Connecting with others: How can I help
Identifying what makes them and others special, pupils learn how friends, family and classmates can help and support each other.
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Connecting with others: How can I help myself and others feel happy and safe?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe what makes them special.
- Notice what makes others special.
- Identify how families show love and care.
- Name places and people that help them feel safe.
- Identify a trusted adult.
- Name the qualities of a good friend.
- Choose kind, polite ways to solve disagreements.
- Explain how speaking kindly and politely can make people feel.
- Demonstrate kind and respectful behaviour whilst working in a group.
Suggested prior learning
My healthy self: How can we look after our emotions?
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: What makes me special?
Lesson 2: How do families show love and care for each other?
Lesson 3: What helps me feel safe and cared for?
Lesson 4: What is a friend?
Lesson 5: How can we have a kind and friendly class?
Lesson 6: How should people behave towards others?
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Vocabulary display – RSE & PHSE Y1: How can I help myself and others feel happy and safe?
A display version of the vocabulary for the unit 'How can I help myself and others feel happy and safe?'