Emotion Cards with 10 emotions

🌈 Feelings Are Okay: Emotion Cards for Neurodiverse Kids

A gentle, sensory-friendly deck to help children name and navigate big emotions.

This printable emotion card set is designed to support neurodiverse children in recognizing, expressing, and regulating their feelings—through soft visuals, affirming language, and sensory strategies that feel safe and empowering.

Created by a mom and designer walking the path of autism parenting, each card blends watercolor textures, validating phrases, and emotionally attuned illustrations to help kids feel seen, soothed, and supported.

💛 What’s Included:

• 10 Emotion Cards featuring core feelings: Happy, Sad, Angry, Anxious, Frustrated, Scared, Surprised, Embarrassed, Disgusted, and Love
• Front of each card: A child-friendly illustration of a boy hugging his plush bison, paired with a simple emotion statement (e.g., “I feel anxious.”)
• Back of each card: Gentle affirmations and sensory strategies tailored to each emotion (e.g., “My body is tight. I need quiet or reassurance. Rock back and forth.”)
• Cover card: A warm introduction featuring the title and a comforting visual of the boy and his bison

🧠 Why It Works:

• Visual storytelling helps children identify emotions in themselves and others
• Sensory strategies offer concrete, calming tools for self-regulation
• Affirming language validates emotional experiences without judgment
• Neurodiversity-aware design honors sensory sensitivities and emotional nuance

🫶 Who It’s For:

• Autistic children and other neurodiverse kids
• Parents, therapists, educators, and caregivers
• Anyone seeking a gentle, inclusive way to support emotional growth

Whether used during meltdowns, quiet moments, or daily check-ins, these cards offer a sanctuary of understanding. They’re not just tools—they’re love in printable form.