Hidden and Masked Feelings
Recognise that people sometimes hide or mask their true feelings — smiling when they're actually sad, or saying 'I'm fine' when they're not — and understand why someone might do this
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If a friend at school says 'I'm fine' but looks upset and is being very quiet, can your child recognise that the friend might not actually be fine?
Recognise that people sometimes hide or mask their true feelings — smiling when they're actually sad, or saying 'I'm fine' when they're not — and understand why someone might do this
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Check understanding
- Give an example of a time someone might hide their feelings and explain why
- Identify mismatches between someone's words and their body language
- Explain that hiding feelings is common but that it's usually better to share with someone trusted
“If a friend at school says 'I'm fine' but looks upset and is being very quiet, can your child recognise that the friend might not actually be fine?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Personal & Social Development
- Domain
- Emotional Literacy
- Age range
- Ages 7–9
Standards