Social-Emotional Task Cards Ages 3-8

The Social-Emotional Task Cards are a powerful classroom and home resource designed to help children aged 3-8 explore key social-emotional learning (SEL) concepts in a thoughtful, age-appropriate way. With 64 engaging and interactive task cards, children are encouraged to build emotional awareness, practise kindness, develop problem-solving skills, and strengthen their ability to collaborate and communicate with others.

Each card features a practical, hands-on activity that can be used with individuals, pairs, or small groups. These tasks promote mindfulness, calmness, empathy, and emotional regulation-helping children develop confidence and resilience while navigating their feelings and relationships.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages emotional literacy and self-awareness by exploring a wide range of feelings
• Supports development of empathy, kindness, and social interaction skills
• Enhances mindfulness and self-regulation through calming and reflective tasks
• Builds cooperation and problem-solving through paired and group-based activities

Classroom & play activity ideas:

• Use cards during morning circle time to start the day with a social-emotional focus
• Pair students to complete collaborative tasks that promote turn-taking and discussion
• Introduce a "calm corner" where students can independently choose and complete a task card
• Use as part of a wellbeing program or weekly SEL rotation in early years classrooms

Safety & Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 3-8 years
• Includes: 64 double-sided task cards with developmentally appropriate SEL activities
• Printed on durable, wipe-clean cardstock suitable for frequent classroom use
• Designed to support inclusion and positive emotional wellbeing in early learning settings