Family changes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the ways that families can change.
Key learning points
- Families can change for a number of reasons.
- Change can be good and bad.
- Change can be challenging.
- We might need support in times of change.
- We are sometimes separated from our loved-ones because of illness, death, work-demands or distance.
Keywords
Change - the way things become different to how they used to be
Challenging - when something is difficult to solve
Support - to provide help and encouragement to others
Common misconception
Change is exceptional.
Most people experience changes in their lives. These might include losing a loved one, being separated from a family member, being evicted, or moving school. Change may look and feel different for everyone.
Teacher tip
Remind pupils of the support in your setting where they might access support with sudden changes.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
being one of a kind or different from others
something important or interesting about someone
believing in and worshipping a god or gods
Q2.Every family has many things that make them .
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.What does 'ethnicity' refer to?
Q5.How should we treat people who have a different ethnicity or culture to us?
Q6.How can we learn about different ethnicities and cultures?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
the way things have become different to how they used to be
when something is difficult to solve
to provide help and encouragement to others
Q2.Families can for a number of reasons.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Which of the following are examples of changes in a family?
Q5.How might someone feel during change?
Q6.What can we do to help ourselves manage our emotions during times of change?
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Family changes, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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