Place the scale somewhere visible and invite a child to point to the number, colour or feeling that matches their current mood. The poster gives five options: 5 for overwhelmed, 4 for frustrated, 3 for okay, 2 for good and 1 for amazing, each with a short explanation that helps children connect a feeling word with their own experience.
The layout works well as a printable feelings chart, mood check-in poster or emotional regulation tool for primary-aged children, especially those who find long conversations difficult when upset. A child can simply indicate “everything is too much right now” or “things aren’t going the way I want”, giving adults a gentle starting point for support.
Parents, teachers, teaching assistants, counsellors, play therapists and social workers could use it during morning check-ins, one-to-one sessions, calm corners, nurture groups or after a difficult incident. The numbered scale also makes it easier to notice changes over time, such as a child moving from frustrated to okay after a break, sensory support or a short conversation.
The wording is brief and accessible, with positive states included as well as harder feelings, so it is not only focused on distress. The closing affirmation, “My feelings change, and that’s okay. I am learning, growing and I matter,” adds a reassuring message for children who may feel ashamed, worried or confused by big emotions.
Colourful character illustrations and clear labels make the page suitable for display as a children’s feelings thermometer, emotion scale, mood meter or self-regulation visual. Edita Stiborova is named on the printable.
