Feelings Picture-Word Memory Game | Printable SEL & ESL Activity

This Feelings Picture-Word Memory Game was created to help children practice emotions in a simple and hands-on way. Players match emotion pictures with the correct feeling words while building vocabulary, memory, and emotional recognition skills through play.

The game includes 10 emotion pairs with expressive illustrations and matching word cards. The cards are easy to prepare — simply print, cut, and use for classroom games, partner activities, centers, or home learning.

This resource works well for:

• social-emotional learning activities
• ESL and EFL lessons
• vocabulary practice
• matching games
• memory games
• speech and communication activities
• small group work
• learning centers
• homeschool activities

Included emotions:

happy, sad, angry, bored, cold, hot, scared, tired, hungry, thirsty

What’s included:

• 5 printable PDF pages
• 10 picture-word matching pairs
• printable card backs
• ready-to-print format

The cards can be used in different ways depending on the age and level of the learners. Some students enjoy traditional memory games, while others use the cards for speaking practice, emotion discussions, or simple vocabulary review activities.

This activity is especially useful for preschool, kindergarten, early elementary learners, ESL students, and children working on emotional awareness and communication skills.