Personal & Social Development·Self-Regulation & Resilience·procedural
Patience and Delayed Gratification
Wait for things they want without becoming very distressed — practising patience and delayed gratification in everyday situations like waiting their turn, waiting for a treat, or waiting for help
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is learning important life skills for managing emotions and challenges — using calming strategies when upset, practising patience, adapting to changes, and understanding that mistakes are a normal part of learning.
Evidence of understanding
- Wait for their turn in a game or activity without constant complaints
- Describe what they do to help themselves wait, such as thinking about something else
- Explain why sometimes we have to wait and that it is a skill they can practise
Assessment prompt
If Patience and Delayed Gratification has to wait their turn for something they really want — like a go on the iPad or being served dinner — can they wait without a big fuss?
Standards alignment
PSPE-ID-LO-P1-11International · ib-pyp-pspe
PSPE-ID-LO-P1-11
IB PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) Scope and Sequence