A hands-on way to talk about feelings

The Feelings Activity Tray is a magnetic dry-erase set from Learning Resources that helps children aged 3 and over name, sort and talk about 20 different emotions. It gives autistic children and children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) a structured, repeatable way to build emotional vocabulary, a skill many neurodivergent learners need extra support to develop.

How it helps

Each of the 20 feelings faces has a matching word magnet, so children can pair an expression with its name before moving on to sorting, matching and free-drawing activities on the five double-sided dry-erase mats. The accompanying activity guide includes a Feelings Talk Chart and coping strategies, giving adults ready-made prompts rather than needing to plan sessions from scratch. Every piece is magnetic and wipes clean, so the same tray can be reused every day without new materials.

For schools

• Fits easily into a whole-class or small-group approach to social and emotional learning, and works just as well for one-to-one sessions.
• Supports EHCP targets and SEND provision around emotional regulation and communication.
• Suitable across EYFS and KS1, and useful as an intervention resource for older pupils working on emotional literacy.
• Durable, wipe-clean components make it practical for repeated use across a class or a whole SEND department.

For parents and home use

• Gives parents and carers a calm, structured way to open conversations about feelings at home.
• The dry-erase mats wipe clean and can be reused, so there is no need to buy replacement materials.
• Age-appropriate from 3 years old, making it suitable for an early start on emotional vocabulary.
• The Feelings Talk Chart and coping strategies in the guide take the guesswork out of supporting a child through a difficult moment.

Supporting autistic children and children with SEND

Many autistic children, and children with broader SEND, find it harder to identify and name emotions, both their own and other people's. The Feelings Activity Tray breaks this down into small, concrete steps: matching a face to a word, sorting feelings into categories, and talking them through with an adult using the guide's prompts. This visual, hands-on approach can be easier to process than an open-ended conversation about feelings.

Resources like this are widely used by SENCOs and early years practitioners as part of a graduated approach to supporting emotional regulation alongside wider SEND provision.

A simple, reusable resource

Whether it is used for five minutes at the start of a school day or as part of a wind-down at home, the Feelings Activity Tray gives children, and the adults supporting them, a consistent starting point for talking about feelings.

• 20 Feelings Face Magnets paired with 20 Feelings Word Magnets, so children can match an expression to its name.
• Magnetic Dry-Erase Activity Tray holds all pieces securely in place during use.
• 5 double-sided dry-erase Activity Mats support sorting, matching and drawing activities, and wipe clean for repeated use.
• 1 dry-erase marker included, so the set is ready to use straight out of the box.
• Activity Guide includes a Feelings Talk Chart and coping strategies to support adult-led sessions.
• Suitable for children aged 3 years and over.
• Brand: Learning Resources, item number 98906.

• Turns feelings into something you can see and sort. Matching 20 face and word magnets gives autistic children and children with SEND a concrete way into an abstract topic.
• Ready to use in five minutes. The included Feelings Talk Chart and coping strategies guide means no extra planning is needed at home or in the classroom.
• Wipes clean and lasts. Five double-sided dry-erase mats and a magnetic tray mean the set is reused daily rather than replaced.
• From a recognised education brand. Learning Resources is a well-established supplier of hands-on learning equipment used widely in UK schools and homes.

What's in the Box

• 1 x Magnetic Dry-Erase Activity Tray
• 20 x Feelings Face Magnets
• 20 x Feelings Word Magnets
• 5 x Double-sided Dry-Erase Activity Mats
• 1 x Dry-Erase Marker
• 1 x Activity Guide (including Feelings Talk Chart and coping strategies)

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

Safety and Age Suitability

Contains small parts and presents a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years.

• What is the Feelings Activity Tray?
  The Feelings Activity Tray is a magnetic dry-erase set from Learning Resources that helps children match, sort and talk about 20 different emotions. It is designed for children aged 3 and over and works well for both classroom and home use.
• Is the Feelings Activity Tray suitable for autistic children?
  Yes, the Feelings Activity Tray can support autistic children by giving them a visual, hands-on way to identify and name emotions. Matching faces to words can feel more manageable than an open-ended conversation, and the guide offers ready-made prompts for adults.
• How does the Feelings Activity Tray support children with SEND?
  The Feelings Activity Tray supports children with SEND by breaking emotional vocabulary down into small, concrete steps such as matching, sorting and drawing. This structured approach can help children who find abstract discussions about feelings difficult to follow.
• Can the Feelings Activity Tray be used in a classroom setting?
  Yes, the Feelings Activity Tray is well suited to classroom use, including one-to-one sessions, small groups, or a whole-class social and emotional learning activity. Its wipe-clean, magnetic components are designed for repeated use.
• Is the Feelings Activity Tray suitable for use at home with my child?
  Yes, the Feelings Activity Tray works well at home, giving parents and carers a calm, structured way to talk to their child about feelings. The reusable dry-erase mats mean there is no need to buy replacement materials.
• What age is the Feelings Activity Tray suitable for?
  The Feelings Activity Tray is suitable for children aged 3 years and over. It contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 due to a choking hazard.
• What is included in the Feelings Activity Tray set?
  The set includes a magnetic dry-erase activity tray, 20 feelings face magnets, 20 feelings word magnets, 5 double-sided dry-erase activity mats, 1 dry-erase marker, and an activity guide with a Feelings Talk Chart and coping strategies.
• Does the Feelings Activity Tray need batteries or an app?
  No, the Feelings Activity Tray does not need batteries, charging or an app. It is a physical, magnetic dry-erase resource that is ready to use straight out of the box.