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Identifying Feelings

Help children recognize and name emotions with identifying feelings materials that support social-emotional growth, empathy, and self-awareness. Kaplan’s selection includes mirrors, emotion stones, games, plush toys, stampers, books, and tactile tools that encourage children to sort, identify, express, and accept feelings while building vocabulary, confidence, communication, and positive relationships in early learning environments every day.

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.
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".
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".
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!
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, and 3 huggers. Comfort Zone measures 48"L x 29"W x 12"H. Items may vary.
Understanding Feelings Learning Kit
Item: 63628
Status: In Stock
$42.95
3 years & up. Help young children identify, understand, and communicate emotions with the Understanding Feelings Learning Kit. Designed for children, this social-emotional learning take-home kit introduces emotional literacy through engaging learning materials, a book, and activity cards that help families explore feelings together. Children learn important feeling words such as happy, sad, angry, and scared while building the language skills needed to describe emotions, communicate needs, and understand the feelings of others. By encouraging empathy, compassion, cooperation, and peaceful conflict resolution, the kit supports essential social-emotional skills that help children navigate friendships, classroom routines, and everyday interactions. The kit includes a book, learning materials, and an activity card(s).  Contents may be substituted with developmentally appropriate items that serve the same purpose.
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 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).
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: Only 1 left
$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'.
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.
You Are Awesome Board Books - Set of 6
Item: 301833
Status: In Stock
$55.95
Birth and up. Teach young children basic character traits with the You Are Awesome book series. Using intriguing photographs and simple but engaging language, this series shows children simple ways to practice virtue in everyday life. The series also explains how treating others well will improve one's own physical and emotional well-being. Simply put, these books will empower children to become better classmates, better playmates, and better friends.
Bilingual Emotion Magnets - Set of 8
Item: 37542
Status: In Stock
$15.95
3 years & up. Set of 8 bilingual emotion magnets with real images. Children will experience a range of emotions including proud, shy and surprised. Children can practice identifying emotions and talk about how to manage them. Set of 8. Each magnet measures 3.75"L x 5"W.
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.
Social Skills Board Games
Item: 91626
Status: In Stock
$52.95
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.
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.
Mix & Match Illustrating Emotions Stencils
Item: 63607
Status: In Stock
$21.95
4 years & up. Discover and explore emotions in art with these unique Mix & Match Illustrating Emotions Stencils children. Each diverse boy and girl represents a basic emotion. These emotion stencils promote social emotional learning, fine motor skills, and creativity. Use these stencils in an interactive lesson about emotions and how to regulate each of them. Trace the stencils to create over 30 different combinations! This set includes 6 stencils measuring approximately 8"L x 8"W and an idea guide.
Friendly Bear Family Dress-Up Self Correcting Puzzle
Item: 63593
Status: In Stock
$31.95
3 years & up. Make puzzles more exciting with this Friendly Bear Family Dress-Up Self Correcting Puzzle with Storage Box. Children will be delighted as they mix and match different outfits and emotions for the friendly bear family. This wooden puzzle promotes problem solving, fine motor skills, color recognition, and social emotional learning. Use this puzzle for a fun, interactive story time. This wooden set contains 45 mix-and-match pieces to dress the bear family. The pieces come in a wooden box for storage and puzzle building.
Feelings Friend Emotional Plush
Item: 63012
Status: In Stock
$49.95
$42.95
3 years & up. Support children's social-emotional development with the Feelings Friend Emotional Plush. This engaging doll is designed to help children recognize, identify, and discuss emotions in a safe and meaningful way. This comforting plush encourages conversations about feelings, self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation while providing a tangible tool for social-emotional learning activities. The plush helps children build emotional vocabulary and develop healthy communication skills. Whether used during group discussions, one-on-one interactions, or emotional check-ins, this versatile companion promotes confidence, self-expression, and positive relationship building. Includes an assortment of facial features in its front pouch, illustrated emotion cards, conversation starters, and a 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.