Summer Theme Popsicle Emotion Puzzles - Printable SEL Activity for Preschool & Kindergarten

Introduce your early learner to emotions in a fun, hands-on way!

These Summer-Themed Popsicle Emotion Puzzles are a bright, engaging printable emotions activity that builds emotion recognition and labeling, visual perception, and fine-motor skills. Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten, this self-correcting puzzle set turns social-emotional learning (SEL) into playful, independent practice.  This activity is great for centers, morning tubs, small groups, speech therapy, and calm-down corners.

What’s Included: 

• 8 self-correcting, two-piece puzzles featuring popsicles with different facial expressions (feelings/emoji-style visuals)

Why You’ll Love It: 

• Teaches feelings and facial expressions for real-life SEL carryover
• Self-correcting design builds confidence and independent success
• Strengthens fine motor, visual discrimination, and working memory
• Encourages perseverance, turn-taking, and independent learning
• Versatile for centers, small-group intervention, counseling, homeschool, and early finishers

Recommended Age: 

Ideal for ages 3–6 (Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten).