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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can explain what deep feelings are.

      Key learning points

      1. Deep feelings are formed by our experiences in life.
      2. Love is a deep feeling.
      3. Deep feelings tell us that we really care about something.
      4. Sometimes deep feelings are difficult to explain.
      5. Deep feelings are a normal part of being human and many people experience them.

      Keywords

      • Experience - things that happen to us and how they make us feel

      • Love - a feeling of caring deeply about someone or something

      • Care - to be kind to someone

      Common misconception

      Deep feelings are bad.

      Deep feelings are a normal part of being human and many people experience them. Deep feelings help us understand what is important to us and tell us what we care about.

      Teacher tip

      Reinforce the message that if any pupil is struggling with deep feelings that they speak to a trusted adult. Remind pupils of the adults they can speak to at school.

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the word to the definition.

      Correct Answer:emotions,feelings we have inside, like happiness, sadness or anger

      feelings we have inside, like happiness, sadness or anger

      Correct Answer:change,the way things become different to how they used to be

      the way things become different to how they used to be

      Correct Answer:support,to provide help and encouragement to others

      to provide help and encouragement to others

      Q2.
      Which statements are true?

      We feel our emotions in the same strength.
      Correct answer: We can feel emotions in different strengths.
      Everyone feels emotions the same.
      Correct answer: Everyone feels emotions differently.

      Q3.
      Strong emotions are ...

      Correct answer: when the emotion lasts for a long time
      when the emotion lasts a short time
      Correct answer: when it feels more difficult to manage
      when it feels easier to manage

      Q4.
      How can we tell if we are experiencing a strong emotion?

      by asking our younger sibling
      Correct answer: by listening to our bodies
      Correct answer: by noticing how we feel
      by asking our toys

      Q5.
      Which of the following are examples of strong emotions?

      your friend made you smile at a joke
      you feel a bit annoyed for dropping your pencil on the floor
      Correct answer: you've been worried all week for a test at school
      Correct answer: you fell out with your friend at lunch time and you feel angry all day

      Q6.
      How can we regulate our strong emotions?

      by keeping our feelings to ourselves
      Correct answer: by talking to a trusted adult
      Correct answer: by writing or drawing our feelings
      Correct answer: by taking a break in a quiet area

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the word to the definition.

      Correct Answer:experience,things that happen to us and how they make us feel

      things that happen to us and how they make us feel

      Correct Answer:love,a feeling of caring deeply about someone or something

      a feeling of caring deeply about someone or something

      Correct Answer:care,to be kind to someone

      to be kind to someone

      Q2.
      Deep feelings ...

      Correct answer: are formed by our experiences in life
      are formed by the foods we eat
      Correct answer: tell us that we really care about something
      tell us our favourite colour

      Q3.
      Deep feelings help us understand what is to us.

      Correct Answer: important, special

      Q4.
      When might we experience deep feelings?

      when we feel tired
      when we feel bored
      Correct answer: when something good happens to us
      Correct answer: when something changes in our life

      Q5.
      Which statements are false?

      Deep feelings are always ok.
      Correct answer: Deep feelings are never ok.
      Correct answer: Only adults experience deep feelings.
      Many people experience deep feelings.

      Q6.
      Who can help us when we experience deep feelings?

      our younger sibling
      Correct answer: parent or carer
      our pet
      Correct answer: teachers and school staff

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