Emotion Change Blocks: Montessori Educational Toy

Help young children name, mimic, and manage their feelings with our Montessori-inspired Emotion Change Blocks. Mix and match faces, use copy cards, and enjoy playful moments that build empathy, self-expression, and fine motor skills. No screens needed—just joyful play.

✅ Key Specifications

• Ages: 0–6 years. Adult supervision is recommended for toddlers to ensure safety, as the blocks are small and could be a choking hazard. Each block is about 2 inches to help reduce this risk, but it is still important to be careful with younger children. Start by building simple emotion faces with little ones, and as they grow, add storytelling and matching games to support their development.
• Materials: Quality wood; child-safe, water-based paint
• Certifications: CE, CCC, Europe & China (3C)
• Themes: Animals & Nature, Sports, Fantasy & Sci-Fi
• In the box: 16 blocks, a manual, and directive cards. You can also add a storage box or bell to your set by choosing them at checkout or visiting our accessories page.
• Cards: 64 emoticon prompts for copy & play
• Model: H0026

✅ Features

• 64 Emotion Prompts: Clear, colorful cards guide expression play and storytelling.
• Mix-and-Match Faces: Diverse cartoon expressions on each block spark endless combos.
• Eco-Friendly Build: Smooth wooden blocks with durable, water-based finishes.
• Smart Storage: An optional bright-groove box makes it easy for small hands to grab and put away the blocks.
• Group-Play Ready: Perfect for classrooms, therapy corners, and family game time. Group-Play Ready: Great for classrooms, therapy spaces, family game time, and solo play. Emotion Change Blocks also support independent play, giving children the chance to explore and create on their own while building self-guided learning and imagination.

✅ Benefits

• Emotional Literacy: Kids learn to recognize, label, and talk about feelings.
• Social Skills: Encourages turn-taking, empathy, and collaboration.
• Fine-Motor Mastery: Flip, rotate, and align blocks to strengthen little hands.
• Problem-Solving: Match cards to blocks and reason through facial features.
• Confidence Boost: Success with each match builds pride and resilience.

✅ Educational Value

• SEL Foundations: Identify emotions, practice self-regulation, and role-play scenarios.
• Cognitive Growth: Visual discrimination, sequencing, and memory recall.
• Language Development: Expand vocabulary with "happy," "worried," "surprised," and more.
• Montessori-Aligned: Hands-on, child-led exploration with real-world relevance.

✅ Main Materials

• Solid wood blocks
• Water-based, non-toxic paints
• Sturdy printed directive cards
• Optional wooden storage box; optional bell

✅ Usage Tips

• Start with 3–5 emotion cards; add more as confidence grows.
• Mirror Time: child builds a face, then copies it in the mirror for expression practice.
• Story Chain: draw two cards and tell a "before/after" feelings story.
• Color Sort: group blocks by background color to scaffold play for younger kids.
• Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth; avoid soaking. For deep cleaning, if blocks are mouthed or soiled, wipe them thoroughly with a damp cloth dipped in mild soap solution, then wipe again with a clean wet cloth. Allow to air dry completely before reuse. Parents can feel assured with these simple hygiene measures, ensuring safe playtime for their little ones.

Turn big feelings into playful learning! Made from durable wood and featuring colorful prompts and open-ended challenges, Emotion Change Blocks help children build empathy, language, and coordination. Give a set that grows with your child, and watch the smiles and silly faces add up!