Know-U Therapy Card Game for Kids & Teens | Feelings and Coping Skills Game

The Know-U Therapy Card Game from TALKA comes with everything you need to play the game (minus the minimum 2 players): a stack of cards in different categories, a simple double-sided instructions sheet, and a sturdy storage box.There are three major categories of cards that students draw and share with the group: Feeling Signals, Your Feelings, Coping Skills, and Observing Others. There are also "action cards" that make the game turns more interesting, but the categories are kind of the point of the game, and they are well-written and appropriate for middle school children, probably also younger children.These are going to work great in the middle school, particularly for children with IEPs, whether they're in general population, 15:1, 12:1, or 6:1. I can see them working very well in the pull-out rooms also (social work, life skills, etc.). Lastly, any child 10 years or younger could benefit from this. I think maybe as young as kindergarten. Reading help might be required, but this is the kind of activity that kids can do that feels more "fun" and engaging when it's framed as a card game rather than the teacher/counselor sitting across from you and trying to lecture/talk.At about $17, I think this game is worth the shot if you work with children 10 or below, or if you work children who have developmental disabilities/coping/socialization issue.

I picked this up to see if the questions would be helpful for my daily journaling and introspection, and so far I have really enjoyed using them for that purpose.The cards are printed on glossy premium cardstock, which means they are easy to shuffle and are durable. The print is very easy to read because they use a white background with plain black text. The deck comes with 100 cards split into four sections: Feeling Signals, Personal Feelings, Observing Others, and Coping Skills.The scenarios and questions are written in plain English to fit the age recommendation of 8 years and up. These cards are a great way to start tough conversations. They also help players pick up on what other people might be dealing with, and practical ways to manage stress before things boil over.You do not have to sit down for an entire game; just grab two or three cards to start a family dinner conversation and see how it helps.This deck is great for all ages, although younger children may need help reading. This is a very thoughtful way to make sure your family members and children always know that they can come to you even with difficult feelings.

This is a great game for my school counseling office! I love the prompts on the cards - from exploring feelings, to practicing mindfulness - there’s a little bit of everything that is great for getting to know someone or as conversation starters for small groups. The kids and I both love it because it’s played just like the similar, popular game with colors and numbers. So there wasn’t really any steep learning curve (like often seems to be the case with many therapy-type games). The whole set comes in a sturdy box, too, which is nice. I like to be able to keep card decks in boxes if possible, but the ones that come with a regular deck of cards just aren’t sturdy enough to hold up to much use. And cards in schools get a lot of use! (Think - indoor recess, math, language and speech, social-emotional, etc.). I also love the muted colors this set is comprised of. They’re not too over stimulating, but also not so off the wall the kids are distracted by them. If you’re looking for a game to start conversations or just even encourage a sentence or two out of someone, this might be an ideal way to help the process along.

Being able to recognize and practice coping skills with big emotions is very helpful for young kids. I love how well made the cards are and the word choices the set has is highly suitable for teaching big feelings and emotional regulation. I like it uses “talk to a trusted adult” instead of just talk to a grown up. It’s very simple but effective way to regularly teach my kids about what can we do when us or a friend have big feelings, it definitively helps get the conversations going and you can expand from it. The cards are not flimsy, they are sturdy with rounded edge. It is a good set for an easy but meaningful family night game to play, also good for calm down time.

Quite an interesting game….but you have to be willing to talk. I picked this up to help my grandkids communicate and recognize their feelings and understand their actions. My husband isn’t much for “talk” so he bowed out of the game right away.My granddaughter had a great way to describe the game…she called it “Talking Uno.” That helps you understand right away how the game will flow and some of the “rules.”There are action cards (like change the color, trade cards, etc) and then cards that prompt you to give an example of when you might have used a particular coping skill, felt an emotion, noticed an emotion in others around you, or felt a physical/intellectual behavior.This is really something quite deep and if you can get your kids talking, could have a profound effect on them. There will likely be a couple of “light bulb” moments for everyone.Personally, I wouldn’t give this as a “gift” to a kid…..I’d present it more as something you got yourself for an activity you can do together.The cards are colorful and well printed. They seem sturdy enough to handle a few years of play. The box contains them nicely and allows them to be put away neatly.Don’t be afraid to let your kids play however they want to with them. Let them make rules if they’d like. Use them as vocabulary flash cards, guessing games…there are loads of possibilities.I’d call this a definite “recommend!”

