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Learning objective
- To understand that being kind can help me too.
Success criteria
- I can describe how helping others makes people
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Statutory guidance
RSE and Health
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Cross-curricular links
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 use the Resource: Emotions and feelings poster to aid discussion and when completing the Activity: My kindness pledge in the Main event.
- Could refer to the Presentation: Ways to be kind when discussing the scenarios in the Main event and when completing the Activity: My kindness pledge.
- Could draw their pledge on plain paper instead of writing it.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should suggest a consequence of their kindness pledge (e.g. I will ask others to join in games at breaktime so no one is left out).
- Could say how showing and receiving kindness could affect mood over a day, making links to the lesson
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Describe how helping
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Vocabulary definitions
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kindness
Being caring and thoughtful towards other people.
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lonely
Not feeling connected or understood by others, even if you are around people.
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In this unit
Assessment - RSE & PSHE Y4: How can I make healthy choices?
Y4 Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons
Lesson 1: What is a balanced diet and why does having one matter?
Lesson 2: How can being active help my mind and body?
Lesson 3: How can I keep my energy up throughout the day?
Lesson 4: How can I get support for myself or others?
Lesson 5: How can I respond when things feel hard?
Lesson 6: Why is helping others good for me too?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 5th June, 2026
