Lesson video

Hello, my name is Miss Wroth.

Today, we're going to be looking at the lesson called "Families Around the World." This fits into the lesson unit "Healthy Relationships: What Does a Family Look Like?" Now, for this lesson, we think it's a good idea for you to have a trusted adult with you before you continue watching.

Have you got them with you? Great! Let's get ready to begin.

Today's lesson outcome is: "I can explain differences and similarities between families all over the world." Let's begin by taking a look at the ground rules together, and we have some friends here to help us.

Laura says we should listen to others, and that means we are not going to speak or interrupt when somebody else is talking.

Andeep says we should respect privacy, and that means if somebody decides to share a story or talk about their own experiences, we're not going to repeat it to others outside of this lesson.

Jacob says, "No judgement ," and that means if somebody does decide to share a story or talk about their own experiences, we're not going to judge them because of it.

And Izzy says, "Choose your level of participation," and that means you can decide if you simply just want to listen or if you want to share something throughout the lesson.

All of these ground rules are here to keep everyone safe in the lesson.

Here are today's keywords.

I will read them first to you, and then you can repeat them after me.

Are you ready? Different.

Special.

Respect.

Great job! "Different" means not the same as something else.

"Special," in this context, means something that is important, unique, or loved in its own way.

And "respect" means treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas, and boundaries, for example, listening carefully and being polite even if you disagree.

Let's see if we can spot these keywords in today's lesson.

Here is the lesson's outline, and we're going to begin with: what does a family look like? Different families live all over the world.

Noor lives in the United Kingdom.

Tomas lives in Spain.

Layla lives in Egypt.

Ana lives in Brazil.

Musa lives in the Netherlands.

Suki lives in Japan.

Chen lives in China.

And Ben lives in Australia.

Where does your family live? All these children's families live in different countries, and they are different in many ways.

Some are big, some are small, some live together, and some live apart.

And some live in different types of homes.

Families can be different because of their culture, and culture means the special way their community does things.

And families can also be different because of their traditions.

These are the special things that they do together as a family again and again.

Every family's way of living is special and important.

Time for a check for understanding.

Families can look different around the world: true or false? Pause this video so you can have some time to think about your answer.

Well done if you said true.

Families all over the world can be different sizes, have different people living together, and live in different types of homes.

This is because of their culture and traditions.

Layla lives in an apartment building in Egypt with her grandma and big brother.

Musa lives with his mum and dad, and his older sister on a houseboat in the Netherlands.

How are these families different, and how are they the same? Have a little think to yourself.

The ways that they are different is: Layla lives with her grandma and brother, and Musa lives with his mum, dad, and sister.

Layla lives in an apartment, and Musa on a houseboat.

And they also live in different countries.

And the ways that they are the same is that they both have families who love them, and they both have one sibling.

Tomas lives in a house in Spain with his two mums and his baby sister.

Noor lives in a house in the UK with her mum.

Her dad lives in the United Arab Emirates.

How are these families different, and how are they the same? Have a little think to yourself.

The ways that they are different are: Tomas has two mums, and Noor has one mum.

Tomas's family all live together, and Noor's dad lives far away.

Tomas has a baby sister, and Noor doesn't mention any siblings.

And they both live in different countries.

And the ways that they are the same is that they both live in houses, they both have mums who care for them, and they both feel connected to their families even when they're apart.

All four of these families, Layla's in Egypt, Musa's in the Netherlands, Tomas's in Spain, and Noor's in the UK, are special in their own ways.

Even though they live in different countries, have different family members, and live in different types of homes, they all share the most important thing, which is that they love and care for each other.

Whether families live together or far apart, what makes them special is always the same.

Time for a check for understanding.

Complete the sentence with the missing word: "A family is a group of people who love and care for each other.

This love and care is what makes a family.

." Hmm.

What could that missing word be? Watch this video so you can have some time to think about your answer.

Well done if you said the word "special." A family is a group of people who love and care for each other, and this love and care is what makes a family special.

Chen lives in a house in China with his mum, dad, and two cousins.

Ana lives in a flat above a bakery in Brazil with her mum, dad, and younger brother.

How are these families different, and how are they the same? Have a little think to yourself.

The ways that they are different are: Chen lives with cousins, and Ana lives with her brother.

Chen lives in a house, and Ana lives above a bakery.

