Living happy lives
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the features of a happy life.
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.
Teacher tip
Be mindful that discussions about mental health may bring up personal feelings or experiences for some pupils. Remind them of the adults they can talk to if they are feeling worried.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
the health of our minds and emotions
being thankful for what you have
the kinds of foods a person eats
Q2. all have mental health.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Which strategies are more effective when managing our mental health?
Q5.Why is it important to spend time outside?
Q6.Why is it important to surround ourselves with people who care and support us?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
feelings we have inside, like happiness, sadness, or anger
to do with your body
moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy
Q2.Being mentally healthy means that we feel all but that we are able to return to feeling happy.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.What can make us happy?
Q5.Match each example to whether the person is most likely an introvert, extrovert or both.
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.
Q6.What do our basic needs include?
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