Healthy families
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe what a healthy family should feel like.
Key learning points
- Families are never perfect and many families struggle.
- Parents and carers may not always have as much money and time for us as we would like.
- Families need rules and routines to keep things fair and safe.
- There is a difference between secrets and surprises.
- Problems in our families are never our fault and we should seek help if we don't feel safe.
Keywords
Family - the people we live with and may be related to
Struggle - when someone is finding it hard to overcome a challenge
Rules - expectations to follow that can keep us safe
Secret - something that is kept hidden
Common misconception
I am responsible for how my family is.
Although we can help our parents and carers, it can never be a child's responsibility to ensure the wellbeing of the whole family. Even if a child makes mistakes, or has additional needs, the health of the family is the responsibility of the adults.
Teacher tip
Emphasise that love and care are the most important things.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
when something is good for us, our minds and bodies
treating others kindly, valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries
an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
Q2.Which statements are true?
Q3.Who are examples of trusted adults?
Q4.Finish the sentences so that they are correct.
kindly and with love.
feel scared or worried most of the time.
we are upset, worried or sad.
provide the things that children need.
Q5.Which are examples of phrases we can use to stick up for ourselves by firmly stating what we feel and what we need?
Q6.In friendships, we need to our needs and the needs of others.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
the people we live with and may be related to
when someone is finding it hard to overcome a challenge
something that is kept hidden
Q2.Families need to keep things fair and safe, for example, treat each other with respect and ask before you borrow something from someone else.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Which of these scenarios are surprises?
Q5.What should we do if we don't feel safe or if we are worried about our family?
Q6.It's important to remember that families are never and that all families struggle at some point.
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Healthy families, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Healthy families, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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