Helping children understand and express their emotions is a foundational skill for their emotional intelligence and overall well-being. One practical and fun tool parents and caregivers can use is a — a visual aid that encourages kids to identify and name what they’re feeling.
By teaching kids to recognise emotions early, you empower them to communicate better, manage their feelings, and develop empathy toward others.
Children often experience big feelings but lack the vocabulary or self-awareness to express them. According to the , emotional development in early childhood includes learning to identify and name feelings, which is crucial for social skills and mental health.
Emotion charts serve as a simple, engaging way to make invisible feelings visible, helping children connect words to their inner experiences.
Research published by highlights that children who can label emotions are better at self-regulation and have fewer behavioural problems. Naming feelings helps children step back from overwhelming emotions and choose their reactions thoughtfully.
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