Grandad’s Camper by Harry Woodgate

 

Year 3- 4 lesson plan

Text: Grandad’s Camper by Harry Woodgate

Lesson plan by Andrew Moffat

Enquiry question: How do memories make me feel?

RSE links: the characteristics of healthy family life, commitment to each other, including in times of difficulty, protection and care for children and other family members, the importance of spending time together and sharing each other’s lives

that others’ families, either in school or in the wider world, sometimes look different from their family, but that they should respect those differences and know that other children’s families are also characterised by love and care

Starter: what is a memory? How can memories affect your mental health? Give examples of memories that might make someone feel joy; give examples of memories that might make people fell sorrow. What do you think is the best thing to do if a memory makes you feel sad?

Main: Read “Grandads camper” and discuss:

-          Why does the child like staying at Grandads house?

-          How does Grandad describe Gramps and ow did they spend their time together?

-          “There are so many wonderful things in this world and I want to see them with you” how do you think Grandad and Gramps feel about each other?

-          Why do you think Gramps isn’t around anymore?

-          How do you think Grandad feels when he shares his memories about Gramps even though Gramps has gone?

-          “I just don’t feel like it,” why do you think Grandad doesn’t go out in his van by himself or just find a friend to go with?

-          Why does Grandad laugh when the child suggests they fix up the van?

-          “It’s what Gramps would have wanted” why?

-          How do you think the child has changed the way Grandad feels about Gramps and his life today?

Activity: Do you think the child helped Grandad to feel better by encouraging him to talk about his memories? Why didn’t the child just talk at Grandad about their life instead?

Think about an imaginary Grandad or Grandma. Draw a picture of them in the middle of the page and around them draw and label different memories in clouds from different parts of their life. Think about what they might have done, where they might have been, who they went with; create a bank of memories they can talk about next time you meet them.

Plenary: Can memories upset people sometimes? How do you know if it is ok to ask someone about their memories? Think about your own memories; which ones do you like to think about? If there are any that worry you, what can you do about that? What can we learn from this story about sharing memories and our mental health?

 

 


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