Feelings Wheel Craft {Free Template}

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This feelings wheel craft is an awesome way for kids to learn about their emotions! This creative well-being activity can help children explore and identify a wide range of feelings. It encourages self-expression and helps kids name their emotions.

It is also a fun family project or a great bonding activity with parents or carers. It will allow for meaningful discussions about feelings in a creative way.

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A Quick Guide to Feelings

Feelings are like the weather. Just as weather changes from sunny to rainy, our feelings can change throughout the day. They can be influenced by events, interactions, and our thoughts.

One moment, we feel the warmth of happiness, shining bright like the sun, bringing energy and positivity. Then dark clouds can suddenly roll in. An unexpected challenge can create a downpour of sadness. A reminder of a past experience might cause a flash of anxiety.

The changing nature of our emotions reminds us that it is completely natural to experience ups and downs.

There are moments of sunshine, thunder and rain, each one needed. Each one a message, helping us to learn about ourselves. Just as we dress for the weather, we can learn to navigate our feelings with awareness and kindness.

Before you start this making your Feelings Wheel Craft:

How to Use a Feelings Wheel with Kids:

  1. Begin by introducing the feelings wheel to children, explaining that it is a tool to help them recognise and name different emotions they might experience.
  2. Show them how the wheel is typically divided into sections, with broader emotions at the middle (like joy, sad, anger, fear) and more specific feelings branching outwards.
  3. Encourage the kids to explore the wheel by discussing examples of situations where they might feel certain emotions. For instance, ask them to recall a recent event and identify which emotions from the wheel they felt during that time. This process helps them connect their feelings to specific experiences.
  4. You can also incorporate the paper plate feelings wheel craft to make the process more engaging.
  5. Regularly using the feelings wheel can help children to better understand and manage their emotions, leading to improved emotional well-being and interpersonal skills.

Here are some facts about feelings:

  • Feelings are contagious: Feelings spread between people, even when we aren’t consciously aware of them. Like how kindness can have a domino effect!
  • Emotions are physical: Emotions are absorbed into the body in about six seconds. 
  • Emotions are powerful: Emotions impact our outlook on life, how we empathise with others and how we feel throughout the day. 
  • Emotions are influenced by colors: Colors can influence how we feel. 
  • Recognising emotions is important: People who are good at recognising and managing their emotions are more likely to do well in life. 
Using a feelings wheel with kids is an effective way to help them identify and articulate their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and communication skills. It can help by:
  • And increasing their emotional vocabulary by learning new and varying words to express feelings
  • Helping kids name the emotions they are experiencing
  • By reflecting on and discussing emotions that have come up in the past

How to create a Feelings Wheel Paper Plate Craft:

1) Pick a Template: You can either use my free blank template or buy my pre-filled Feelings Wheel template and feelings list here.

Fill in / Colour Your Template: This is best done before you cut and stick. Choose 6 colours, one for each feeling and colour each section of the wheel.

If you are using the blank template then you can find a free emotions list for inspiration here – What are Emotions? {+ Free Feelings List}

MY FEELINGS WHEEL WORKSHEET >>>

Draw Sections and Cut: I used the template to section the plates into sixths. On one plate cut out one section. Leaving a little paper and the point for the split pin.

Next piece holes in the centres of both plates. I used a pencil.

Stick and Secure: Next line up your cut out feelings wheel template on top of the first plate. Then pop the second plate with the cut out section on top. Secure with the split pin.

Decorate: Now the front of the feelings wheel can be decorated. Use colourful pens and pencils, stick images and use stickers to make it your own.

Spin and Check in: Use your feelings wheel as a family, in the classroom or have to use when you need a check in. Reflect on how you’re feeling and practice finding the words for your feelings.

“In the depths of our emotions, we discover the true colors that make us shine”

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I hope you enjoy making this feelings wheel craft – Take care Emma x Head over to my online shop and find lots more creative well being printables –  SHOP HERE >>>

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