Emotions: How can we manage our emotions through periods of change?
Emotions: How can we manage our emotions through periods of change?
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Why this why now
At Year 6, pupils may experience a range of emotions, including optimism, apprehension, stress, and pride, as they prepare for the transition to secondary school. Building on their emotions toolkit from previous years, this unit extends to managing emotions during periods of change. This is timely as pupils face major life transitions and need advanced emotional regulation strategies. By learning these concepts now, pupils develop skills to handle transition, understand mental health, celebrate their identity and build resilience.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should be able to recognise and name a wide range of emotions from Key Stage 1 and should understand that emotions can vary in intensity and change over time.
- Pupils should know from earlier learning strategies for managing emotions and should be familiar with their emotions toolkit.
- Pupils should understand from previous learning that everyone experiences difficult emotions including worry and feeling down and that these are normal responses.
- Pupils should be familiar with trusted adults such as parents, carers, teachers and school staff who can help them with emotional or mental health concerns.
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Why this why now
At Year 6, pupils may experience a range of emotions, including optimism, apprehension, stress, and pride, as they prepare for the transition to secondary school. Building on their emotions toolkit from previous years, this unit extends to managing emotions during periods of change. This is timely as pupils face major life transitions and need advanced emotional regulation strategies. By learning these concepts now, pupils develop skills to handle transition, understand mental health, celebrate their identity and build resilience.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should be able to recognise and name a wide range of emotions from Key Stage 1 and should understand that emotions can vary in intensity and change over time.
- Pupils should know from earlier learning strategies for managing emotions and should be familiar with their emotions toolkit.
- Pupils should understand from previous learning that everyone experiences difficult emotions including worry and feeling down and that these are normal responses.
- Pupils should be familiar with trusted adults such as parents, carers, teachers and school staff who can help them with emotional or mental health concerns.
Emotions: How can we manage our emotions through periods of change?
In this unit, pupils learn about emotions such as feeling optimistic, apprehensive, stressed or proud. Pupils build on their emotions toolkit from previous years, developing strategies for handling transitions, understanding mental health and celebrating their unique identity and strengths.
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