Emotions Flashcards

Emotions Flashcards for Toddlers & Preschoolers (Ages 2–6)

These physical Emotions Flashcards help toddlers and preschoolers learn to recognize, name, and talk about their feelings through calm, visual learning. Featuring expressive child illustrations paired with English and Spanish emotion words, this set supports emotional literacy, communication skills, and social–emotional development in a gentle, age-appropriate way.

Designed to be used during everyday moments—not just “lesson time”—these flashcards help children put words to how they feel, making big emotions easier to understand and talk about.

Why Parents Love These Emotions Flashcards

• Helps children identify and name emotions

• Supports early emotional literacy and communication

• Includes English + Spanish vocabulary on each card

• Physical cards are easy to use during real-life moments

• Calm, friendly illustrations children relate to

These cards are especially helpful for children who struggle to express feelings with words.

What’s Included

• Physical Emotions Flashcards

• Sturdy cardstock, professionally printed and finished

• Child-friendly size for hands-on use

• A variety of common emotions (happy, sad, angry, confused, excited, worried, and more)

• English and Spanish labels on each card

(This listing is for a physical flashcard set, not a digital download.)

Learning Goals by Age

Ages 2–3

• Exposure to basic emotions

• Beginning to match facial expressions with feelings

Ages 3–4

• Naming emotions

• Recognizing feelings in themselves and others

Ages 4–5

• Expanding emotional vocabulary

• Talking about feelings during play or daily routines

Ages 5–6

• Building empathy and social awareness

• Supporting problem-solving and emotional communication

How to Use These Emotions Flashcards

• Use during calm moments to talk about feelings

• Pull a card when emotions run high to help name the feeling

• Pair with storytime to identify how characters feel

• Use during morning check-ins or bedtime conversations

• Add to a calm corner or emotional learning space

These cards work best when used consistently and without pressure.

Part of a Bigger Learning Plan

Many families use these Emotions Flashcards alongside our Homeschool Planner, which organizes learning by age and theme while weaving in social–emotional learning, communication skills, and intentional routines throughout the week.

Emotional awareness is supported across many learning themes, making these flashcards a flexible tool for both structured homeschool days and everyday life.

Pairs Well With & Related Products

These Emotions Flashcards are designed to work seamlessly with other GoodnightFox social–emotional tools:

Pairs well with:

• Mindfulness Flashcards – for calm-down strategies and emotional regulation

• Emotions Posters for calm corner setups or quiet spaces

• Storybooks focused on feelings and empathy

Often used together for:

• Social–emotional learning (SEL) routines

• Emotional check-ins

• Calm-down moments and transitions

Using these tools together helps children both name emotions and learn what to do with them.

Perfect For

• Toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6)

• Homeschool families and SEL-focused learning

• Preschool classrooms and therapy settings

• Children learning to express emotions

• Screen-free emotional development tools

Support Emotional Growth With Confidence

These Emotions Flashcards coordinate beautifully with other GoodnightFox social–emotional and routine-based learning materials. Mix and match flashcards, routines, and calm-down tools to create a supportive environment where children feel seen, heard, and understood.