Growing up: How will my body and emotions change as I grow up?

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Growing up: How will my body and emotions change as I grow up?

Unit outcomes

Explain what body boundaries are.
Identify and correctly name some physical changes that happen during puberty.
Use appropriate terminology to talk about puberty changes with confidence and respect.
Recognise that everyone goes through puberty and that changes happen at different times and rates.
Recognise that emotions and feelings change as people grow up, including during puberty.
Explain what a period is using clear, age-appropriate language.
Identify ways periods can be managed, such as using pads or period pants.
Demonstrate respectful and kind language when talking about bodies and physical changes.
Identify one or more trusted adults at home or at school they could talk to.

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Growing up: How can we look after and respect our bodies as we grow?

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Lessons

Lesson 1: What are body boundaries?

Lesson 2: How will I grow and change during puberty?

Lesson 3: Which emotional changes could I experience when growing up?

Lesson 4: What is a period?

Lesson 5: How can we show kindness and understanding about body changes?

Lesson 6: Who can I talk to about growing up and changes?

Key skills

Describing some physical changes

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Unkind or negative

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Key vocabulary

boundaries (Y3/4)

breasts (Y3/4)

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English: Spoken language.

British values: Mutual respect.

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Growing up: How will my body and emotions change as I grow up?

Unit outcomes

Suggested prior learning

Growing up: How can we look after and respect our bodies as we grow?

Teacher video: How will my body and emotions change as I grow up? Unit overview

Lessons

Lesson 1: What are body boundaries?

Lesson 2: How will I grow and change during puberty?

Lesson 3: Which emotional changes could I experience when growing up?

Lesson 4: What is a period?

Lesson 5: How can we show kindness and understanding about body changes?

Lesson 6: Who can I talk to about growing up and changes?

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Key knowledge

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