The Game That Helps Children Feel Understood
What if your child actually wanted to talk about their feelings? Not because they have to. Not because you've asked them three times. But because it feels fun, safe, and completely natural. The Printable Emotions Board Game for Kids is designed to help children / pre teens to understand, express, and manage their emotions — through laughter, movement, and meaningful conversation. It's the kind of game that sneaks emotional growth in through the back door, while everyone's just having fun.
No pressure. No clinical language. No awkward silences. Just play.
What's Included in this Printable Emotions Board Game for Kids
Everything you need to print and play straight away:
✔ Printable game board — A4 printable version (standard home printing) — Large square version (2000px × 2000px) for bigger boards or professional printing
✔ 72 printable emotion cards across 3 decks — 24 Feelings Cards — 24 Challenge Cards — 24 Did You Know? Cards
✔ Multiple file formats included — PDF (print-ready) — JPEG — PNG — SVG (compatible with Cricut and cutting machines)
✔ Printable dice net
✔ Full instruction guide
Download instantly. Print today. Play tonight.
What's On the Cards
This isn't generic content. Every card is carefully crafted to spark real thinking, real connection, and real emotional growth.
Feelings Cards — reflective prompts like: "When do you feel happiest?" • "What helps when you feel nervous?" • "Have you ever felt two feelings at once?"
Challenge Cards — fun, active affirmations like: "Take 5 slow breaths and say I am calm" • "Roar like a lion and say I am strong" • "Jump 10 times and say I have lots of energy"
Did You Know? Cards — simple, powerful truths like: "All feelings are okay" • "Deep breaths can help you feel calm" • "Talking about feelings can help"
How to Play
- Print your board and cards
- Shuffle each deck and place face down
- Roll the dice and move around the board
- Land on a space — pick a card, then share, act, or simply reflect
- First to reach "You Did It!" wins
The real win? The emotional confidence built along the way.
Why This Game Actually Works
Most emotional learning tools feel like homework. This one feels like the best part of the day.
✔ Builds emotional vocabulary naturally — through play, not lessons ✔ Encourages open conversation without pressure or force ✔ Supports quiet, anxious, and neurodivergent children — anyone can pass, listen, or reflect ✔ Strengthens relationships between children and the adults who care for them ✔ Teaches emotional regulation, coping skills, and self-awareness ✔ Works for all communication styles and confidence levels ✔ No wrong answers — every feeling is valid
Children don't need to perform. They can engage at whatever level feels right for them — and that's exactly what makes it work.
Perfect For
✔ Parents who want deeper, more natural connection with their children
✔ Primary school teachers delivering PSHE, SMSC, or Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
✔ SEN teachers and teaching assistants supporting children with autism, ADHD, or anxiety
✔ Play therapists, school counsellors, and children's mental health practitioners
✔ Calm corners, nurture groups, and small group intervention sessions
✔ Family game nights that go beyond the ordinary
✔ Anyone supporting children with big feelings, emotional dysregulation, or low confidence
Print Your Way
✔ Print at home on standard A4 paper - Send to a professional printer for a premium finish - Laminate cards for long-lasting, reusable sets
Please Note
This is a digital product — nothing will be shipped. You will receive an instant download link immediately after purchase, giving you access to all file formats straight away.
A Game That Makes a Real Difference
This isn't something to keep children busy. It's something that helps them feel understood — and gives them the words, the confidence, and the tools to navigate their emotional world.
Whether you're a parent trying to connect, a teacher building a classroom community, or a therapist looking for an engaging, non-clinical tool — The Big Feelings Game meets children exactly where they are.
Because when children feel safe to feel, everything changes.
Add to Cart and give your child the gift of emotional confidence today.