Children’s Key Word Signing (KWS) Feeling Flashcards – AAC Communication Cards for Emotional Learning
Help children recognise, understand, and communicate their emotions with our Children’s Key Word Signing (KWS) Feeling Flashcards. Designed to support emotional development and communication skills, these interactive flashcards combine visual learning, key word signing, and video demonstrations to make learning engaging and accessible for children of all abilities.
Developed in collaboration with neuro-affirming autism specialists from All About Autism, this set of 24 emotion-focused flashcards supports children in expressing their feelings using Key Word Signing (KWS) — an evidence-based AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) approach that combines spoken language with signs, gestures, and facial expressions.
⭐ 24 Emotional Signs Included
These flashcards teach children how to sign common emotions and feelings, including:
Feel, Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared, Shy, Embarrassed, Tired, Anxious, Silly, Brave, Bored, Frustrated, Nervous, Excited, Full, Proud, Like, Dislike, Disgusted, Sick, Love, Hungry, Thirsty.
By learning these signs, children can better identify emotions, communicate needs, and build emotional awareness.
📚 What is Key Word Signing?
Key Word Signing (KWS) is an unaided AAC communication method that highlights key words in a sentence using simple signs while speaking.
The signs are inspired by Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and are used alongside speech, gestures, and facial expressions to support children who:
• Are pre-verbal or non-speaking
• Have speech delays or communication difficulties
• Are neurodivergent (including autism, ADHD, apraxia, etc.)
• Benefit from visual communication supports
Key Word Signing can help reduce frustration and support language development and emotional expression.
🧠 Key Features
• 24 Key Word Signing emotion flashcards
• Dual-sided cards: Emotion image on one side, sign illustration and description on the other
• QR code access to video tutorials demonstrating each sign
• Compact A7 size for easy handling and portability
• Autism-friendly design created with specialist input
Thick Card Flashcards
• Stored in a sturdy box
• Ideal for home and classroom use
🌟 Benefits for Children
These flashcards help support:
• Emotional awareness and self-expression
• Communication skills development
• Reduced frustration and behavioural stress
• Inclusive learning for children with diverse needs
• Language development through signing and speech
Ideal For
Perfect for use by:
• Parents and caregivers
• Speech pathologists and therapists
• Occupational therapists
• Early childhood educators
• Special education teachers
• Autism support professionals
Suitable for home, therapy sessions, classrooms, and early learning environments.
💬 Support Emotional Communication
The Children’s Key Word Signing Feeling Flashcards provide children with the tools to understand their emotions, express themselves confidently, and build stronger connections with the people around them.
