Personal & social development // Emotional Literacy
Naming Basic Emotions
Name and recognise basic emotions — happy, sad, angry, scared, excited, and surprised — in themselves and in others by looking at facial expressions and body language
Quick check
If the learner sees a friend crying at a birthday party, can they tell you what that friend might be feeling and name the emotion?
Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.
Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- Label at least five basic emotions from pictures or real situations
- Match facial expressions to emotion words in a sorting activity
- Say 'I feel ___' using a correct emotion word when asked about their own day
Topic // Map
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- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
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Naming Basic Emotions
Ages 5 to 7 // Language
Leads to
5 topics- Emotion VocabularyRequired
Emotional Literacy // Ages 7 to 9
Wider emotion vocabulary builds on naming basic emotions
- Mild to Strong EmotionsRequired
Emotional Literacy // Ages 7 to 9
Emotion intensity builds on knowing basic emotion categories
- Feelings Change and DifferHelpful
Emotional Literacy // Ages 5 to 7
Understanding feelings change benefits from naming basic emotions
- Everyday Kindness and CareHelpful
Empathy & Social Awareness // Ages 5 to 7
Showing kindness benefits from recognising emotions in others
- Simple Calming StrategiesHelpful
Self-Regulation & Resilience // Ages 5 to 7
Calming strategies benefit from naming the emotion you're trying to manage
Topic // Standards
Curriculum standards
- IB PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) Scope and Sequence
- PSPE-ID-LO-P1-5PSPE-ID-LO-P1-6
Personal & social development // Emotional Literacy
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