The Game of Mixed Emotions

The Game of Mixed Emotions is a fun, simple card game designed to teach kids how to talk about their feelings. Research shows that this type of early emotional eduction makes children happier, healthier and more successful, now and for the rest of their lives.

It is a versatile card game designed to be played many different ways. Each of the 48 cards features one of 24 different emotions, one of 12 characters and an example of when someone might feel that specific emotion. The colors of the cards is based on the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, which divides emotions into four categories:

• Red Fire: High Energy, uncomfortable emotions like Mad, Scared, Embarrassed, Hungry, Worried and Frustrated
• Blue Clouds: Low Energy, uncomfortable emotions like Sad, Hurt, Tired, Sick, Shy, and Distracted
• Green Clovers: Low Energy, comfortable emotions like Calm, Patient, Kind, Safe, Peaceful and Grateful
• Yellow Suns: High Energy, comfortable emotions like Joy, Happy, Helpful, Excited, Proud and Brave

Each of the 12 characters of Mixed Emotions display all four different different emotional categories, showing kids that it's alright to feel different kinds of emotions and that emotions are only temporary. The characters are easy to relate to and taking part in all kinds of activities!