Emotions Dominoes

Emotions Dominoes is a fun and engaging way to help children learn about and recognise a wide range of emotions. This educational game introduces 20 different emotions — from happy and excited to anxious and sad — in a simple, thoughtful, and easy-to-understand format. By matching illustrated dominoes featuring child and monster characters displaying the same emotion, children are encouraged to talk about feelings, what they look like, and how they might respond to them. This resource is an excellent tool for developing social-emotional skills, empathy, and emotional literacy through playful interaction.

With 40 sturdy dominoes included, this game can be enjoyed individually, in pairs, or as part of a small group activity. It is ideal for early learning environments, counselling sessions, or at home to support open conversations about emotions and build understanding of facial expressions and body language.

Educational Benefits

• Encourages emotional recognition and language development
• Promotes empathy and understanding of others’ feelings
• Supports social-emotional learning through cooperative play
• Helps children identify and express their own emotions

Classroom Ideas

• Use in small groups to initiate discussions about feelings
• Pair with role-play activities to extend emotional learning
• Integrate into social skills programs or wellbeing lessons
• Encourage children to create stories based on the emotions shown

Safety & Information

• Suitable for children aged 3+ years
• Includes 40 dominoes illustrating 20 emotions
• Sturdy and durable pieces designed for little hands
• Ideal for home, classroom, or therapy settings