Emotional Check-In Board
Emotional Check-In Board
When big feelings are hard to explain, this board helps kids be heard.
The Emotional Check-In Board is a fully customisable tool designed to help children identify how they’re feeling and what they need — without the pressure of having to put it into words.
Whether your child is neurodivergent, has a disability or developmental delay, experiences anxiety or trauma, or just needs support navigating emotions — this board offers a simple, low-pressure way to connect.
🛠 Product Details
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Board size: A5 (21.5cm x 14.8cm)
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Tokens: 3cm round with Velcro backs
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Includes:
✔️ 8 emotion tokens
✔️ 8 "I need" support tokens
(Additional tokens can be purchased separately)
🎨 You Choose:
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Board title – personalise with your child's name, class, or keep it generic
(e.g. Harvey’s Emotional Check-In, 5A’s Emotional Check-In, Emotional Check-In) -
Colours – pick your own or use Zones of Regulation (https://zonesofregulation.com) colour groupings
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Feelings – select 8 from our list or request your own
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Support needs – choose 8 "I need" tokens or customise your own
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Mounting style:
– No holes
– Holes for hanging
– Holes + magnets (4-pack for +$15, ideal for fridge or metal surface)
💛 Why It Works
When kids are overwhelmed, it’s often hard for them to explain what they feel — or even understand why they feel that way in the moment.
This board takes the pressure off. No need for long conversations or eye contact. Just a gentle, supportive tool to help them communicate and regulate without overwhelm.
The side-by-side, non-verbal nature of this tool is especially helpful for kids who find face-to-face communication intimidating — something often recommended in trauma-informed and neuroaffirming practices.
⚠️ Safety Note
This is not a toy.
Due to small parts, it is not suitable for children under 3 years. Please use under adult supervision to avoid choking hazards.
✅ NDIS Friendly
This product can be claimed using NDIS funding under Consumables.
If you're not sure how, we're happy to guide you through it.