Big Feelings vs Little Feelings Poster (Version 2) | Size of Emotions Chart

This version of the big and little feelings poster helps students notice the size of their emotions with illustrated examples, body clues, and matching strategies. It is a clear emotional regulation poster for kids and SEL classrooms.

What's on the Poster

• Little Feelings examples: a little annoyed, a bit frustrated, slightly sad, mildly worried, feeling unsure, a small problem with a friend
• How little feelings feel: heart is steady, muscles mostly calm, you can think clearly
• What you can do: deep breath, quick coping tool, talk it out calmly, ask for help
• Big Feelings examples: very angry, very sad, very scared or overwhelmed, feeling out of control, a big argument, too many things at once
• How big feelings feel: fast heartbeat, tight muscles, trouble thinking clearly
• What you can do: go to a calm space, strong calming tools, longer break, tell an adult
• Why This Matters and a closing reminder that feelings come in all sizes

How It Helps

• Pairs each feeling size with body signals, helping students self-identify.
• Matches strategies to intensity, so students choose the right size tool.
• Offers a different design from Version 1 for teachers who prefer a top-to-bottom layout.

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.