Garybank Feelings Connect Game – 56 Emotion Cards for Kids SEL & Play Therapy

Overview

Garybank's Feelings Connect Game offers a playful path into social-emotional learning for kids. The set combines 56 emoticon discs with 56 real-life photo cards, all integrated into a familiar four-in-a-row format to make conversations about feelings natural.

Designed for diverse learning styles, the colorful discs and real-life imagery help children recognize and discuss emotions in a concrete way. The approach is easy to adopt at home, in classrooms, or during counseling sessions, making the tool a versatile addition to SEL activities.

What you get

• 56 emotion discs integrated into the four-in-a-row format
• 56 real-life photo cards paired with each emotion
• Colorful, kid-friendly design to support engagement

Why educators and caregivers choose it

• Supports emotion recognition and expression in a non-threatening setting
• Suitable for a wide age range, including kids who process visuals differently
• Eye-catching real-life imagery may be easier to relate to than cartoons
• Appeals to therapists and counselors as a flexible play therapy resource
• A thoughtful gift that encourages a lifelong curiosity about learning

How to play and adapt

• Set up the discs and cards, explain the goal, and model feelings vocabulary
• Take turns placing a disc while naming or describing a feeling
• Use the photo cards to start a quick discussion about coping strategies

Whether used in the classroom, clinic, or at home, this tool aims to support meaningful conversations and steady, playful exploration of emotions.