How we express ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic
Skills
Central Idea
Our feelings help us to express and communicate our ideas
Lines of inquiry
Defining our feelings
Understanding the circumstances that trigger our emotions
How we communicate and express our feelings
Key Concepts
Perspective & Connection
Related Concepts
Opinion, feelings, moral, emotions
Learner Profile Attributes
Caring, Open-Minded, Reflective
Approaches to Learning
Self-Management Skills
– Organisation: Follow classroom routines
– Mindfulness: Take responsibility for own well-being
– Resilience: Demonstrate persistence in tasks
Social Skills
– Interpersonal relationships: Practise empathy and care for others
– Play cooperatively in a group: sharing, taking turns
– Social and emotional intelligence: Be aware of own and others’ feelings