Pool of Feelings

The goal of this game is to introduce young kids to card games while helping them learn about and share their feelings. The game can be played in four different ways. 1. Learning about Feelings Kids explore different feelings by looking at the expressions on Singa's faces. The objective is to collect as many cards as possible, but the real goal is to learn about feelings and have fun! Setup: Separate the decks by their different backs (red and black). . Spread the colorful cards face-up on the table (red back). Shuffle the rest of the cards, stack them, and place them on the table (black back). Gameplay: Take one card from the black deck and say: "I feel ... (name of the feeling)". Ask the child to find the same feeling on the open cards. If the child finds the matching face, hand over the card from your hand and compare them. If the child doesn't find it, the adult shows the matching card from the table and takes both cards. When the pile is over, count the cards! 2. Finding the Feeling Kids learn about feelings while also memorizing their corresponding expressions. This game enhances memory, attention to detail, and recognition of feelings. Setup: Separate the red deck by their different backs (red and black). Spread the black-backed cards face-up on the left side of the table. Spread the red-backed cards face-down on the right side of the table. Gameplay: Pick one of the feelings on the table and say: "I feel ... (name of the feeling)". Flip over a red card and see if the feeling matches. If it matches, claim both cards for yourself and pass your turn. If it doesn't match, close the card you just flipped and pass your turn. 3. How Was Your Day? This game offers a way to explore the feelings both you and the child experienced throughout the day in an easy and fun way. Are you ready to embark on this journey together? The objective is to use different faces to encourage engaging conversations. Setup: Separate the red deck and set it aside. Spread the black deck face-up on the table. Gameplay: Take one card from the pile and say: "I felt ... (name of the feeling) today when/because..." Take the card for yourself and then encourage the child to do the same. 4. Telling a Story In this game, you will craft a story together using your imaginations. The goal is to collaborate on telling a story while guessing the feelings indicated by the other player. Setup: Separate the decks by their different backs (red and black). Spread the colorful cards face-up on the table (red back) and remove the rest of the cards (they can be used as a guide, if necessary). Gameplay: The adult starts the tale by saying "Once upon a time..." and begins talking about the place and the main character. Let the adventure roll and remember to keep the child engaged. When ready, add a feeling to your story. Pick a card that matches the feeling you want, then say, "The (name of the character) feels... (show the card)". If the child guesses the feeling correctly, give them the card and invite them to continue the story from where it left off. Encourage them to do the same. If they guess wrong, reveal the feeling and take the card for yourself. Continue the story, and when ready, select another card to repeat the process.