Free Feelings Word Mat | Foundation | HASS / Personal Development | BookFlik
Help your children explore their emotions with our beautifully illustrated HASS / Personal Development feelings word mat eyfs core resource. Designed specifically for Reception and Nursery pupils, this vibrant tool helps young learners identify, name, and express a wide range of emotions in a safe and supportive way.
Understanding feelings is a fundamental part of the Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) area of the Australian Curriculum (ACARA). By using this HASS / Personal Development feelings word mat eyfs core, children will learn to expand their emotional vocabulary beyond basic terms like happy or sad. The mat features clear, engaging illustrations of our friendly BookFlik characters, such as Pip the caterpillar and Nova the owl, experiencing various emotions. This visual aid helps children connect facial expressions and body language to specific feeling words, boosting their emotional literacy and confidence.
Teachers can use this resource in many ways. It is perfect for circle time discussions, small group activities, or as a calming reference point in your classroom’s designated quiet corner. Because this HASS / Personal Development feelings word mat eyfs core is set at the expected standard, it provides the perfect level of challenge for children to build empathy and self-regulation skills.
To help consolidate learning, we have included five questions for your class:
1. Can you point to the character who is feeling excited? How can you tell?
2. Which face shows someone who feels a bit shy?
3. How do you feel when you play with your friends?
4. If a friend was feeling sad, what could you do to help them feel better?
5. Can you show me a “brave” face, just like Leo the lion?
This resource encourages children to talk about their inner world, fostering a positive classroom environment. Download this free, high-quality printable today to support your pupils as they grow in kindness, confidence, and emotional understanding.
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