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Feelings Wheel for Kids – Free Printable

Understanding and managing emotions can be challenging, especially for kids. That’s where the Feelings Wheel for Kids comes in handy. This simple tool helps children identify and label their emotions, empowering them to express their feelings in a healthy way.

At the bottom of this post, you’ll find a free printable Feelings Wheel to download and use with your children or students.

WHAT IS A FEELINGS WHEEL?

A Feelings Wheel is a visual tool that helps people, especially kids, identify and label their emotions. It presents a variety of emotions in a circular format, making it easier for kids to recognize what they’re feeling. By pinpointing specific emotions, children can better understand their inner experiences and communicate them effectively.

HOW TO USE THE FEELINGS WHEEL FOR KIDS

1. Check In with Your Feelings
Take a moment to see how you’re feeling. Breathe in and out a few times. Do you feel tense or tight anywhere in your body? Do you feel like crying, hiding, or yelling? Noticing these physical and emotional signs is the first step to understanding your feelings.

2. Find Your Feeling on the Wheel
Look at the Feelings Wheel and find the word that best matches how you feel right now. For example, if you’re feeling a little happy but not exactly joyful, you might choose “content.” Knowing exactly what you’re feeling can help you understand and handle your emotions better.

3. Tell Someone How You Feel
Once you know your feeling, share it with someone. You can tell yourself, a friend, or an adult you trust. Talking about your feelings can make you feel better and help others understand how to support you.

4. Take Action
After you’ve talked about your feelings, think about what you can do next. Maybe you need to take deep breaths, talk to someone, or do something that makes you feel good. Understanding your feelings helps you make better choices, like deciding to take a break when you’re overwhelmed or asking for help when you need it.

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LIST OF EMOTIONS TO IDENTIFY

Emotion words can be described in different ways. For example, “happy” can mean several things depending on how you feel. Here’s a breakdown of the main emotions on the Feelings Wheel, along with other words that describe each one:

  • HAPPY: joyful, excited, proud, cheerful, content
  • SAD: lonely, disappointed, gloomy, heartbroken, miserable
  • ANGRY: frustrated, mad, irritated, furious, annoyed
  • CONFUSED: puzzled, uncertain, perplexed, bewildered, lost
  • WORRIED: anxious, nervous, scared, uneasy, stressed
  • SILLY: playful, goofy, wacky, lighthearted, amused
  • DISAPPOINTED: let down, upset, discouraged, dismayed, unhappy
  • BORED: uninterested, restless, tired, weary, unfulfilled

These words help you get more specific about your feelings, which is important for understanding and expressing them.

BENEFITS OF USING THE FEELINGS WHEEL FOR KIDS

Using the Feelings Wheel helps children in several important ways:

  • Recognize and name their emotions
    By using the Feelings Wheel, kids can learn to identify exactly what they’re feeling instead of just saying they’re “okay” or “not okay.” This helps them understand their emotions better.
  • Improve communication skills by expressing their feelings
    When kids can name their emotions, they can talk about them more easily with friends, family, and teachers. This helps others know how to support them and makes it easier to solve problems together.
  • Develop emotional intelligence, leading to healthier relationships
    Understanding and managing emotions is a key part of emotional intelligence. By using the Feelings Wheel, kids can learn to handle their emotions in a way that strengthens their relationships with others.
  • Manage emotions better by understanding what they’re feeling
    Once kids know what they’re feeling, they can take steps to manage those emotions. This might mean taking a break, asking for help, or finding a positive way to express their feelings.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

For more activities and tools to help children with their emotions, check out these links:

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FEELINGS WHEEL FOR KIDS HERE

Don’t forget to download your free Feelings Wheel for Kids printable below. This tool is a great resource for helping children explore and understand their emotions in a fun and engaging way.

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