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Emotion Wheel

Age 6–14
Paper plate, markers, brad fastener
20–30 min

What It Builds

A richer emotional vocabulary beyond "good," "bad," or "mad," which supports regulation through more precise naming.

How to Do It

  1. 1

    Divide a paper plate into wedges.

  2. 2

    Label each wedge with a feeling and color it.

  3. 3

    Add a spinner arrow with a brad in the center.

  4. 4

    During check-ins, point or spin the arrow to how you feel.

  5. 5

    Talk about why, and what might help.

Tips & Variations

  • Use core emotions for younger kids and add nuanced words (content, anxious, overwhelmed, hopeful) for teens.
  • Make it a daily check-in ritual.
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