Asking someone “how are you feeling?” often gets a one-word answer. Asking them to pick a card that shows how they’re feeling opens a conversation. Emoji Cards give your group a visual language for emotions – making it easier to reflect, share and connect, especially when words don’t come easily.
What’s in the Box
- 50 colourful cards, each featuring a unique emoji-style face expressing a distinct emotion – from happy and excited to confused, angry and everything in between
- On the reverse, 100 emotion words forming a colourful matrix you can use to help individuals and groups identify and articulate what they’re feeling
- Multiple ways to use the cards – as a processing tool, an ice-breaker, a group initiative or simply for fun
See It in Action
Watch a short video to learn more about how Emoji Cards work with a real group.
View EMOJI Cards in Action
How You’ll Use It
Lay the cards face-up and invite each person to pick one that reflects how they’re feeling right now – or how they felt during an activity. Use the word matrix on the reverse to expand emotional vocabulary and deepen the conversation. They’re especially effective after a challenging experience when your group needs a safe, non-threatening way to process what happened. The familiar emoji format makes them instantly accessible to all ages and backgrounds.
Who It’s For
A go-to tool for educators, trainers, counsellors and all group leaders who need a creative way to help people explore and express emotions. Particularly valuable for social-emotional learning programs and wellbeing-focused sessions.
About the Creator
Created by Mark Collard, an award-winning facilitator with 36+ years of experience helping more than 100,000 people connect across 11 countries.
playmeo Connection
Emoji Cards are featured on playmeo’s activity database – pair them with a subscription to discover many more ways to use them with your group, including video tutorials and facilitation tips.