What’s Your Weather? A family feelings game
Feelings are like weather: every kind is allowed, and every kind passes. Guess each other’s weather at the table, share yours in the family chat, and answer with kind words. Free, no sign-up.
Three rules
- All weather is welcome. There are no bad feelings, and weather always passes.
- Ask, don’t tell. You can ask how someone feels. Don’t tell them what they should feel.
- Anyone can skip. Always, no questions asked.
The cards
48 cards: 24 feelings in four kinds of weather, 12 things that help, and 12 kind words. Tap a card to see it up close, send it, or print it.
SunnyComfortable feelings
RainyLow feelings
StormyMad feelings
FoggyUneasy feelings
What helpsSmall things to try when a feeling is big
- Balloon breath
- Name it
- Squeeze and let go
- Five things you see
- Shake it out
- Sip of water
- Ask for a hug
- Draw it
- Cozy corner
- Tell someone
- Move your body
- Make a plan
Kind wordsWhat to say when someone shares a feeling
- That sounds hard.
- I get why you’d feel that way.
- Want to tell me more?
- I’m here.
- Do you want help, or just someone to listen?
- Thanks for telling me.
- I feel that way sometimes too.
- What would help right now?
- Let’s take a breath together.
- You’re not alone.
- That makes sense.
- I’m proud of you for saying it.
A note for grown-ups
If your child tells you something that worries you, like someone hurting them: stay calm, listen, believe them, and thank them for telling you. Then get help from a doctor, counselor or support service where you live. If anyone is in danger right now, call your local emergency number.
Questions
Who is it for?
Families with kids about 3 and up, and grandparents too. Little ones (3 to 5) can play Copy My Face in Weather Detective. Older kids and teens can share their weather in the family chat.
Is there a winner?
No. The whole family plays together: make a rainbow of ten guessed feelings at the table, or aim for everyone to share their weather five days a week.
What if my child picks a stormy or rainy card?
That’s the game working. Thank them for telling you, answer with a kind word, and maybe try one of the What helps cards together. You don’t need to fix the feeling.
Do we need accounts?
No. Nothing about your family is sent to us. Your weather days and your rainbow are saved only on your own phone.
Can we play without phones?
Yes. Open the page on one device and pass it around the table, or print the cards from each card’s page.