Kuwi & Friends Magnet Set – Feelings & States

Naming emotions helps tamariki make sense of what they’re feeling - and that’s where emotional resilience begins. These colourful magnets make that learning playful and natural, whether you're at home, in the kitchen, or at the classroom whiteboard.

This set of magnets includes everyday emotions in both English and te reo Māori, from the award-winning Kuwi & Friends Māori Picture Dictionary. They’re perfect for sparking kōrero about feelings during your morning routine, after school catchups, while cooking dinner, or calming down after a tough moment.

How this resource supports our tamariki:

Using these magnets together offers a simple, visual way to support your child’s emotional vocabulary while strengthening the connection between you. 

• Pop a few on the fridge and invite your tamaiti to point to how they’re feeling.
• Pick one and ask, “Have you ever felt like this?”.
• While in the kitchen at the end of the day, ask your tamariki to pick one that summarises how they felt today.

All of this builds empathy, understanding, while increasing their emotional vocabulary. All pretty special, hey?