Feelings Choice Board Toolkit Feelings Choice Board
Visual Communication & Regulation Tool
Name:
Date:
Visual Sentence Strip (Point or Place Card) Use during conflict or pretend play
I feel
[ Place or Point to Feeling Below ]
.
3-Choice Feeling Cards
MAD
Angry
Body Clues:
Eyebrows down
Tight fists
Hot face
🔴 Red Feeling
HURT
Sad
Body Clues:
Mouth turns down
Tears / crying
Quiet voice
🔵 Blue Feeling
STORM
Upset
Body Clues:
Knots in tummy
Shaky or nervous
Frustrated face
🟠Orange Feeling
Cut & Laminate Tokens for Sentence Strip Portable Visual Cue Prompts
ANGRY
Red Emotion
SAD
Blue Emotion
UPSET
Orange Emotion
Pocket Cue Cards & Pacing Guide
Facilitator Prompting Kit & Lanyard Cards
Goal: Identify 1 Feeling
1
Conflict Spotter
When a problem happens (sharing, broken toy, waiting):
1. 🛑 Stop: Take one big breath.
2. 👀 Look: Notice body clues.
3. 👆 Point: Choose angry, sad, or upset.
2
Angry Cue Card
When someone takes a toy:
• Clenched teeth or hands
• "I feel angry right now."
Try: Squeeze hands 3 times, blow out candles.
3
Sad Cue Card
When left out or building falls:
• Heavy chest, teardrops
• "I feel sad right now."
Try: Ask for a hug, sit in quiet corner.
4
Upset Cue Card
When plans change unexpectedly:
• Feeling jumbled, restless, overwhelmed
• "I feel upset right now."
Try: Take 3 slow breaths, hold visual card.
Facilitator Prompting Hierarchy (Least-to-Most)
Level 1: Visual Point
Hold up the 3-choice board in student's line of sight without talking. Wait 4–5 seconds for student to point.
Level 2: Verbal + Visual
Point to the board: "Look at your face and hands. Do you feel angry, sad, or upset?"
Level 3: Direct Model
"The tower fell down. I see tears. That makes you feel sad. Point to Sad." (Student imitates).
IEP Goal Progress Quick Log Target: 1 feeling state during conflict
Date / Context Conflict Situation Feeling Identified Prompt Level (Indep / Visual / Verbal)
Big Feelings Social Story When Tricky Things Happen
A Social Story About Feelings in Conflict
Name:
At school and at home, I like to play, build, and have fun. Sometimes, things get tricky or don't go the way I wanted. That is called a conflict .
Playtime
1
Things Don't Always Go My Way
Sometimes, a friend knocks over my tower by mistake. Sometimes, someone takes a toy I was using, or I have to wait for my turn on the swing.
This can feel hard, and that is okay!
Body Check
2
My Body Gives Me Clues
When a conflict happens, my body sends me important signals. My face might feel hot, my eyes might have tears, or my tummy might feel tight.
I can stop and notice what my body is doing.
Name It
3
I Can Name My Feeling
Instead of yelling, hitting, or running away, I can look at my visual feeling board. I can find the card that matches my feeling.
Am I feeling Angry , Sad , or Upset ?
Turn to page 2 to see the 3 feelings and how to point to your board!
Finding My Feeling
3 Feeling Choices & Calming Steps
Part 2
Angry
My hands are tight in fists. My eyebrows push down. My face feels hot.
👉 Point to "Angry"
Sad
My mouth turns down. Tears come to my eyes. My shoulders feel heavy.
👉 Point to "Sad"
Upset
My tummy feels like a storm. I feel confused, worried, or restless.
👉 Point to "Upset"
Step 4: I Tell a Teacher or Friend
I can use my sentence strip: "I feel [angry / sad / upset]." Showing my card helps everyone understand how to help me!
Step 5: I Feel Calm and Proud
When I name my feeling, my brain starts to calm down. I can take three slow breaths, and we can solve the problem together.
My Power Promise
When conflict happens, I will STOP and check my body.
I will look at my visual board and POINT to my feeling.
Student Signature:
Teacher Signature:
Conflict Feelings Scenario Slides Social-Emotional Visual Learning
Unit: Conflict & Feelings
Spot the Feeling!
How do we feel when things get tricky? Learn to name your feeling with visual cues.
ANGRY
SAD
UPSET
Our 3 Big Feelings
Look for body clues when conflict happens
Angry
Eyebrows down
Tight fists
Hot, mad feeling
Sad
Mouth turns down
Tears or crying
Quiet & low energy
Upset
Tummy feels in knots
Confused or nervous
Mixed-up feelings
👉 Practice: Which feeling matches when things don't go your way?
Scenario 1
The Block Tower Crash
Playtime Conflict
Leo spent 10 minutes building a giant block castle. Another student accidentally bumps into the table and the whole castle crashes down!
👇 Look at your visual board. Point to the feeling:
ANGRY
"My face is hot!"
SAD
"I want to cry."
UPSET
"My tummy feels mixed up."
Scenario 2
Waiting for the Swing
Recess Conflict
Maya is standing in line for the swing. Another child runs past and takes the swing without waiting for their turn.
Use Your Visual Sentence Strip:
I feel
[ Point: Angry / Sad / Upset ]
.
🔴 ANGRY 🔵 SAD 🟠UPSET
My 3-Step Conflict Plan
Lincoln's Power Steps
1
STOP
Hands to body. Take one big, slow belly breath.
2
LOOK
Check your body clues: face, hands, and tummy.
3
POINT
Point to Angry, Sad, or Upset on your choice board!
🌟 You are a Feelings Detective! You can name how you feel!