Personal & social development // Emotional Literacy
Emotion Vocabulary
Use a wider vocabulary of emotion words beyond the basics — including frustrated, worried, anxious, embarrassed, jealous, proud, disappointed, grateful, and lonely — and distinguish between similar emotions
Quick check
If the learner doesn't get invited to a classmate's party, can they describe whether they feel disappointed, jealous, lonely, or a mix — rather than just saying 'sad'?
Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.
Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- Use at least five emotion words beyond the basic six in everyday conversation
- Explain the difference between two similar emotions such as angry and frustrated
- Choose a precise emotion word that fits a described scenario
Topic // Map
Where this fits
- RequiredMust come first
- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
Before this
1 topic- Naming Basic EmotionsRequired
Emotional Literacy // Ages 5 to 7
Wider emotion vocabulary builds on naming basic emotions
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Emotion Vocabulary
Ages 7 to 9 // Language
Leads to
3 topics- Mixed and Conflicting EmotionsRequired
Emotional Literacy // Ages 9 to 11
Mixed emotions needs wider vocabulary to describe conflicting feelings
Empathy & Social Awareness // Ages 7 to 9
Perspective-taking benefits from wider emotional vocabulary
- Positive Self-TalkHelpful
Self-Regulation & Resilience // Ages 7 to 9
Self-talk benefits from wider emotion vocabulary to name what you're feeling
Topic // Standards
Curriculum standards
- IB PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) Scope and Sequence
- PSPE-ID-LO-P2-3
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