Living happy lives
I can describe the features of a happy life.
Living happy lives
I can describe the features of a happy life.
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Key learning points
- Being mentally healthy means feeling a range of emotions.
- Living a happy life includes meeting your basic needs and looking after your physical health.
- Living a happy life includes having people you can talk to and doing things you enjoy and feel good at.
- Everyone's happy life will look different as everyone is different.
Keywords
Emotions - feelings we have inside, like happiness, sadness or anger
Physical - relating to your body
Common misconception
The same things will make different people happy.
Everyone is different, therefore, different things will make different people happy in life.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
the health of our minds and emotions
being thankful for what you have
the kinds of foods a person eats
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
feelings we have inside, like happiness, sadness, or anger
to do with your body
moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy
I love reading quietly in my room after a busy day at school.
I feel excited when I'm playing games with lots of friends.
I enjoy group projects but also like working alone sometimes.