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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Name a variety of ways that they can move their bodies and describe how moving their body makes them feel healthy, strong and happy.
- Identify some things that help them have a good night’s sleep.
- Explain why sleep is important and describe how they feel depending on how well they have slept.
- Name and describe a range of fruits and vegetables.
- Sort foods into simple groups and explain that fruits and vegetables are a healthy choice.
- Identify which foods and drinks should be enjoyed often and which should be enjoyed only sometimes.
- Explain in simple terms why water and healthy foods help the body.
- Explain why teeth should be brushed twice a day and demonstrate correct brushing technique.
- Create a visual timetable that includes a variety of healthy habits from across the unit and explain how these habits help to keep the body and mind healthy.
Suggested prior learning
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Lessons
Lesson 1: How does moving my body make me feel?
Lesson 2: Why is sleep important?
Lesson 3: What foods can help me stay healthy?
Lesson 4: How can I make some healthy food and drink choices?
Lesson 5: What can I do to keep my teeth clean and healthy?
Lesson 6: How can I make healthy choices every day?
Key skills
- Talking about how they
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Key knowledge
To know:
- That resting and
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Key vocabulary
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Sticky notes ×30
- A ball 1
- Wonder box ×1
- Fruits At least 3
- Vegetables At least 3
- A feely bag containing a selection of plastic or wooden food and drink items.
- Hoops 3
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Green and orange colouring pencils
×15 - ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle 1
The equipment below is optional
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×30
- Glue sticks ×30
- Video recording devices ×1
- Seeds, pots and soil to grow vegetables ×30
- Glass of water 1
- Teaspoon 1
- Toothbrushes ×30
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Unit resources
Vocabulary display – RSE & PSHE Y2: How can we look after our bodies?
A display version of the vocabulary for the unit 'How can we look after our bodies?'
Unit resource: KS1 Emotions and feelings poster
A poster showing the six main emotions and associated feelings.
Cross-curricular opportunities
Maths: Measurement.
Science: Animals, including humans.
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