-reflective mirrors, 3 huggers, and the complete Flower Feelings Learning Kit. Comfort Zone measures 48"L x 29"W x 12"H. Items may vary.
Emotion Tiles - 20 Pieces
Item: 63685
Status: In Stock
$37.95
12 months & up. Children can recognize, identify, and match familiar emotions with this set of 20 tiles that depict real images of a variety of feelings. Engaging with the Emotion Tiles will promote the development of: Confidence, Curiosity, Cooperation, Acceptance, Communication, and Self-regulation. Made with safe, durable material that can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
Emotion Bears - Set of 4
Item: 63517
Status: In Stock
$38.95
Birth & up. Children will relate to this lovable set of bears and matching blanket that encourages social emotional development. The four soft and colorful bears will help children identify and label the common emotions of happy, sad, angry, and scared. Have children match the bear to the corresponding color on the blanket, and discuss each emotion. Each bear is 11" tall. Machine washable.
How Do I Feel Journals - Set of 10
Item: 36995
Status: In Stock
$32.95
3 years & up. Children will be able to express their feelings and emotions by using the How Do I Feel Journal. Each journal contains 16 pages with alternating writing prompts on each page and a large area to draw. These journals are great for children who are learning to tell their story through pictures, are beginning writers or have been writing for a while. Set of 10. Each journal measures 8.5" x 11".
Emotion Floor Cushions - Set of 6
Item: 34250
Status: In Stock
$149.95
3 years & up. Each cushion is printed with facial expressions to encourage children to identify and express their emotions. Children can sit on different cushions throughout the day or week to define their emotions. These Social Emotional Cushions are made of durable wipe clean vinyl. Set of six cushions. Each cushion measures 16" diameter. One year warranty.
Walk in My Shoes Mat with Printable Activities and Teacher Guide
Item: 32938
Status: In Stock
$89.95
$49.95
3 years & up. Model and practice empathy with the Walk In My Shoes Mat, Teacher Guide and Activity Card(s). Provide children with the emotional tools they need as you demonstrate and practice appropriate responses about feelings and emotions. Children will learn to be more empathetic and appreciate how different people express their feelings when they step into their classmate's "shoes" and experience feelings from a new perspective. Features a printable teacher guide from social-emotional expert Dr. Angela Searcy. Mat measures 40"L x 60"W and rolls easily for storage.
Social Emotional Carpet - 4' x 6' Oval
Item: 301337
Status: In Stock
$184.95
Encourage children to identify and relate to different emotions by using an illustrated carpet. By incorporating this carpet into your classroom, you provide a comforting place for children to express themselves and build relationships between feelings and their actions. Serge stitching provides tough edges that stand up to the rigorous classroom environment. Treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains and static shock, the Social Emotional Carpet can endure years of continued use. Carpet depicts ten feelings including shy, surprised, confused, scared, angry, happy, worried, embarrassed, sad, and proud.
My Feelings Carpet - 4' x 6' Oval
Item: 62919
Status: In Stock
$184.95
Encourage children to identify their feelings and understand the relationship between their actions and other's responses with the My Feelings Carpet. Children will be able to relate to each of the ten emotions (happy, embarrassed, surprised, worried, angry, proud, shy, confused, scared, and sad). Measures 4' x 6'.
Social Skills Board Games
Item: 91626
Status: In Stock
$49.95
Grades 1 - 5. Addressing morals, manners, empathy, friendship, showing and managing emotions, these games encourage discussion among children about proper social behavior as they strive to find the best solution to problems. These games cover socially challenging situations and together the group decides upon the best action. This encourages all players to communicate, listen and participate in the game. Set contains six game boards, 24 counters, one die, and one spinner.
Everyone Has Feelings Books - Set of 6
Item: 73883
Status: In Stock
$59.95
3 - 7 years. Each book helps young children learn about their different feelings and why they have them. Understanding their own emotions is the first step by showing examples of what it feels like, looks like, and how to deal with your feelings in all situations. Set of 6.
Developing Social & Emotional Relationships Books - Set of 5
Item: 34454
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. As children grow and develop it is important for them to establish a secure sense of self and a strong sense of self with others. These books boost self-confidence and help children learn to grow and foster positive relationships. Content may vary.
