2026/27 preview
Lesson 4: What is a period?
Understanding what a period is and what happens when you have one.
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Learning objective
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To explain what a period is and what happens when you have one.
Success criteria
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I can explain what a period is.
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
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In this unit
Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y4: How will my body and emotions change as I grow up?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 5: How can we show kindness and understanding about body changes?Lesson 6: Who can I talk to about growing up and changes?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 20 March 2026
