Facing challenges
I can explain why I am feeling challenged and describe ways to take action to overcome this.
Facing challenges
I can explain why I am feeling challenged and describe ways to take action to overcome this.
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Key learning points
- There are many reasons we may find something challenging, including our self-esteem, energy levels and emotional state.
- Paying attention to our emotions helps us understand why we find something challenging; then we can apply strategies.
- If we feel nervous about something, we can take deep breaths, break it down into smaller steps and talk about it.
- If we feel frustrated by something, we can take a break, try doing it another way or ask someone if they might help.
- If we feel sad and alone, we can make a plan to go and do something or reach out to a friend.
Keywords
Challenge - in this context, a problem that is difficult to solve or overcome
Strategy - a plan you make to reach a goal or win something, like figuring out the best moves in a game or how to study for a test
Common misconception
We should solve challenges on our own.
Some challenges need more time, effort and support to overcome. Asking for help isn’t a weakness - it's a good way to learn and feel supported.
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To help you plan your year 5 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Facing challenges, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
feelings we have inside, like happiness, sadness or anger
feeling mad or upset when things don't go the way you want them to go
feeling good about yourself and knowing that you're a good person
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
in this context, a problem that is difficult to solve or overcome
when you focus on something
a plan you make to reach a goal or win something