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What happened to you by James Catchpole and Karen George

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  KS1- Y3 lesson plan Text : What happened to you by James Catchpole and Karen George Lesson plan by Andrew Moffat Enquiry question : Can I ask a question? RSE links : the importance of respecting others, even when they are very different from them (for example, physically, in character, personality or backgrounds), or make different choices or have different preferences or beliefs. that healthy friendships are positive and welcoming towards others, and do not make others feel lonely or excluded the conventions of courtesy and manners Starter : discuss the front cover of the book- what is the child doing? Do you notice anything different about the child? What do you think the child is playing? Do you play on swings, could you join in? Main : Read, “What happened to you” and discuss: -what is Joe’s favourite game? - why do you think Joe says sharks are easy compared to kids he hasn’...

Grandad’s Camper by Harry Woodgate

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  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 ...

Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour and Daniel Egneus

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  KS2 lesson plan Text : Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour and Daniel Egneus  Lesson plan by Andrew Moffat Enquiry question : How do I pass hope on? RSE links: how important friendships are in making us feel happy and secure, and how people choose and make friends Starter : In this story a child finds a pebble and it makes her feel calm. How do you think a pebble can possibly make a child feel calm and safe? Main : Read “Lubna and pebble” and discuss: -           What is the situation Lubna finds herself in? what is a refugee? -           Why was Lubna on a beach, why were dad’s arms salty? -           “they landed in a land of tents” where is Lubna? -           “Pebble always listened to her s...

Hungary anti LGBT law

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  Year 6 -KS3 lesson plan Enquiry Question: What’s it got to do with me? Aim: To consider how laws in other countries might affect me RSE links: the importance of respecting others, even when they are very different from them (for example, physically, in character, personality or backgrounds), or make different choices or have different preferences or beliefs Starter: show this photo and ask children what is happening The photo shows a protest in Hungary on 15 th June 2021 against a new law that bans LGBT materials in schools. The Prime Minister Viktor Orban says the law protects children. Where is Hungary? Show on a Europe map. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/15/hungary-passes-law-banning-lbgt-content-in-schools   Main: Watch this news report from NBC America about the new law and discuss the following questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGWVmH_EFAg - ...

The neighbourhood surprise by Sarah Van Dongen

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  KS1- Y3 lesson plan Text: The neighbourhood surprise by Sarah Van Dongen          Lesson plan by Andrew Moffat Enquiry question: what is a community? RSE links: the importance of respecting others, even when they are very different from them (for example, physically, in character, personality or backgrounds), or make different choices or have different preferences or beliefs. Starter: What is a community? Do you live in a community? How do people in a community help each other? Main: Read The neighbourhood surprise by Sarah Van Dongen and discuss: -           Look at the food inside the front cover – which do you recognise? -           How are the people who live on Redbird Rd different to each other? -           When Koya ...

Super duper you by Sophy Henn

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  KS1- Y3 lesson plan Text: Super duper you by Sophy Henn                                           Lesson plan by Andrew Moffat Enquiry question: What am I like? ( or Can I describe my personality?) RSE links: the importance of self-respect and how this links to their own happiness Starter: Look at the front cover, what do you think this book might be about? Why are there lots of different objects around the child? What do you think the objects might show us about the child? Main: Read Super duper you by Sophy Henn  and discuss: -           Who do you think is telling the story? -           “Some...

Everybody has a body by John Burgerman

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  KS1 lesson plan Text : Everybody has a body by John Burgerman Lesson plan by Andrew Moffat Enquiry question : How am I different? RSE objectives: The importance of respecting others, even when they are very different from them (for example, physically, in character, personality or backgrounds), or make different choices or have different preferences or beliefs. Starter : Discuss the front cover – what do you see? How are the characters the same, how are they different? Do they all look happy? How do you know? Ask children to describe a character without pointing to it, can we recognize which one they are describing? Inside the front cover there are different circles of colour; why do you think they are there? Main : Read “Everybody has a body” start to finish then discuss: ·        What is this book about? ·        How are ...