This Year 5 pupil-facing video clearly explains what menstruation is, why it happens, and how to manage it. It introduces key reproductive organs, describes the menstrual cycle and ovulation, and provides reassurance about what to expect when starting periods. The video also explores different sanitary products and helps normalise this natural stage of puberty. This video supports the following lesson:
There is an alternative version of this video available that is voiced by a man.
This Year 5 pupil video introduces the topic of menstruation in a clear, supportive and age-appropriate way. It explains what a period is, why it happens, and what changes take place inside the body. The video also covers menstrual hygiene products and normalises the range of experiences girls may have when starting their period. This video supports the lesson below:
There is a version of this video voiced by a woman.
This informative video explains the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty. It explores the anatomical differences between male and female bodies, including the clitoris, and describes key changes such as growth spurts, development of sexual characteristics, increased sweating, spots, and mood swings. The video reassures pupils that while the changes can feel overwhelming, they are a normal and shared part of growing up. Designed to support RSE lessons, it helps pupils understand and normalize the transition into adulthood.
There is an alternative version of this video available for schools that choose not to teach the word ‘clitoris’.
This RSE pupil-facing video introduces the changes that happen during puberty in a clear and age-appropriate way. It explains the physical and emotional developments experienced by both boys and girls, including the roles of hormones, body growth, menstruation, and voice changes. The video helps normalise these experiences and reassures pupils that these changes are part of growing up.
Some schools choose not to teach the knowledge of the word ‘clitoris’. This puberty video does not include the word clitoris.
Always watch a video to the end before showing it to your class.
Understanding Puberty: A Key Stage 2 RSE Resource
This informative and animated Kapow Primary RSE/PSHE video supports Year 5 pupils as they begin to learn about the physical and emotional changes that take place during puberty. With clear, age-appropriate language and visuals, it introduces the changes that happen to both boys and girls as their bodies develop and mature, helping to lay the foundation for healthy understanding and confidence.
Learning About Growing Up
Pupils will explore key concepts including the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast growth, changes to genitals, pubic and underarm hair, voice changes, and skin changes like spots. The video also explains the role of hormones and how they can affect both the body and emotions, normalising the wide range of feelings that can occur during this stage of life.
Safe, Sensitive, and Curriculum-Aligned
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s RSE/PSHE curriculum, designed by experts to meet statutory guidance and support teachers in delivering these important lessons with confidence. It encourages respect, empathy, and body positivity, providing a safe and inclusive starting point for open conversations about growing up.
The video is part of this lesson on puberty.
In this video, recorded on 5th October 2021, we provide an overview of Kapow Primary’s Computing scheme. Find out how the curriculum is structured, what support is available for teachers, and how the scheme aligns with national expectations while being flexible to suit your school’s specific needs. Find the accompanying slides here.
This video explores how to teach physical health in RSHE, covering diet, sleep, and activity topics. Sarah discusses how these lessons connect to other subjects like PE and D&T, and offers practical advice for navigating sensitive topics such as obesity, eating disorders, and parental support—while promoting a healthy and balanced approach.
This video explores how to approach physical health education in RSHE lessons. Sarah discusses the importance of teaching children about the links between diet, sleep, and physical activity, and how these lessons can complement subjects like D&T and PE. She offers guidance on handling sensitive issues such as childhood obesity, family eating disorders, and lack of parental support, while maintaining a safe and respectful classroom environment. The interview also highlights the Eatwell Guide as a model for healthy eating and stresses the importance of promoting balance over restriction. Finally, it addresses how to spot signs of illness in pupils without causing unnecessary anxiety.
This video explores the theme of friendships in RSHE lessons. Sarah discusses how children are taught to form and maintain friendships, understand that falling out is normal, and practise friendly behaviours. She explains how to support children who struggle with friendships using distancing techniques like stories and puppets, and how to include those who may not have close friends but are content. The video also advises teachers on handling repetitive content and real-life class situations by adapting lesson scenarios while ensuring they remain depersonalised and inclusive.
