How Do They Feel?
- Kindergarten–2nd grade
- Ages 5–8
- Free, no sign-up
Mia's ice cream fell on the ground. How does she feel? Your child reads or listens to a short scene and picks the feeling from four faces. The second level adds trickier feelings like proud, nervous, lonely and embarrassed.
About the game
| Scenes | 24 short scenes |
|---|---|
| Feelings | 12, from happy and sad to proud and embarrassed |
| Read aloud | Every scene is read aloud |
| Sign-up | None. Stars are saved on your device |
How to play
- Read the scene. It's also read aloud.
- Think about it. How would you feel?
- Pick the face. Tap the feeling that fits.
- Learn the word. Each feeling has a name to learn.
For parents: what How Do They Feel? practices
How Do They Feel? builds reading for character feelings and feelings vocabulary, connecting what happens in a story to how characters react. It pairs with:
Common Core: RL.K.3, RL.1.3 (describe characters and major events), RL.1.4 (words that suggest feelings), SL.K.6.
Getting the most out of it
- Ask: how would you feel if that happened to you?
- Act out the face for each feeling.
- Talk about a time you felt proud or nervous.
Games are best as a reward or a warm-up, not the main lesson. Ten minutes of play after a short lesson works better than an hour of play on its own.
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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026
Questions parents ask
What's the difference between scared and nervous?
Scared is about something happening now, like a spider. Nervous is worry about something coming up, like a test.
Is this good for social-emotional learning?
Yes. Naming feelings is a big part of SEL, and the reading practice is a bonus.
Is this game free?
Yes. Every game on English1to5 is free, with no ads, no sign-up and no in-game purchases.
Does the game collect any information about my child?
No. There are no accounts. Progress and scores are saved only in your browser on your own device. See our privacy policy.