Different types of families
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe different types of family structures and explain why families might change over time.
Key learning points
- Every family is special and different.
- Not every family looks the same.
- Families can change over time.
- Family can be people we are related to and people we are not.
Keywords
Parents or carers - adults who care for or look after children
Siblings - someone's sisters or brothers
Change - the way things become different to how they used to be
Common misconception
Families always stay the same.
There are many reasons that a family might change such as a new baby or parents or carers separating. Family change brings mixed emotions. Even when families change they still love each other.
Teacher tip
Ensure that you celebrate the diversity of families. Never refer to 'normal families', as this can lead to feelings of exclusion.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these roles can only adults do?
Q2.Family means ...
Q3.Families help us by …
Q4.Which of these roles can adults and children do together?
Q5. Families should to each other and work it out if they have an argument.
Q6.Family are important for keeping everyone safe and happy.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Siblings are ...
Q2.All types of families can provide the __________ that children need.
Q3.Which is true?
Q4.Which shows a change that may happen to a family?
Q5.Which word means the way things become different to how they used to be?
Q6.If you ever feel worried or upset about change, who should you talk to?
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