About the emotions wheel
Spin for an emotion, then talk about it: what does it feel like in your body, and when have you felt it? Building a vocabulary for feelings helps kids recognize and manage them. Teachers and counselors use it for SEL lessons and calm-down corners.
Ways to use it
- SEL lesson: describe a time you felt this way.
- Act out the emotion; classmates guess it.
- Counseling and calm-down corner conversations.
What’s on this wheel (16)
- Happy
- Sad
- Angry
- Scared
- Excited
- Frustrated
- Nervous
- Proud
- Lonely
- Calm
- Surprised
- Jealous
- Embarrassed
- Grateful
- Confused
- Hopeful
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a "feelings wheel" chart?
No. Feelings-wheel charts show related emotions in rings. This is a spinner that picks one emotion to discuss or act out.
How do I use it in an SEL lesson?
Spin, then ask: What does this feel like in your body? When have you felt it? What helps when you feel this way?
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.