Feelings & Emotions Worksheets (SEL)
A free 12-page printable PDF that helps kids name their feelings, calm big emotions, and read faces – perfect for home, classroom, and special education.
A free 12-page printable PDF that helps kids name their feelings, calm big emotions, and read faces – perfect for home, classroom, and special education. This free printable is designed for Ages 4-10 and works great at home, in the classroom, or in therapy. No sign-up — just download and print.
What’s inside this printable?
Name 6 Core Feelings
Kids meet and trace happy, sad, angry, scared, surprised, and tired with friendly faces.
Feelings Thermometer
A color-coded self-regulation tool that helps children notice when emotions are climbing up.
Calm-Down Strategies
Hands-on practice circling safe coping skills – breathe, count, hug – and designing a calm-down corner.
SEL & Special Education Ready
Clear, warm, low-text pages built for neurodivergent learners, autism, ADHD, and early SEL lessons.
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How to use these worksheets
- Print the pages you want to work on — start with the easier ones.
- Do one or two pages a day so the skills stick, without overwhelming the child.
- Read the instruction together and let the child try; use the tip box on each page.
- Celebrate effort over perfection — confidence is what keeps kids practicing.
Frequently asked questions
What age are these feelings and emotions worksheets for?
They work best for ages 4-9 (PreK through 3rd grade), and the simple visuals also support older learners in special education and SEL intervention groups.
Is the PDF really free to download and print?
Yes. The full 12-page feelings and emotions worksheets PDF is free to download and print for home, classroom, or therapy use.
What social-emotional skills do these worksheets teach?
Kids practice naming emotions, building empathy, self-awareness with a feelings thermometer, calm-down strategies, kind words, anger management, and daily emotional check-ins.
Are these worksheets good for autism, ADHD, or special education?
Yes. The pages use clear faces, color cues, and minimal text, making them ideal for neurodivergent learners, autism, ADHD, and SEL or counseling sessions.