These 6cm in size felt Emoji balls are great for exporing thoughts, emotions and feelings in a fun and interactive way, by allowing children to communicate with the use of these tactile balls. They enable one to talk about "What are feelings and emotions?" with children.

Everybody has feelings - they are part of us. We feel different things all day long as different things happen to us.

Sometimes we feel sad - eg, when someone we love goes away.

Sometimes we feel happy - eg. when we are having fun. Sometimes we feel scared, angry, confused, lonely, suprised or any of a huge range of human emotions.

It is important not to be ashamed of having feelings. Everyone has them - good and bad.

What counts is what we do about our feelings - we can all learn to show our feelings in ways that are helpful to us as to others, not ways that are hurtful.

Which words do you think go with each emoji ball face?

happy l angry I confused I sad I nervous I greedy I lazy I thoughtful I embarrassed I worried I bored I sick I cheeky

Look at this list of words that describe feelings. Discuss what sort of emotions are felt in different situations. 

These bright, emoji balls can also be helpful as fidget toys. Fidget toys are self-regulation tools that assist children with focus, attention, managing stress, calming, and active listening. They are simple tools / toys that can be used discreetly in a variety of environments (eg. in the classroom, at a restaruant) without distracting others.

These Emoji Balls by Rainbows and Clover have been handmade in Nepal under ethical fairtrading and conditions, using 100% NZ wool. They are hand-dyed and hand-felted with love.