Lesson 3: How are my mind and body connected?
Exploring how the mind and body are connected by noticing changing moods and discussing how sleep, food, movement and rest affect feelings.
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Learning objective
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Statutory guidance
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. 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
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
In this unit
Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y3: How can I take care of my mind and body?Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessonsLesson 1: How do emotions affect my body?Lesson 2: How can I tell how someone else might be feeling?Lesson 4: How does sleep help my mind and body?Lesson 5: What can I do when I experience strong emotions?Lesson 6: When should I ask an adult for emotional support?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 24 July 2026
