
EYFS Exploring Emotions Resource Pack – Emotion Cards, Chart & Lesson Plan
This EYFS Exploring Emotions Resource Pack helps young children identify, express, and regulate their emotions through engaging activities. It supports Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED) and is ideal for early years settings, nurseries, and reception classes.
What’s Included?
Emotion Face Cards – Printable PDF featuring happy, sad, angry, worried, excited, and calm facial expressions.
Emotions Chart – A bright and engaging Feelings Check-in Poster for self-awareness and self-regulation.
Lesson Plan – A structured EYFS lesson plan with activities, discussion prompts, and self-regulation strategies.
Who Is It For?
EYFS & Early Years Educators teaching emotional literacy
Nursery & Reception Teachers incorporating PSED activities
SEN Support Staff helping children express their feelings
Parents & Caregivers promoting emotional understanding at home
How to Use
Print and laminate the Emotion Face Cards for matching games and role-playing.
Use the Feelings Check-in Chart daily, allowing children to place their name under how they feel.
Follow the Lesson Plan to guide discussions, mirror activities, and problem-solving role-plays.
File Formats:
Emotion Face Cards – PDF
Emotions Chart – PDF
Lesson Plan – DOCX (editable)
This PSED resource pack is perfect for developing self-awareness, empathy, and emotional resilience in young learners. Download now and support children’s emotional development in a fun and interactive way!
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