Looking for screen free ways to develop emotional literacy through fun, conversational play? This little game is perfect for classrooms and homes alike. Not only do the cards support the development of emotional vocabulary but also promote connection and relational play.
Children from age 3 - 10 can play it and below, you will find instructions on how to set it up depending on the ages of children you would like to use it with. You can, of course, adapt the guidance below to suit your learners,
Once purchased, print out the sheets (laminate to make them last longer!) according to ages.
AGE 3 - 4 - You can print page 1 twice, to begin playing the Emobeans game as a matching activity or, you can play good old snap!(Older children might enjoy this too!)
AGE 5 - 7 - Print pages 1 and 2. This version of the game helps children match the feeling name to a definition.
AGE 8 - 10 - Print pages 1 and 3. This version of the game gives older children the opportunity to pick a feeling card, then turn over a written activity card that they can do based on the emotion card they picked.