Managing self: Taking on challenges

In this unit, children will understand why we have rules, the importance of persistence and perseverance in the face of challenges, learn how to communicate effectively with others, practice 'grounding' coping strategies, and to learn new skills that will help them show resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge.

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Why do we have rules?

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Lesson 2: Building towers

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Lesson 3: Team den building

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Lesson 4: Grounding

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Lesson 5: Team races

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Lesson 6: Circus skills

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Key skills

  • Discussing ways that we
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Key knowledge

  • To know that I
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