Step into the vibrant world of emotions with our Inside Out Printable Emotions Flashcards and Check-In Sheet! Inspired by the characters from both the Inside Out films, these flashcards offer a fun and educational way for children to explore their emotions.

How to Use:

Download and Print

• If you're a member, click the 'Download Now' button and print the emotion flashcards. You'll find a set of flashcards featuring emotions such as Joy, Sadness, Anger, Embarrassment, Fear, and Anxiety.

Explore Emotions

• Introduce the flashcards to children and discuss each emotion along with its related secondary emotions. Encourage children to talk about what they learned from the film and if they can recall a time they felt each primary feeling.

Check-In Sheet

• Encourage children to use the check-in sheet to reflect on their own emotions each day.

Share and Discuss

• Continue to use the cards to facilitate discussions about emotions. Encourage children to share their experiences and discuss strategies for managing different emotions in healthy ways.

This is a fun and valuable tool for promoting emotional literacy and self-awareness in children. By exploring a range of emotions and learning to identify and express them, children can develop valuable skills for navigating their emotional world with confidence and resilience.

How Does Inside Out Help Children Learn About Emotions?

Visual Representation of Emotions

• Inside Out uses vibrant and relatable characters to represent different emotions, giving them visual characteristics and traits that makes it easier for children to understand complex feelings.

Storytelling and Relatability

• The narrative of Inside Out provides real-life scenarios and relatable situations, helping children connect their own experiences with the emotions displayed in the film.

Emotional Vocabulary

• The film introduces children to a variety of emotions, expanding their emotional vocabulary and helping them to articulate and communicate their own emotions.

Why Should You Use Inside Out to Help Children Understand and Regulate Emotions?

Engaging and Fun

• The animated characters and engaging storylines capture children's attention, making learning about emotions an enjoyable experience.

Emotional Awareness

• By recognising and naming their emotions, children can become more aware of their feelings and better understand their emotional responses.

Coping Strategies

• Inside Out also subtly introduces strategies for coping with emotions, such as talking about feelings, reflecting on experiences, and understanding that it's okay to feel a range of emotions.

Building Empathy

• Understanding their own emotions helps children develop empathy towards others, as they recognise that everyone experiences a similar range of feelings.

Additional Benefits

Supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

• The flashcards and check-in sheet can be incorporated into social-emotional learning curriculums, enhancing the overall educational experience.

Parental and Educator Engagement

• These tools provide an opportunity for parents and educators to engage with children on an open and emotional level, developing stronger, trusting relationships and communication.

Flexibility and Customisation

• The printable nature of the flashcards and check-in sheet allows for flexible use in various settings, whether at home, in the classroom, or in therapy sessions.

Download the printable flashcards, watch the film, and have fun while learning about the colourful landscape of emotions! By exploring a range of emotions and learning to identify and express them, children can develop valuable skills for navigating their emotional world with confidence and resilience.