Emoji Mood Meter - Social-Emotional Learning & Classroom Management

🎯 Grades K–6 | SEL Resource | Editable & Print Versions | PDF + PowerPoint

Help your students understand, express, and regulate their emotions with this kid-friendly, emoji-themed Mood Meter, inspired by research from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Whether students are learning in the classroom or managing their feelings in a moment of crisis, this visual tool empowers them to recognize emotions—a critical first step toward emotional intelligence and self-regulation.

💛 Why Use a Mood Meter?

According to Yale research, “Emotions drive learning, decision-making, creativity, relationships, and health.” The Mood Meter is a powerful resource for:

• Improving classroom climate
• Supporting emotional awareness & well-being
• Empowering students to label and manage their feelings
• Fostering better student-teacher communication

🧒 Designed for a Range of Ages & Reading Levels:

This tool has been tested with Kindergarten through 6th grade, and is effective for:

• Non-readers (with visual emojis and color zones)
• Developing readers (customizable text options)
• Students in crisis or dysregulated states

📦 What’s Included:

• ✅ 8.5"x11" PDF Mood Meter (Letter Size – Print-Ready)
• ✅ 11"x17" PDF Mood Meter (Tabloid Size – Print-Ready)
• ✅ 8.5"x11" Editable PowerPoint File – Customize the emotion labels and arrows
• ✅ 11"x17" Editable PowerPoint File – Great for bulletin boards or classroom displays

All versions are color-coded and emoji-themed to help students quickly connect emotion to visual cues.

🧠 Perfect For:

• Morning meetings or daily check-ins
• Classroom management & behavior support
• Counseling sessions & calm corners
• Special education, SEL time, and trauma-informed practices
• Distance learning, hybrid classrooms, and in-person instruction

💬 See the reviews to discover how teachers are using this tool to transform their classrooms into emotionally safe, supportive spaces.

Start each day with connection and clarity—one emotion at a time.