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Learning objective
- To understand that our minds and bodies are connected.
Success criteria
- I can give examples of how my mind
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Statutory guidance
RSE and Health
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Cross-curricular links
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Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement 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 refer to the Resource: Knowledge organiser to recall and use key vocabulary throughout the lesson.
- Could have their own copy of the Resource: Priya’s ups and downs and draw up or down arrows to show her mood instead of stepping forward/back.
- Could give verbal responses instead of writing when answering the questions on the Presentation: Choices in the Main event.
- Could use the Resource: Sentence starters when sharing three ways to care for their mind and body in the Wrapping up.
Pupils working at greater depth
- Should use examples from the story Priya’s ups and downs to explain how physical factors can influence feelings by linking events, such as being tired, eating lunch or being active, to changes in her mood.
- Could suggest a change Priya could make in the future (e.g. remembering her water bottle) when exploring how her choices affect her mood.
- Should explain how a body scan can help look after a person’s body and mind.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with a secure understanding can:
- Give examples of how feelings, choices
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Vocabulary definitions
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body
The whole physical part of you.
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health
How our bodies and minds are working or feeling.
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In this unit
Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y3: How can I take care of my mind and body?
Y3: Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons
Lesson 1: How do emotions affect my body?
Lesson 2: How can I tell how someone else might be feeling?
Lesson 3: How are my mind and body connected?
Lesson 4: How does sleep help my mind and body?
Lesson 5: What can I do when I experience strong emotions?
Lesson 6: When should I ask an adult for emotional support?