Description
Help children connect with their feelings in a creative, mindful way with this set of Emotion in Art Flashcards (Printable PDF).
This collection of 20 flashcards blends art and emotional literacy, encouraging kids to notice how feelings can be expressed not just through words, but through colours, lines, and shapes. From drawing “happy lines” to matching colours with moods, each card offers a gentle and engaging way for children to build self-awareness, creativity, and emotional resilience.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, art therapy, or family activities, these cards provide a screen-free way for children to explore emotions while strengthening their artistic confidence.
What’s included:
1 Printable PDF with 20 flashcards
Child-friendly definitions and prompts, such as:
• “What does happy feel like in your body?”
• “Draw a happy line – curvy, bouncy, or spiral.”
• “What colour feels calm?”
• “Make an angry face using triangles and red.”
• “Create a picture of how you feel today using only colours and lines.”
Promotes emotional literacy, creativity, and reflection
Why it’s special:
- Bridges emotional awareness and artistic expression
- Encourages children to see feelings as stories and signals, not problems
- Perfect for parents, teachers, and counsellors looking for creative SEL (social-emotional learning) tools
- Reusable: print as many times as you need for groups or repeated use
- This is a digital download only – no physical product will be shipped. Print, cut, and start exploring the colours of your feelings today.
How to Use
- Download & Print – Print the flashcards on sturdy paper or card stock.
- Cut Out Cards – Trim to create a ready-to-use flashcard set.
- Play & Reflect – Use the prompts in class, at home, or in group discussions.
- Create Together – Pair with crayons, paints, or markers for hands-on exploration.
- Repeat Often – Revisit activities to deepen self-expression and awareness over time.
