Help children in KS1 and KS2 understand their feelings and communicate their needs with these simple, child-friendly regulation cards.

These cards give children a clear way to say how they feel and what might help — especially in moments where talking feels hard.

What are these cards?

The What I Feel & What I Need cards support children to:

Recognise and name feelings
Notice body signals
Ask for help in a clear way
Begin to understand what supports them

Perfect for children who:

Struggle to express emotions
Become overwhelmed
Need support with communication
Benefit from visual prompts
What’s Included:
“What I Feel” cards (simple, child-friendly emotions)
“What I Need” cards (clear support options)
Optional body signal prompts
Visual, easy-to-understand design
Print-ready PDF
Perfect for:
KS1 classrooms (early emotional development)
KS2 classrooms (building independence)
SEN / SEMH support
Calm corners / safe spaces
1:1 or small group work
Why this works for primary:
Simple language children understand
Visual support reduces pressure to talk
Builds emotional vocabulary
Encourages children to link feelings → needs
Regulation First Approach

These cards follow a regulation-first, strength-based approach, helping children feel safe and understood before expectations are placed on behaviour.

Use them for:
Daily check-ins
After tricky moments
Calm corner resources
Supporting communication in class

Part of the Neuro Support Hub range — practical tools for real classrooms.