Feelings Check-In: 36 Emotion Cards & 25 Self-Regulation Coping Strategy Cards

Effective classroom management starts with self-regulation and emotional literacy. This vibrant feelings check-in helps students name their feelings and select coping strategies that work for them!

With 36 bold, beautifully designed emotion cards, students can easily identify and articulate their feelings, helping them process emotions in a healthy way. The two check-in posters guide students to not only recognise their emotions but also choose a strategy to manage them, making this an essential tool for any calm corner, restorative practice, or wellbeing-focused classroom.

What's included with your feelings check-in resources:

• 36 bright and engaging emotion cards featuring a wide variety of adjectives to help students identify their emotions. Comes in 2 different sizes.
• 2 check-in posters that prompt students to recognise their feelings and choose a self-regulation strategy.
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• 25 printable self-regulation cards
  -2 sizes
  -Editable version in PowerPoint
  -Canva template link to create your own cards 

Why you'll LOVE this emotional check-in:

❤ Strengthens emotional literacy—students develop a richer vocabulary to express their emotions
❤Supports self-regulation—helps students move from identifying emotions to taking action

❤Encourages independent problem-solving—students learn to manage feelings before they escalate into disruption
❤A vital tool for trauma-informed and restorative practices—perfect for behaviour support, de-escalation, and proactive classroom management

Why your STUDENTS will love this emotional check-in space:

☞ Gives them the words they need to express their emotions with confidence

☞ Helps them feel validated and understood, reducing frustration and outbursts

☞ Makes emotional check-ins simple, visual, and accessible for all learners

☞ Supports them in choosing their own self-regulation strategies, fostering independence

This resource is more than just a pretty classroom display (although, it does look pretty awesome!). It is a game-changer for emotional awareness and behaviour management. Whether you are supporting daily emotional check-ins, calm corner routines, or restorative conversations, these Emotion Cards and Check-In Posters will help students recognise and regulate their feelings effectively.

Editable Templates Included!

This bundle includes Canva templates so you can create your own:

• Feelings cards
• Calm cards