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This Emotions Matching Activity makes the perfect Social and Emotional Center for your Kindergarten students this Back to School season. Learners will practice identifying and matching emotions on the animal's faces.

Perfect for use during kindergarten centers or with small groups of students, this emotions matching activity is simple to prepare and can be used again and again. Color and black and white versions are provided and your students will love the fun and cute emotions and faces.

⭐ This printable is also part of the following bundles:

-Kindergarten Back to School Math and Literacy Centers

What is included in this Emotions Matching Back to School Center for Kindergarten?

• Match the Emotions
• Recording Sheets
• Black and White Copies

How do learners complete this Kindergarten Match the Emotions and Faces Activity?

• Present the learners with the matching cards.
• Learners will identify the emotion shown on the cat's face and will match the correct dog's face (emotion) to it.

Preparing this Back to School Kindergarten SEL Center:

• Print the activity pages and laminate.
• Cut apart to create the emotion matching cards.
• Print the recording sheets if required.

How to best use this Back to School SEL Center:

• Explore during morning work 
• Assign as supplemental math centers 
• Implement these centers in an independent way or use them with small-groups.

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❤️Looking for fun activities to welcome your students, break the ice, and get them laughing during the first week of school? Your students will have a blast getting to know each other and building community with these engaging movement games and printable worksheet activities!

❤️Students can move and laugh while getting to know each other, building community, practicing their writing skills, cooperation, communication skills, and fine motor skills.

❤️Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first or second grade students!

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✏️ Game 1 - "Step Forward":

• Students will line up and step forward when they answer "yes" to "get to know you" (both serious and silly) type questions read aloud by their teacher (ex. "Step forward if you have a brother.").

✏️ Game 2 - "Find a Friend":

• Students each choose a game card (or you can assign them). Students read their card and walk around the room to find a classmate (or classmates) that fit the description on the card.

• Directions and alternative game options included!

✏️ Building Community Worksheets:

• Designed for students to get to know each other, practice writing, build communication skills, fine motor skills, and incorporate movement.

• Game cards can be laminated and used over and over again throughout the school year or at the beginning of the next school year!

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✅ Included: (50 pages)

☑ "Step Forward" game cards - text only (10 pages - 60 cards)

☑ "Find a Friend" game cards - text only (10 pages - 60 cards)

☑ "Find a Friend" game cards - text & pictures (10 pages - 60 cards)

☑ Differentiated worksheets & recording sheets (20 pages)

• Find a Friend
• All About Me
• Friend Favorites
• Draw a Friend
• What I Want in a Friend
• Celebrate Differences
• Friendship Pie

✅ Bonus:

☑ Table of contents

☑ Black and white set

☑ How to play instructions

☑ Alternative game options

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Fun Cutting And Pasting | Scissor Skills Activity Pages For Kids And Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice by cutting and Gluening skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun and educational gift For Mental health awarenes Month !

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Cut And Paste Worksheets

• pages ( PDF + PNG)

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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This resource was inspired by a game I play with my preschool students when thinking about Size of a Problem vs Our Reactions. 

This fun game will get your preschool, pre-k or kindergarten students thinking & engaging with the idea that our reactions will differ according to the size of a problem. It works perfectly with your Unit on Problem Solving.

What’s included in Size of the Problem VS Reaction Game?

• 15 Common Scenarios

• 8 Different reactions

When to play this Size of the Problem VS Reaction game?

•Play this game as a whole group activity to reinforce learning.

•Great addition to your unit on problem solving.

How to Play this Size of the Problem vs Reaction Game?

1. Invite a student up to pick out one scenario and one reaction card.

2. Have them act out the scene. Appropriate or not, encourage your student to act it out.

For example, a student may choose:

Scenario: a broken pencil

Reaction: throw yourself on the floor and cry uncontrollably

3. This might lead to some giggles, but now is the time to activate their critical thinking skills with some of the discussion question provided.

Looking for more Size of the Problem Activities? Check out my Size of the Problem | BUNDLE

Don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions:

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Let's Be Friends Board Game is a fun and engaging board game designed for young children in preschool and kindergarten. This exciting game teaches valuable lessons about kindness, teamwork, and empathy while promoting social skills in a playful, interactive way.

This game is a part of the larger Play and Purpose Friendship and Feelings curriculum for Kindergarten. It gives a sample of the interactive activities found in the curriculum, which can be used for an individual child, a small group of children or the whole class depending on the needs of the group. Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

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Help students identify their emotions with this interactive Ghost Feelings Poster! Featuring 12 feelings with matching cards, it’s a spooky-fun way to build emotional awareness in the classroom.

