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Year 2

Private parts of our bodies

I can describe which parts of my body are private.

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Year 2

Private parts of our bodies

I can describe which parts of my body are private.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Every part of our body is important.
  2. Our genitals are between our legs; they are important as they help us go to the toilet.
  3. Boys have penises and girls have vulvas.
  4. Some parts of our body are private, like our genitals.
  5. If someone asks to look at or touch your genitals, or makes you feel uncomfortable, you can say ‘stop’ or ‘no’.

Keywords

  • Genitals - the private parts of our body between our legs

  • Penis - a private body part that boys and men have between their legs

  • Vulva - a private body part that girls and women have between their legs

Common misconception

Only some parts of our body are important.

All parts of the body are important as they all serve different functions.


To help you plan your year 2 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Private parts of our bodies, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

It's best practice for child protection to teach scientific names for genitals so disclosures are clear. The term 'vulva' is the most relevant term when discussing female genitals, however, the term 'vagina' has also been included as this is a word that is more commonly used.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

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Lesson video

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the word to the definition.

Correct Answer:trusted adult,someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us

someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us

Correct Answer:doctor,someone who is trained to help us get better when we are ill

someone who is trained to help us get better when we are ill

Correct Answer:important,when something matters a lot

when something matters a lot

Q2.
Who can help us if we worried?

our younger siblings
Correct answer: a parent or carer
Correct answer: a teacher
our pet

Q3.
What makes a good friend?

someone who ignores our feelings
Correct answer: someone who listens to our feelings
someone who is unkind
Correct answer: someone who is kind

Q4.
A good friend if we say 'no'.

Correct Answer: stops, listens, respects

Q5.
What does 'respect' mean?

disliking something or somebody else
Correct answer: treating others kindly and valuing their feelings
something that is important, unique, or loved in its own way

Q6.
What makes a family special?

ignore
Correct answer: love
Correct answer: care
Correct answer: support
unkindness

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the word to the definition.

Correct Answer:genitals,the private parts of our body between our legs

the private parts of our body between our legs

Correct Answer:penis,a private body part that boys and men have between their legs

a private body part that boys and men have between their legs

Correct Answer:vulva,a private body part that girls and women have between their legs

a private body part that girls and women have between their legs

Q2.
Every part of our body is .

Correct Answer: important, special

Q3.
Which part of our body is private?

our eyes
Correct answer: our genitals
our toe nails
our legs

Q4.
Where on our body are our genitals?

on our arms
on our back
Correct answer: between our legs
between our ears

Q5.
Which statements are true?

Anyone should look at our genitals.
Anyone should touch our genitals.
Correct answer: Only trusted adults should look at our genitals when necessary.
Correct answer: Only trusted adults should touch our genitals when necessary.

Q6.
What should we do if someone looks at or touches our genitals?

Correct answer: say 'stop' or 'no'
say 'it's ok' or 'yes'
Correct answer: tell a trusted adult