Zones Board · Spot the Feelings Board · Emotion Regulation · Find Your Fit ·
Zones Board · Spot the Feelings Board · Emotion Regulation · Find Your Fit ·
Zones Board · Spot the Feelings Board · Emotion Regulation · Find Your Fit ·
Zones Board · Spot the Feelings Board · Emotion Regulation · Find Your Fit ·
Zones Board · Spot the Feelings Board · Emotion Regulation · Find Your Fit ·
Zones Board · Spot the Feelings Board · Emotion Regulation · Find Your Fit ·
Zones Board · Spot the Feelings Board · Emotion Regulation · Find Your Fit ·
Quick Comparison
| Zones Board | Spot the Feelings Board | |
| Best for | Kids who need structure and simplified emotion categories | Kids ready to name emotions and reflect on what they feel |
| Core Approach | Color-coded zones to group and manage emotions | Identify, understand, and respond to individual feelings |
| Visual Style | Clean icons and color blocks | Illustrated faces that show a wide range of feelings |
| Included Tools | 4 zones, Too Fast/Slow speed clings, 30+ regulation strategies | 24+ emotion clings, 24+ regulation clings, 4-part reflection prompts |
| Reflection Prompts | What zone am I in? How can I get back to calm? | I feel... I want to feel... I need... Why did this happen? |
| Best Setting | Home, classroom, or therapy sessions | Home or school with expressive or verbal learners |
| Kid Readiness | Great for kids early in emotional awareness | Best for kids ready to describe emotions in detail |
| Tone | Structured, predictable, calming | Reflective, expressive, curious |
| Professional Input | Created with an occupational therapist | Developed with a school psychologist and speech therapist |
Key Similarities
✔️ Both include strategies for calming and regulation
✔️ Both build emotional awareness and self-reflection
✔️ Both are magnetic and reusable
✔️ Both developed with professional input
✔️ Both help kids take ownership of their emotions
So… Which Should You Pick?
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Pick the Zones Board if your child:
- Needs more structure and visual clarity
- Gets overwhelmed by too many emotion choices
- Is early in emotional development
- Benefits from quick check-ins
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Pick the Spot the Feelings Board if your child:
- Can name emotions like frustrated, proud, or brave
- Wants more control over how they respond
- Needs to understand why emotions happen
- Is in school or therapy settings
Ready to Support Your Child's Emotional Growth?
Whether your child is just starting to explore emotions or ready to dive deeper, there is a board that fits.