Lesson 6: Similarities and differences

Exploring diversity through activities and discussion about similarities and differences and understanding that we are all unique.

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Learning objectives

  • To explore diversity through thinking about similarities and differences.

EYFS outcomes

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

  • See themselves as a valuable individual.

Understanding the World

ELG: People, Culture and Communities: Know some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class.

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

To understand why we have rules.

Note any specific next steps for individual children.

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