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Unit outcomes
- Explain what body boundaries are.
- Identify and correctly name some physical changes that happen during puberty.
- Use appropriate terminology to talk about puberty changes with confidence and respect.
- Recognise that everyone goes through puberty and that changes happen at different times and rates.
- Recognise that emotions and feelings change as people grow up, including during puberty.
- Explain what a period is using clear, age-appropriate language.
- Identify ways periods can be managed, such as using pads or period pants.
- Demonstrate respectful and kind language when talking about bodies and physical changes.
- Identify one or more trusted adults at home or at school they could talk to.
Suggested prior learning
Growing up: How can we look after and respect our bodies as we grow?
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Teacher video: How will my body and emotions change as I grow up? Unit overview
Lessons
Lesson 1: What are body boundaries?
Lesson 2: How will I grow and change during puberty?
Lesson 3: Which emotional changes could I experience when growing up?
Lesson 4: What is a period?
Lesson 5: How can we show kindness and understanding about body changes?
Lesson 6: Who can I talk to about growing up and changes?
Key skills
Key skills
- Describing some physical changes
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Unkind or negative
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Key vocabulary
boundaries (Y3/4)
breasts (Y3/4)
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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
- Colouring pencils ×30
- Wonder box ×1
- Hoops ×15
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×15
- Sticky notes
- Counters Each child: 3
- Small pots or cups containing the pre-cut Activity: What do you know about periods? ×15
- Period products such as pads, tampons, period pants and menstrual cups As needed
- Strips of paper Each child: 2
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Unit resources
Vocabulary display – RSE & PSHE Y4: How will my body and emotions change as I grow up?
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Parent and carer information letter – RSE & PSHE LKS2: Growing up: How will my body and emotions change as I grow up?
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language.
British values: Mutual respect.
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Growing up: How can I manage the changes to my body and emotions as I grow up?
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