Toddler Emotion Figurines - Set of 4
Item: 32729
Status: In Stock
$26.95
18 months & up. Whether you are happy, sad, upset, or afraid, these four Emotion Figurines are excellent props to express yourself. This set of four expressive dolls will allow children to role-play, identify feelings and expressions, and build upon their social and emotional skills. These easy to grip figurines are the perfect size for small hands and great to use in interactive discussions about emotions. Encourage children to identify the emotions each figure is expressing. If they are too shy to express themselves, have children use the Emotion Figurines to identify how they feel.
Emotions Dough Rollers & Tactile Emotion Stones
Item: 148345
Status: In Stock
$66.95
3 years & up. Emotions Dough Rollers & Tactile Emotion Stones are an engaging way to help children recognize and talk about the key emotions they may be experiencing. Each of the 6 stone rollers measure 2.75" long, sized perfectly for small hands. Simply roll into play dough, clay or sand, to make a body and add a face to complete the emotion. The set of Tactile Emotion Stones are engraved with faces showing 12 common emotions; happiness, fear, sadness, surprise, anger, confusion, shyness, and more! Each stone measures 2.25" wide. Rollers & Stones are made from a unique mix of resin and real stone, durable enough for use in sand and water, indoors and outside.
Baby Monster Puppet
Item: 91272
Status: In Stock
$29.95
18 months & up. The Baby Monster is full of personality and ready to help children cope with their anxiety and fears. It features a huge mouth with an air-filled squeaker full of different sounds. Children can write or draw their troubles on a piece of paper and feed it to the Baby Monster--he can hold on to their worries for them! Hand wash using mild soap and water, air dry. Measures 13"H x 8"W 8"D.
Feelings Friend Emotional Plush
Item: 63012
Status: In Stock
$49.95
$42.95
3 years & up. This cuddly pal will help children identify and feel comfortable with their emotions. Introducing facial vocabulary helps children understand how they feel moment to moment, day to day. Feelings Friend has an assortment of facial features in its front pouch and includes illustrated emotion cards, conversation starters, and a social-emotional development guide. Measures 12" high.
Emotion-oes Board Game
Item: 62921
Status: In Stock
$15.95
4 years & up. Discuss a variety of emotions with this exciting Emotion-oes Board Game for Social Emotional Learning and Collaborative Play. This board game offers a new twist on the long beloved game of dominoes. Encourage children to match the cards as you discuss how to regulate the emotions. Learning games are a perfect tool for engaging children in the development of social skills. Includes 56 emotion-oes cards and resource guide.
Tactile Facial Expressions Emotion Stones - 12 Pieces
Item: 62918
Status: In Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. This beautifully crafted set of tactile stones is engraved with faces showing 12 common emotions. Children learn about feelings by watching others. Using these emotion stones give children an activity to promote emotional development. These stones include happiness, fear, sadness, surprise, anger, confused, shyness, and more. These stones are durable in sand and water, indoors and out, providing opportunities to explore emotions across different environments. Set of 12 stones measure 2.25" L x 2.0 W each.
Express Your Feelings Pocket Chart
Item: 36886
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years & up. This pocket chart offers a safe, easy way for children to identify and share their emotions. Children can choose to share emotions with everyone by displaying their craft stick under an emotion, or flip over the stick to keep feelings private. Set includes enough supplies for a classroom - a polyester pocket chart, activity guide, 17 feelings cards, 5 blank cards, 5 organization cards and 30 people shape craft sticks for children to personalize.
Jumbo Emotion Stones - Set of 8
Item: 32607
Status: In Stock
$41.95
2 years & up. Designed with young learners in mind, these eight jumbo-sized pebbles are perfect for small hands, making them accessible and engaging for all children. Encourage interactive learning and emotional recognition through sorting and matching activities, allowing children to explore and understand different feelings in a tangible way. Made from a unique and durable stone mix, these emotion stones are washable, ensuring longevity and versatility for both indoor and outdoor use. Each stone features one of four distinct facial expressions: happy, sad, angry, and surprised, with two stones representing each emotion. These beautiful stones offer a tactile and visual way of introducing young children to emotions. Each stone is engraved to provide important sensory feedback. Set of 8 stones measure approximately 2.75"L each.