This is such a great concept! My kids are four and five, and I think some of the cards are still a little advanced for them right now, but I’m really looking forward to using it more as they get older. I love that it encourages conversations about feelings, communication, and coping skills in a fun way. And honestly, I’m definitely pulling these out for girls’ night too — some of these questions could make for some really fun conversations with adults! 😂 Great game that can grow with your family

The Know-U Therapy Card Game is a creative and approachable way to encourage conversations about feelings, relationships, and everyday challenges. The card format makes these topics feel more like an engaging activity and less like a formal lesson.I like that it focuses on important skills such as emotional awareness, communication, empathy, coping, and resilience. It can be useful for parents, educators, counselors, or anyone looking for structured prompts to help children express themselves and better understand different perspectives.Overall, this is a thoughtfully designed social-emotional learning tool that can help create meaningful conversations while keeping kids engaged.

So, I had also got lucky that our school budget was able to order the well know version of this that goes by this name in reverse! I will say, there are some noticeable quality differences between the well known version and this one, however, for a lower price point, this is still a decent option! It is lacking the phone addition that the original has, and the container is not as strong, however, anyone who works day to day with kids with SEL challenges knows that you don't always want the highest priced item for higher quality, because it will cost you that much more to replace it when a tantrum happens and your office gets torn up! I will also note that the questions themselves seem less wordy and less in depth, however, I find that perhaps this version may be better with some of my students whose verbal or reading skills are lower, and for whom the original might be a bit above their current skill levels. So, it has definite pro's and cons!

I purchased the Know-U Therapy Card Game to have an activity that encourages kids to talk about their feelings and get to know themselves and others a little better. I really like that it turns conversations about emotions into something that feels more like a game instead of a lesson.The cards are easy to use and provide good conversation starters about feelings, communication, relationships, and different situations kids may experience. I especially like that there are no screens involved and that adults can participate right along with the kids. It creates opportunities for conversations that might not naturally come up otherwise.The cards feel like good quality and can be used over and over, which makes this a good value. I can see this being useful for families, classrooms, counselors, or anyone who works with children. It is a simple activity with a meaningful purpose, and I really like the conversations it can encourage.

This is such a great way to help build emotional support, self-regulation, and emotional maturity. It makes it easier to talk about topics that might otherwise be difficult or uncomfortable by turning the conversation into a fun, engaging game.The cards are colorful, durable, and well-made, so they can be used over and over again. Most importantly, the game is fun while creating meaningful opportunities for learning, communication, and connection.

To be honest, I haven't played this game yet, but I did open it up and read through the rules and cards with my husband. I know it says it is for kids but we think it would be great for both kids and adults too! We also have a neurodiverse group of family and friends and think this game would be beneficial for just everyone, young and old too! After looking through it, we also thought it would be a great game to play just with each other to keep lines of communication clear and open. We are an opposites attract pair that have been married 20 plus years, and have very different communication styles. Keeping communication open and doing things like playing this game has kept our relationship strong. We both thought this game was both entertaining and also good at encouraging self expression in a fun and thoughtful way. It would be a great game to play around Thanksgiving when the family is all together too! The game itself is very compactand fits in the palm of your hand, about the size of 3 stacked decks of playing cards. The presentation and box are attractive and the box is thick and sturdy for taking traveling or camping with you. It would be good for playing around a campfire or in a hotel room during down time. The rules seem very clear. It's a small package, but for under 25 dollars it's a good value and you know what they say about good things sometimes come in small packages! This is one of those things :)

I think the Know-U Therapy Card Game can be useful for more than just kids. The questions and activities can help start conversations about feelings, emotions, and things that may sometimes be difficult to put into words.What I like about this game is that it gives people a reason to slow down, think about how they are feeling, and talk about it. I can see it being useful for families, older children, teenagers, and adults who are working on understanding and expressing their emotions.I would not look at a card game as a replacement for professional mental health care when someone needs it, but I do think it can be a helpful tool for opening up conversations and learning more about yourself and others.Overall, I like the idea behind this game. Even though it is marketed toward kids and social-emotional learning, I believe people of different ages can get something meaningful from it.