Big Feelings vs Little Feelings Poster | Size of Feelings Visual
This big and little feelings poster helps students understand the size of their feelings and how to respond. Two friendly characters compare little feelings with big feelings, making it a clear emotional regulation poster for kids and calm down corners.
What's on the Poster
- Little feelings examples: slightly annoyed, a little sad, mildly nervous, a bit frustrated, a small disagreement, feeling unsure
- Big feelings examples: very angry, very sad, very worried or scared, overwhelmed, out of control, hurt deeply
- How each size feels in the body and mind
- How to Handle Little Feelings: deep breath, quick coping strategy, ask a question, positive self-talk, keep trying
- How to Handle Big Feelings: move to a calm space, strong calming tools, tell an adult, longer break, return when safe
How It Helps
- Teaches students to match the size of their response to the size of the feeling.
- Side-by-side comparison makes an abstract idea easy to see at a glance.
- Supports conversations after an incident: "Was that a big or a little feeling?"
Ways to Use It
Hang it in a calm down corner, beside the classroom door, or in a resource room or counseling office so it is in view when students need it. It also works as a visual support written into IEP or BIP plans, and as a reference at home.
Who It's For
Special education teachers, general education teachers, school counselors, therapists, and parents supporting children who need help managing emotions, including autistic students and students with ADHD.
Format
High-resolution PDF and PNG, print-ready. 1 poster. Instant download.
