Colour Monster Flashcards - 7 Printable, Expressive Flashcards!

Unlock the power of emotional expression with our Colour Monster Flashcards – a vibrant, engaging resource designed to help children understand and manage their emotions. Inspired by Anna Llenas' well-loved Colour Monster book, this set of seven printable flashcards visually represents different emotions using colours and expressive illustrations. Whether used in classrooms, therapy settings or at home, these flashcards are the perfect way to encourage emotional literacy and start important conversations about feelings.

Features

• 7 Printable Flashcards: Each card represents a different emotion using colours and expressive illustrations from The Colour Monster.
• Emotion Check-In: Built-in system for children to check in with their emotions daily or during important moments.
• Printable Format: Easy-to-print design with scissor guide, suitable for a variety of sizes and settings.
• Multifunctional: Ideal for classroom activities, emotional regulation exercises or home use.

Benefits

• Develops Emotional Vocabulary: Children learn to identify, name and express a wide range of emotions, building emotional literacy.
• Supports Self-Regulation: By recognising their feelings, children can develop coping mechanisms and strategies to manage their emotions effectively.
• Encourages Open Communication: Facilitates discussions around emotions, helping children communicate more openly with parents, teachers or therapists.
• Develops Empathy and Social Skills: Understanding their own emotions helps children recognise and empathise with the feelings of others, building stronger interpersonal skills.
• Promotes Mental Health and Wellbeing: Introducing emotional awareness early helps children develop resilience and promotes positive mental health habits.

About the Colour Monster

The Colour Monster, created by Anna Llenas, uses a simple but powerful concept: different emotions are represented by different colours. This visual tool is excellent for helping children understand abstract emotions, particularly those who may struggle to express how they feel. By associating feelings with colours, children can easily communicate their current mood, paving the way for better emotional understanding and regulation.

Using the Colour Monster in Educational, Therapy, or Home Settings

• In the Classroom: These Colour Monster flashcards are a fantastic tool to integrate into daily classroom routines. Teachers can create a Morning Emotion Check-In corner where students pick the card that represents their current mood. You can also use the flashcards as prompts during group discussions about emotions, encouraging children to share how they are feeling and relate it to classroom experiences.
• In Therapy Settings: Therapists can use the flashcards to open up conversations about emotions in a way that feels safe and fun for children. They can hold up the flashcard that represents how they are feeling or even use the cards to discuss a time they felt that particular emotion. The visual aid of colours can be especially helpful for children with autism or other SEN, providing a concrete way to communicate complex feelings.
• At Home: Parents can make emotional check-ins a daily habit by incorporating the Colour Monster flashcards into family discussions. After school or before bedtime, children can select the card that best represents their emotions and share what made them feel that way. This activity not only strengthens emotional connections but also helps children feel supported in managing their feelings.
• In Calm Corners or Sensory Rooms: Many classrooms and therapy rooms have calm corners or sensory spaces for children to go when they feel overwhelmed. Placing the Colour Monster flashcards in these spaces gives children an outlet to identify their feelings and choose calming strategies based on their emotional state.
• As Part of a Lesson on Emotions: Teachers can create entire lessons around the Colour Monster, using the flashcards to explore each emotion in depth. Activities might include asking students to draw times when they felt like the Colour Monster’s emotions or brainstorming coping strategies for each feeling represented on the cards.
• Emotion Matching Games: Incorporate an interactive twist by pairing emotions with real-life situations. Children can match each Colour Monster flashcard to a scenario (e.g., missing a friend, winning a game) or link each emotion to personal experiences. This enhances their ability to connect feelings with real-world events.

Our Colour Monster Flashcards are a dynamic and engaging resource that helps children understand, express and manage their emotions using a character they love and identify. Whether in a classroom, therapy or home setting, these cards serve as a powerful tool to promote emotional literacy, empathy and mental wellbeing.

Download your Colour Monster Flashcards today and help the children in your life learn the valuable skills of emotional awareness and expression! Perfect for schools, therapy tools or home use – this is a must-have resource for any emotional literacy toolkit.