Emotion Stones Storytime

Age: 2–5 years
Purpose: Supports emotional literacy and expression.

You’ll Need:

  • Smooth pebbles or stones (collected responsibly)
  • Paint or markers (optional: paint pens)
  • A small basket or box

How To:

  1. Draw or paint simple faces on each stone (happy, sad, angry, surprised, calm).
  2. Invite your child to pick a stone and name the feeling.
  3. Use the stone as a prompt for a story or to talk about a time they felt that way.

Tops Tip: Use the stones daily during circle time or before bed to open conversations about feelings.

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