It is designed for guided use with Ages 4–6 by parents, teachers, counselors and therapists. Check the preview and adapt reading, writing and discussion demands when needed.
Understanding Emotions for Kids Ages 4–6
A ready-to-use printable lesson for ages 4–6 focused on social-emotional learning. Includes PDF files for print-and-use access.
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About this resource
Ready to print and use.
Use this printable worksheet set for ages 4–6 to turn understanding and naming emotions into clear, guided practice. Children connect emotion words with body cues and practise communicating what they feel and what support they need. Use it for classroom SEL, school counseling, homeschool instruction or a focused small-group lesson.
This ready-to-use printable resource contains Lessons 1–3 from the 12-lesson SafeSEL SEL Bundle for ages 4–6. Activities use simple language, visual supports, matching, drawing, and guided discussion.
LESSON 1: BIG AND SMALL FEELINGS
Children learn to: • Recognize small, medium, and big feelings • Use a feelings thermometer • Understand that feelings can change
Includes scenario cards, feelings thermometer labels, a no-writing reflection worksheet, and a teacher guide.
LESSON 2: NAME IT TO TAME IT
Children learn to: • Name and identify emotions • Connect feelings with expressions and situations • Use simple “I feel” language
Includes emotion cards, faces and scenarios, sentence practice, and a reflection worksheet.
LESSON 3: BODY CLUES
Children learn to: • Notice physical signals connected with emotions • Identify where feelings appear in the body • Understand that body signals may differ between people
Includes body clue visuals, emotion cards, body outline worksheets, and drawing or circling activities.
SKILLS SUPPORTED
- Emotional awareness and vocabulary
- Body awareness and interoception
- Self-expression
- Recognizing emotional intensity
- Foundations of emotional regulation
IDEAL FOR
- Preschool and kindergarten
- Teachers and special educators
- School counselors and therapists
- Homeschool families
- SEL lessons, small groups, and home learning
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For use by one purchaser in their own home, classroom, counseling office or therapy practice. Files may not be shared, redistributed, resold or uploaded to shared drives or public websites.
How to use it
Start small, then adapt from the response.
- Preview the pages and choose one manageable activity for the current need.
- Print or use the resource alongside calm, supportive adult guidance.
- Notice what helped and repeat or adapt the activity without forcing disclosure.
Before you use this resource.
Yes. The files and formats included in this product are listed above. Access is digital after confirmed payment.
No. It can support teaching, discussion and practice, but it does not replace assessment, safeguarding, crisis support or individualized professional care.