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Learning objective
- To explore how to be kind even when you are angry or upset.
Success criteria
- I can explain why it is important
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Statutory guidance
RSE
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement they created in the Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons and recap the agreed rules. If needed, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could be read a social story using the Resource: Wet play story before the lesson.
- Could use the Resource: Emotions and feelings when discussing the characters in the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could suggest their own way to solve the characters’ problems.
- Should explain why one solution might be kinder or fairer than another.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Choose kind and polite ways to solve disagreements.
- Explain
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Vocabulary definitions
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calm
A feeling when everything feels peaceful and okay.
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friendly
Being kind and welcoming towards others.
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In this unit
Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y1: Helping myself and others feel happy and safe
Lesson 1: What makes me special?
Lesson 2: How do families show love and care for each other?
Lesson 3: What helps me feel safe and cared for?
Lesson 4: What is a friend?
Lesson 5: How can we have a kind and friendly class?
Lesson 6: How should people behave towards others?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 2nd March, 2026
