Introducing emotions in the classroom can be a cinch when you choose this set of 12 Emotion Identification Mats for your planned activities. Social and emotional development is an important part of a child’s early learning experiences, and these mats can be another way to teach kids all about the various emotions they may be feeling. The mats are cut into precise, round shapes and feature photos of adorable children on the front. Because of the textured backing, they are easy to pick up and put down on a table or floor, and they can be arranged in any way.These emotion mats show children expressing moods such as happiness, sadness, anger and surprise. The mats can be used as a fun part of a children’s emotional development — they can pick a mat and demonstrate that they recognize the expression and the name of the emotion that goes along with it.

• Social and Emotional Development. The Emotion Identification Mats can encourage children to identify and express their emotions. Children benefit by becoming more aware and learning about empathy, acceptance, self-regulation and communication.
  
• Relatable. Real photographs show a variety of feelings for children to explore their own and others’ emotions: happy, sad, angry, and surprised. Identifying different emotions while learning the vocabulary to talk about them will benefit children in cognitive development, and will help them develop real emotional connections with others.
  
• Ideal for Preschool and Daycare. Perfect for daycare centers and preschools, where children come together in a group setting. Mats have rubber non-slip backing and are easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth.
  
• Great for Groups. The mats are great for group activities and can also be used for stepping games — children take turns stepping and calling out the emotion displayed on the mat
  
• SEL. Supports social-emotional development and learning.
  
• Calm-Down Tools. Use this in conjunction with other calm-down tools to create a place of peace in your classroom.