Looking for a preschool emotions activity that supports social-emotional learning through hands-on play?

This Emotions Activity Pack for Preschool and Kindergarten is a low-prep, printable SEL resource designed to help young children identify emotions, explore facial expressions, and talk about feelings in a safe, developmentally appropriate way.

Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, and early childhood classrooms, this pack combines emotional learning, fine motor practice, and play-based activities - making it ideal for learning centers, calm-down corners, and SEL lessons.

✅ This resource includes:

• Emotion face mats for drawing and emotional expression

• Cut-and-paste facial features for each emotion

• 7 printable student worksheets

• Teaching tips and clear instructions

• Multiple ways to use the activities (drawing, cut & paste, playdough, reusable laminated mats)

• Print-and-go PDF format - perfect for busy teachers and parents

How It Helps:

This preschool SEL activity helps children learn to recognise and name emotions by observing facial cues and creating expressive faces.

Through play, children develop:

• Social-emotional learning (SEL) skills

• Emotional awareness and self-expression

• Fine motor skills (cutting, drawing, manipulating materials)

• Emotional vocabulary and early communication skills

This resource works especially well for:

• SEL lessons

• Small groups and learning centers

• Calm-down corners

• One-to-one emotional check-ins

Who It’s For

🌈 Preschool and Kindergarten teachers

🌈 Parents, carers, and homeschool families

🌈 Children ages 3–6 learning to identify, name, and express emotions

A screen-free, play-based emotions resource that supports emotional development without pressure or 'right answers'.

💛 Bring meaningful social-emotional learning into your classroom or home with this Emotions Activity Pack - a simple, nurturing resource children will return to again and again.

Please note:

This is a digital download. All sales are final and no refunds will be issued. Please review the Terms of Use included with your purchase.

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