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Year 5

Family change and challenges

I can describe some of the changes and challenges that families may face and explain why it is important for family members to respect boundaries.

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Year 5

Family change and challenges

I can describe some of the changes and challenges that families may face and explain why it is important for family members to respect boundaries.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Many young people care for their family members.
  2. Many families will face changes.
  3. We should feel safe with our families.
  4. There is a difference between secrets and surprises.
  5. Family members should respect each other's boundaries.

Keywords

  • Struggling - when someone is finding it hard to overcome a challenge

  • Boundary - an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow

  • Respect - treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries; for example, listening carefully and being polite, even if you disagree

Common misconception

Only adults having caring responsibilities.

Some young people are young carers.


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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the word to the definition.
Correct Answer:challenge,a problem that is difficult to solve or overcome

a problem that is difficult to solve or overcome

Correct Answer:support,to provide help and encouragement to others

to provide help and encouragement to others

Correct Answer:provide,to give someone everything they need

to give someone everything they need

Q2.
Everyone faces in their life.
Correct Answer: challenges, problems, difficult situations, changes
Q3.
How could we support someone who is struggling?
Correct answer: by listening to their feelings
by ignoring their feelings
Correct answer: by asking how they want to be supported
by pressuring them to talk to us
Q4.
What could we say to someone who was struggling?
Correct answer: "Is there anything I can help you with?"
"I'd rather play with someone who is happy ..."
"Why do you look miserable?"
Correct answer: "Would you like to join our game?"
Q5.
Which statements are true?
Children should fix big problems in their family.
Correct answer: It is not a child's job to fix big problems in their family.
Only children struggle with things.
Correct answer: Everyone will struggle with things at some point in their life.
Q6.
What should we do if we are struggling?
Correct answer: speak to a trusted adult
stay inside for long periods of time
Correct answer: write down our feelings
eat chocolate all day
Correct answer: do something we enjoy

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the word to the definition.
Correct Answer:struggling,when someone is finding it hard to overcome a challenge

when someone is finding it hard to overcome a challenge

Correct Answer:boundary,an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow

an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow

Correct Answer:respect,treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas & boundaries

treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas & boundaries

Q2.
What might a young carer do?
Correct answer: look after someone who is struggling
work at a hospital
drive cars
Correct answer: clean the home
Q3.
Which statements are true?
Correct answer: Everyone has different boundaries.
Only adults' boundaries are important.
Only adults have boundaries.
Correct answer: We should respect each other's boundaries.
Q4.
Why is it important to respect family members' boundaries?
Correct answer: it helps people to feel safe
it helps people to feel rested
Correct answer: it helps people to feel cared for
it helps people get better at maths
Q5.
Families can face such as moving home, a new baby or a parent or carer getting a new job.
Correct Answer: changes, challenges
Q6.
What is the difference between secrets and surprises?
Secrets are meant to feel exciting or special.
Correct answer: Surprises are meant to feel exciting or special.
Correct answer: Secrets can make us feel worried or uncomfortable.
Surprises will always make us feel worried or uncomfortable.