Personal & Social Development·Emotional Literacy·procedural
Expressing Feelings with Words
Express their own feelings appropriately using words rather than actions — saying 'I feel angry because...' instead of hitting, shouting, or withdrawing
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is learning about emotions — naming different feelings, understanding that everyone has emotions, expressing feelings with words instead of actions, and recognising what triggers their emotions.
Evidence of understanding
- Use an 'I feel ___ when ___' statement during a disagreement
- Choose to tell an adult how they feel instead of acting out physically
- Describe their feelings about a difficult situation using at least two emotion words
Assessment prompt
When Expressing Feelings with Words is frustrated — say a sibling takes their toy — do they use words to say how they feel rather than snatching it back or crying?
Standards alignment
PSPE.INT.P1.LO.4International · ib-pyp-pspe
PSPE.INT.P1.LO.4
IB PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) Scope and Sequence