Freckled Frog Feeling and Emotions Matching Pairs

This matching pairs card game helps children recognise and name different feelings and emotions. As they match the discs, they build memory and cognitive skills while getting the chance to talk about how each emotion looks and when they might feel it.

The set can be played as a straightforward matching game or as a memory game with the discs face down. Both ways ask children to find pairs, which practises recall and focus while opening up conversation about the emotions shown on the cards.

There are fifty-six pieces in each set, giving plenty of pairs to match and a wide spread of feelings to talk about. The larger number of discs keeps the memory game interesting and suits playing in a small group together.

By naming and discussing emotions during play, children get practice recognising their own feelings and those of others. This supports them to express and manage how they feel, which plays a part in building self-reliance and resilience over time.

Each disc measures approximately eight centimetres in diameter, a generous size that makes the pictures easy to see and talk about. The larger discs are simple for small children to pick up, turn over and lay out for matching.

The discs are made from sturdy cardboard, so they stand up to regular handling during matching and memory games. The firm cards are easy for children to turn and sort, and suit busy use at home or in a classroom setting.

The set is suitable for children aged two years and over. Younger children start by naming the feelings they see, while older children play full memory rounds and talk in more depth about emotions, so it grows with them over time.