And they both live in different countries.

And the ways that they are the same are that they both live with their mum and dad, they both have other children in their families, and they both have safe homes.

Suki lives in a house near a mountain in Japan with her dad and grandma.

Ben lives in a house near a beach in Australia with his foster parents and a foster brother.

How are these families different, and how are they the same? Have a little think to yourself.

The ways that they are different are that Suki lives with her dad and grandma, but Ben lives with foster parents.

Ben lives near a beach, and Suki lives near a mountain.

And they both live in different countries.

And the ways that they are the same is that they both live in houses, both have adults who care for them, and both are looked after by their families.

Chen's family in China, Ana's family in Brazil, Suki's family in Japan, and Ben's family in Australia all show us that there are many wonderful ways to be a family.

Some include cousins, some include grandparents, some are foster families, and some live in interesting places.

But every single one of these families is special because the people in them look after each other, make each other feel safe, and show love every day.

Time for a check for understanding.

What are two differences between Suki and Ben's family? Pause this video so you can have some time to think about your answer.

Well done if you said that Suki lives with dad and grandma, but Ben lives with foster parents.

Ben lives near a beach, but Suki lives near a mountain.

They live in different countries, Suki in Japan and Ben in Australia.

And three people are in Suki's family, and there are four people in Ben's.

When our families are not treated with respect, we can feel lots of different emotions.

Ben says, "Someone said I didn't have a real family and that I spoke differently.

It made me feel left out and ashamed.

It hurt my heart a bit, too." Poor Ben.

Alex says, "That's not fair.

All families are real families, and everyone speaks in their own special way." Suki says, "Someone said my food looked disgusting and that my name was too hard to say.

I felt embarrassed and like I wasn't important." Poor Suki.

Aisha says, "That's not okay.

People's names and the food they eat are special parts of who they are." Families all over the world and their families are a little bit different.

This is what makes life more interesting.

Some people speak different languages, eat different foods, wear different clothes, or celebrate different special days.

We all deserve to be treated kindly and with respect.

Time for a check for understanding.

Which phrases show respect for someone's family and culture? Is it: A, "I like learning about how other people live.

It's really interesting!" B, "Why do you dress like that? You look strange." C, "That's not how we do it here, so it's wrong." Or D, "Even if someone's family is different from mine, we can still be friends." Hmm.

Which of these phrases show respect for someone's family and culture? Pause this video so you can have some time to think about your answer.

Well done if you said A and D.

Time for a task now.

We're going to read the sentences together, and then I would like you to write down if the sentence is true or false.

The first sentence says, "A family love and care for each other." The second sentence says, "All families are the same size." The third sentence says, "All families live in a house." The fourth sentence says, "All families have a mum and dad." The fifth sentence says, All families look different." And the last sentence says, "We should be respectful of all families.

So your job is to fill in the table to show which sentences are true or false.

Pause this video so you can have some time to do the task, and then we will go through the answers together.

Together, well done for having a go.

So the first sentence says, "A family love and care for each other." This sentence is true.

The second sentence says, "All families are the same size." This sentence is false.

Some families can be big, and some families can be small.

The third sentence says, "All families live in a house." This is false.

Different families live in different places.

The fourth sentence says, "All families have a mum and dad." This is false.

Our families can be made up of different people.

The fifth sentence says, "All families look different." And this is true.

And the last sentence says, "We should be respectful of all families.

And this is also true.

Well done if you got those correct.

We're now going to move on to the second and the final part of our lesson: what makes families special? These children are talking about what makes their families special.

Noor says, "Even though my dad is far away, we still feel close.

We have our own special ways to stay connected." Suki says, "My grandma always says we are special, like a garden.

Everyone takes care of each other, so they grow." Strong families show that they are special in so many different ways.

They support and encourage each other.

They help and reassure each other when someone feels worried or scared.

They celebrate each other's achievements.

Time for a check for understanding.

What is missing from the list of different ways that families show that they are special? So on the list we've got: families support and encourage each other, and families celebrate each other's achievements.

So what is missing from the list? Hmm.

Pause this video so you can have some time to think about your answer.

Well done if you said families help and reassure each other when someone feels worried or scared.

Families support and encourage each other.

Tomas says, "I want to be a dancer, and my mums always cheer the loudest when I practise.

