Personal & Social Development·Self-Awareness·language
Vocabulary: self
Know and use the vocabulary of self-reflection — self-awareness, reflect, pattern, trigger, assumption, impact, perspective, and notice — and understand that having precise words for these inner experiences makes them easier to understand and talk about
Suggested ages 5–10
Evidence of understanding
- Use words like 'reflect', 'pattern', and 'trigger' accurately when describing their own behaviour — e.g. 'I notice a pattern: I get frustrated when I rush'
- Explain what 'self-awareness' means in their own words and give a personal example
- Use the word 'perspective' correctly — e.g. 'From my perspective it felt unfair, but I can see theirs too'
Assessment prompt
After a difficult moment — a falling-out with a friend or a frustrating task — can Vocabulary: self talk about what happened using words like 'trigger' or 'reflect', showing they're thinking about their own reactions rather than just what the other person did?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.