Families are special
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why families are special.
Key learning points
- Families can have adults and children.
- Each person's family is special.
Keywords
Family - the people we live with and may be related to
Special - unlike anything else
Common misconception
All families look the same.
Families are made up of so many different combinations of people.
Teacher tip
Ensure to use inclusive language such as parent / carer to ensure that you are not creating the idea of normal / other in your description of families.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What does a good listener do?
Q2.What does it mean to respect other people's beliefs?
Q3.Good friends ...
Q4.Who is a good friend?
Q5.Complete the sentence with the missing word: A good listens to you and respects you.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Every family is ...
Q2.What do we call the people we live with and may be related to?
Q3.Who is the adult?
Q4.Families can ...
Q5.True or False? All families look the same.
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