Draw a "smiley face" on a 3- by 5-inch card and print under the drawing of the face the word "happy." Continue drawing representations of feelings, such as sad, angry, scared and surprised, on individual cards until you have between five and 10 cards. Print the names of the feelings you have represented under each drawing.
Pin the cards to a cork board or cardboard using the thumbtacks. Space the cards evenly, leaving blank spaces under each row of cards. Display the feelings board so children can easily see and reach it.
Create a name tag for each child who will participate in the feelings board exercise by cutting blank index cards in half. Write a child's name on each card.
Give each child the card with his name on it and ask the child to pin his name under the picture that represents how he is feeling.