Mindfulness & Emotions Flashcards (K–2) | 24 Printable SEL Cards for Feelings & Self-Regulation

Help your Kindergarten through 2nd Grade students build emotional awareness, mindfulness, and self-regulation skills with this engaging set of 24 printable flashcards. Each card features:

• A child-friendly illustration showing an emotion
• The emotion word in bold, easy-to-read text
• A simple mindfulness or coping strategy that students can practice

These flashcards are perfect for:

• Morning meetings
• Calm-down corners
• SEL lessons
• School counseling sessions
• Small group activities

By using these cards, teachers can support social-emotional learning (SEL), encourage students to name and understand their feelings, and give them age-appropriate strategies for handling big emotions.

✨ Includes 24 emotions such as: Happy, Sad, Angry, Frustrated, Excited, Worried, Calm, Confused, Proud, Scared, Jealous, Bored, Curious, Grateful, Overwhelmed, Lonely, Peaceful, Loved, Tired, Energetic, Embarrassed, Hopeful, Annoyed, and Surprised.

Common Core Standards Alignment

Since this is an SEL resource, it isn’t directly tied to academic Common Core, but you can align it with Speaking & Listening Standards because students will be:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1: Build on others’ talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1: Participate in collaborative conversations in small and larger groups.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K-2.4: Describe familiar people, places, things, and events with detail.

Additionally, this set supports SEL Competencies from CASEL:

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Management
• Social Awareness