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Feelings Vocabulary Poster

Beyond happy and sad — 50+ feelings words organised by intensity. Builds emotional vocabulary across KS1 and KS2.

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Learning objective

Recognise and name a wide range of feelings beyond basic happy/sad/angry.

About this resource

  • Subject: PSHE & SEL
  • Type: Display Poster
  • Grade levels: Grade 1 (ages 6-7, ≈ Year 2), Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3), Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5), Grade 5 (ages 10-11, ≈ Year 6), Grade 6 (ages 11-12, ≈ Year 7)
  • Pages: 4
  • Date added: 2026-11-20
  • Credit: Qualified primary teacher

Books for emotional vocabulary

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Feelings books for KS1-KS2

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