From the creators of the New York Times bestseller Invisible Things, these wonderfully imaginative flash cards offer countless playful ways for kids to explore and express their emotions. What Invisible Things will you discover today? These stylish feelings flash cards introduce 19 different personified emotions—plus 1 blank make-your-own card to personalize. Each durable card features a wacky illustration of an Invisible Thing on one side and a fun description on the reverse.
From Feelings Charades to picking an Invisible Thing of the Week, there are so many ways to use these cards! A list of inspiring ideas is provided, including:
- Feelings Chart: Review the cards and select the Invisible Things you relate to right now.
- Social Prompt: Pick a card at random and share a time when you met that Invisible Thing.
- Art Prompt: Select a card and draw your idea of what that Invisible Thing would look like.
- Story Discussion: Read a book and discuss which Invisible Things appear in the plot and characters.
With a bold palette and a delightful sense of humor, this card set invites kids and caregivers to look past the visible and talk about the many Invisible Things we all experience every day.
TACTILE APPROACH TO MINDFULNESS: Gives young children a hands-on activity to focus on as they explore their emotions.
COMMUNICATION CARDS: Educators, therapists, and caregivers looking to have nuanced or challenging discussions with kids about their experiences can use these cards as a jumping-off point for conversation.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: A powerful tool for naming and engaging with emotions, these cards are vetted by a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in mental health for kids. Pair this set with the
Invisible Things book to create an effective home or classroom resource.
POPULAR AUTHOR: Andy J. Pizza is one of the creative minds behind several children’s books, including the bestselling
Invisible Things,
A Pizza with Everything on It, and
A Sundae with Everything on It. He also hosts the popular podcast
Creative Pep Talk.
Perfect for:
- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of young children
- Teachers, educators, therapists, and social workers
- Anyone interested in social-emotional learning (SEL) and entertaining ways to explore emotions with kids
- Fans of Pixar's Inside Out
- Fans of Andy J. Pizza, the Creative Pep Talk podcast, or his bestselling books, including Invisible Things and A Pizza with Everything on It
Andy J. Pizza is the New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Invisible Things, the talent behind the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk, and the illustrator of several books, including A Pizza with Everything on It and A Sundae with Everything on It.
Sophie Miller is a mixed-media artist and the New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Invisible Things. Originally from Yorkshire, England, she likes to write, walk, garden, and visit the library with her kids.
Andy's head is in the clouds, and Sophie's feet are on the ground. Together, they have built a wonder-FULL life in Columbus, Ohio, along with three kids, two dogs, and a ton of creativity.