Contents:
The Ghost Feelings Poster is a creative and engaging tool for teaching emotional awareness. Featuring 12 ghostly emotions—happy, mad, sad, tired, scared, annoyed, anxious, naughty, silly, surprised, worried, and bored—this poster makes it easy for students to express how they feel. Each feeling comes with a matching card that students can place on the poster, helping them recognize and understand their emotions in a visual, hands-on way. This resource creates a safe space for emotional expression while making it fun with a ghost theme that’s perfect for any time of the year.

How the Product is Used:
Teachers simply hang the Ghost Feelings Poster in a prominent area of the classroom. Students use the emotion cards to choose the one that best describes how they’re feeling and place it on the poster. Whether they’re feeling happy, tired, or surprised, this interactive process encourages students to reflect on their emotions throughout the day, giving teachers the opportunity to foster meaningful conversations and emotional learning.

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will love this product because it promotes self-awareness and emotional development in a fun, ghost-themed format. The bright and engaging visuals make it easy for students to understand and select their feelings, while the hands-on activity promotes participation. With 12 key emotions represented, students will gain a better understanding of how to express their feelings, making it a valuable tool for emotional literacy in the classroom.

What Features Are Included:

• 1 Ghost-themed Feelings Poster with 12 emotions: happy, mad, sad, tired, scared, annoyed, anxious, naughty, silly, surprised, worried, and bored
• 12 matching emotion cards for students to select and place on the poster
• Simple, engaging, and age-appropriate visuals
• Perfect for daily emotional check-ins
• Great for social-emotional learning activities in early education settings

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool and kindergarten teachers focused on social-emotional learning
2. Homeschool educators incorporating emotional literacy into their curriculum
3. Special education teachers needing visual supports for emotional expression
4. School counselors and social workers looking for interactive tools to help students express feelings
5. Early childhood educators promoting emotional understanding in a playful and approachable way

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Help students express their emotions with this fun Spider Feelings Poster! Featuring 11 feelings with matching cards, it’s the perfect tool for encouraging emotional awareness in the classroom.

Contents:
The Spider Feelings Poster is an engaging way to help students identify and express their emotions in the classroom. This resource includes a poster with a cute spider theme, displaying 11 different feelings—happy, mad, sad, tired, scared, loved, anxious, sick, silly, surprised, and bored—along with 11 matching cards. Students can select the card that best represents how they feel and place it in the center of the poster. This hands-on activity encourages self-awareness and emotional expression in a simple, visual format that kids love.

How the Product is Used:
Teachers hang the Spider Feelings Poster in a visible area of the classroom. Students visit the poster throughout the day, select the matching card that reflects their current emotion—whether they feel tired, silly, or anxious—and place it on the spider-themed poster. This activity provides an interactive and visual way for students to explore their feelings, offering opportunities for teachers to support emotional learning and meaningful discussions.

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will love this resource because it promotes emotional learning and self-expression in a fun and manageable way. It helps create a supportive and open environment for students to share how they feel. With its spider theme and bright, engaging visuals, students will enjoy choosing their emotions and learning about different feelings such as happy, loved, or scared. The interactive design encourages children to participate, making it an easy and effective tool for emotional development.

What Features Are Included:

• 1 Spider-themed Feelings Poster with 11 emotions: happy, mad, sad, tired, scared, loved, anxious, sick, silly, surprised, and bored
• 11 matching emotion cards for students to select and place on the poster
• Clear, engaging visuals perfect for young learners
• Ideal for daily emotional check-ins and fostering emotional intelligence
• Suitable for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool and kindergarten teachers focused on social-emotional learning
2. Homeschool educators incorporating emotional learning into daily routines
3. School counselors looking for tools to help students explore and communicate their feelings
4. Special education teachers needing visual aids for emotional awareness
5. Early childhood educators promoting emotional intelligence and self-expression

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Help students express their emotions with this Pumpkin Feelings Poster! Featuring 12 different feelings and matching cards, this interactive activity encourages emotional awareness and self-expression.

Contents:
The Pumpkin Feelings Poster is the perfect tool to help students identify and express their emotions in a fun, visual way. This resource includes a large poster featuring 12 different pumpkin-themed feelings—happy, sad, mad, tired, silly, surprised, bored, scared, loved, anxious, naughty, and worried—along with 12 matching cards. Students can easily engage by selecting the card that best matches how they're feeling and placing it in the center of the poster. Whether it's used for a morning check-in or an emotional break, this product supports emotional learning in a creative, engaging format.

