Preschool Feelings Check-In Display

The Preschool Feelings Check-In Display gives young children a simple visual way to identify and communicate their emotions. Children select from 16 photographic feeling cards and place their personalized name tag beneath the feeling that best represents how they feel.

Use this printable display during classroom arrival, morning meeting, circle time or individual teacher-child check-ins. The real-child photographs provide clear visual cues that help preschoolers connect facial expressions with emotion words while building emotional vocabulary and self-awareness.

📦 What’s Included

• 1 “How do you feel?” header: 270 × 75 mm (10.63 × 2.95 inches)
• 16 photographic feeling cards: 95 × 130 mm each (3.74 × 5.12 inches)
• Editable child name tags: 85 × 25 mm each (3.35 × 0.98 inches)
• Teacher information and setup instructions

😊 Feelings Included

The Preschool Feelings Check-In Display includes the following 16 feeling words:

• happy
• sad
• excited
• tired
• angry
• worried
• nervous
• calm
• silly
• surprised
• frustrated
• proud
• shy
• brave
• scared
• bored

🖥️ Editable Child Name Tags

The child name tags can be personalized using the free desktop version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

1. Download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Open the PDF directly in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
3. Click inside each editable name field.
4. Type each child’s name.
5. Save a personalized copy of the file.
6. Print, laminate and cut apart the completed name tags.

Please note: Only the child names are editable. The header, feeling labels, photographs, colors, fonts and card designs cannot be changed. The editable fields may not function correctly if the PDF is opened in an internet browser or another PDF preview program.

✂️ Preparing the Display

1. Print the header, feeling cards and completed name tags on white cardstock.
2. Laminate the pieces for durability.
3. Cut around the outside edges.
4. Arrange the feeling cards beneath the “How do you feel?” header.
5. Add hook-and-loop dots or reusable adhesive beneath the cards and to the backs of the name tags.

🏫 How to Use the Preschool Feelings Check-In Display

Invite each child to find their name tag and place it beneath the card that matches how they feel. Encourage children to name the feeling they selected and, when appropriate, explain why they feel that way.

Children can move their name tags during the day as their feelings change. The display can also help adults notice when a child may benefit from reassurance, conversation or additional emotional support.

Use the display during:

• classroom arrival
• morning meeting
• preschool circle time
• daily emotional check-ins
• social-emotional learning discussions
• calm-down corner conversations
• individual teacher-child check-ins

🌟 Educational Benefits

This daily feelings check-in helps children:

• recognize and name different emotions
• expand their emotional vocabulary
• communicate their feelings and needs
• develop self-awareness
• understand that feelings can change
• notice that classmates may experience different feelings
• build confidence participating in classroom routines

👧 Ideal For

• Preschool
• Pre-K
• Transitional Kindergarten
• Kindergarten
• Childcare centers
• Homeschool
• Morning meeting
• Circle time
• Social-emotional learning
• Classroom focus walls
• Feelings and emotions units
• Calm-down areas

Happy Teaching!