Toddler Emotion Vocabulary Chart
Eight core feelings and simple words to express them
Free
This chart helps toddlers recognise and name their feelings. It covers happy, sad, angry, scared, excited, frustrated, tired and shy, with simple phrases children can use for each one.
What's inside
An illustrated chart of eight feelings with a simple phrase for each
Tips for parents and caregivers on supporting emotional development
Digital download to print at home
Who it's for: toddlers and the adults who care for them, at home or in a classroom.
How to use it
Put the chart at your child's eye level, for example on the fridge.
When your child is upset, point to the chart and offer two feelings to choose from.
Use it for yourself too: "I'm feeling frustrated, so I'm taking a breath."
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