How the Product is Used:
Teachers simply hang the Pumpkin Feelings Poster on the wall and place the matching cards nearby. Throughout the day, students can visit the poster, choose a card that represents their current emotional state—such as happy, mad, or worried—and place it in the designated spot on the poster. This activity not only helps students develop emotional awareness but also opens up opportunities for meaningful conversations about their feelings.

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will love this resource because it encourages emotional development and fosters self-expression in the classroom. It’s a simple yet effective way to create a positive learning environment where students feel safe discussing their emotions. Students will love choosing their pumpkin-themed feeling cards—like silly, anxious, or loved—and learning about different emotions in a fun, interactive way. The bright, engaging visuals and hands-on element make it enjoyable for young learners.

What Features Are Included:

• 1 large Pumpkin Feelings Poster with 12 different emotions: happy, sad, mad, tired, silly, surprised, bored, scared, loved, anxious, naughty, and worried
• 12 matching feelings cards for students to choose from
• Simple, clear images that make emotional identification easy for young learners
• Ideal for building emotional intelligence
• Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool and kindergarten teachers introducing emotional awareness activities
2. Homeschool educators looking to add emotional learning to their curriculum
3. Counselors working with young children on emotional development
4. Special education teachers focusing on social-emotional learning skills
5. Early childhood educators looking for engaging visual aids to support emotional growth

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Help young learners identify and express their emotions with this Sun Themed Feelings Poster. Perfect for preschoolers to 1st graders and homeschoolers, this engaging resource features 10 different sun-themed feeling cards to help children communicate their current emotions effectively.

Contents

This Sun Themed Feelings Poster includes:

• 10 feeling cards, each with a unique sun-themed image and the name of the feeling.
• Emotions covered: happy, sad, mad, bored, surprised, silly, tired, sick, nervous, and scared.
• A central poster where students can place the card that best represents their current feeling.
• The cards and poster come in vibrant colors, designed to attract and engage young learners.

Why You'll Love This Product

For Teachers and Parents:

• Promotes Emotional Literacy: Helps children recognize and label their emotions, an essential step in emotional development.
• Engaging Visuals: The sun-themed design and colorful images make it appealing and fun for young learners.
• Interactive Learning: Encourages active participation as students select and place the appropriate feeling card on the poster.

For Students:

• Easy to Use: Simple design and clear visuals make it accessible for young children.
• Self-Expression: Provides a fun and straightforward way for children to express their emotions.
• Skill Development: Enhances vocabulary and understanding of different feelings.

Who This Product Is For

1. Preschool Teachers: Ideal for classroom settings to help young children articulate their emotions.
2. Kindergarten Teachers: Perfect for integrating into daily routines to support emotional learning.
3. 1st Grade Teachers: A useful tool for reinforcing emotional literacy in early elementary students.
4. Homeschool Parents: An excellent resource for home-based education to teach children about feelings.
5. Counselors and Therapists: Great for one-on-one sessions to help children discuss and manage their emotions.

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Engage young learners in social-emotional learning with this fun Lemonade-Themed Feelings Poster, perfect for preschool to 1st grade and homeschool settings!

Contents

Transform your classroom into an interactive emotional learning environment with our Lemonade-Themed Feelings Poster. This set includes 10 emotion cards, each featuring a unique lemonade-themed illustration and the corresponding feeling name. Students can select the card that matches their current emotion and place it in the center of the poster, helping them to identify and express their feelings. The emotions included are happy, sad, mad, loved, surprised, silly, tired, sick, laughing, and scared. This activity is perfect for developing emotional awareness and communication skills in young learners.

Why They'll Love This Product

For Teachers: This Lemonade-Themed Feelings Poster is an excellent tool for fostering emotional intelligence in your classroom. It encourages students to recognize and articulate their feelings, leading to a more harmonious classroom environment. The visually engaging lemonade theme captures students' attention and makes learning about emotions fun and relatable.

For Students: Young learners will love the colorful and playful lemonade illustrations that make it easy and enjoyable to identify their feelings. By using this interactive poster, they will develop better emotional awareness and communication skills, which are essential for their overall development.

Who This Product Is For

1. Preschool Teachers: Ideal for introducing the concept of emotions in a fun and engaging way.
2. Kindergarten Teachers: Perfect for helping students identify and discuss their feelings as part of their social-emotional learning curriculum.
3. 1st Grade Teachers: Useful for reinforcing emotional literacy and communication skills in early elementary students.
4. Homeschool Parents: A great resource for incorporating social-emotional learning into your home education program.
5. School Counselors: An excellent tool to use in individual or group counseling sessions to help children articulate and manage their emotions.

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