They say, 'Keep going, we are proud of you.

'" Ana says, "My mum gives me a high five every morning before school.

It makes me feel brave inside." How does your family support and encourage you? Have a little think to yourself.

Families help and reassure each other.

Chen says, "When it's noisy and I feel overwhelmed, my dad says, 'Let's find a quiet space just for you,' and that makes me feel calm." Noor says, "When I miss my dad, Mum lets me choose the video call time.

It helps me feel close to him again." How does your family help and reassure you? Have a little think to yourself.

Families celebrate each other's achievements.

Layla says, "When I learned to ride my bike without training wheels, my grandma clapped and said, 'You are so brave.

' Then my big brother taught me how to ring the bell to celebrate." And Ben says, "My foster mum puts my best schoolwork on the fridge.

When I got a star for my story, my foster dad said, 'We're so proud of you.

'" How does your family celebrate your achievements? Have a little think to yourself.

Your family might support and encourage you by cheering when you try something new or by helping you with your homework.

Your family might help and reassure you by giving you cuddles when you are scared or by being there when you need them.

Your family might celebrate your achievements by taking you for an ice cream or making you a special certificate.

Every family shows support, encouragement, and reassurance in different ways, but all of these ways are special.

Okay, time for a check for understanding.

Which one do families not do to show their support? Is it: A, care for each other? B, make each other feel loved? C, ignore each other? Or D, help solve problems? Hmm.

Which one do families not do to show their support? Pause this video so you can have some time to think about your answer.

Well done if you said C.

Families do not ignore each other to show their support.

Families also show that they are special by celebrating their own traditions and culture.

Culture is the special way a family's community does things, like the language they speak, the food they eat, or the holidays that they celebrate.

Traditions are special things that families do together again and again, like how they celebrate birthdays or what they do when you lose a tooth.

All of these cultures and traditions are special and important to the families that celebrate them.

Different cultures have different traditions for losing a tooth.

For example, Tomas from Spain says, "When I lose a tooth, I put it in a small box and leave it by my bed for El Ratoncito Perez, a little mouse who comes in the night and swaps it for a coin.

Noor from the UK says, "I put my tooth in a tiny envelope and leave it under my pillow for the Tooth Fairy." Sometimes the fairy leaves me a note reminding me to keep brushing well." Chen from China says, "When I lose a bottom tooth, I throw it up into the roof.

If it's a top tooth, I throw it down into the ground.

This helps the new tooth grow in the right direction." What is your tradition when you lose a tooth? Have a little think to yourself.

Time for a check for understanding.

True or false? All families have the same celebrations and traditions.

You can put your hands on your head if you think it's true or your hands on your shoulders if you think it's false.

Hmm.

All families have the same celebrations and traditions: true or false? Pause this video so you can have some time to think about your answer.

Well done if you said false.

This statement is false because different families may have their own celebrations and traditions.

All are important and special.

Time for a task now.

Complete the diagram with what makes your family special.

And you can use a mixture of words and pictures for each section.

So the first section says, "How my family supports me." The second section says, "How my family helps when I'm worried." The third section says, "How my family celebrates my achievements." And the last section says, "One special tradition my family has." So your job is to complete the diagram with what makes your family special in each section.

Pause this video so you can have some time to do the task, and then we will go through the possible answers together.

So, because our families are all different, it means that our diagram will look different too.

But here is what your diagram could look like.

So, "For how my family supports me," you might have put, "They cheer for me, they help me with my reading, and they say, 'Well done.

'" For the second section, it says, "How my family helps when I'm worried, and you could have put: "They give me hugs, they talk to me, and they make me feel safe." For the third section, it says, "How my family celebrates my achievements," and you could have put: "I can choose what's for dinner, display my work, and take photos." And the fourth section says, "One special tradition my family has," and you might have put: "Special Sunday meal, bedtime stories, and game night." Well done if your diagram looks similar to mine.

This brings us to the end of our lesson, and I've had a wonderful time with you today.

Here is a summary of everything that we've covered in today's lesson.

Families all over the world are all different.

They can be big or small, live in different types of homes, and have different people caring for each other.

No matter how different families look, what makes every family special is how much they love and care for one another.

Different families around the world have their own traditions, their own cultures, and their own ways of celebrating.

When we learn about different families, we should always show respect and kindness because every family is special in their own way.