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Lesson 2: Relaxation: Mindfulness

Learning about the importance of relaxation, children learn how to to use mindfulness techniques as a strategy to manage their emotions.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: What does SMART stand for? and use this to recap the children's knowledge of SMART targets from the previous lesson.

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In this unit

Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y6: Health and wellbeingLesson 1: What can I be?
Lesson 2: Relaxation: Mindfulness
Lesson 3: Taking responsibility for my healthLesson 4: The impact of technology on healthLesson 5: Resilience toolboxLesson 6: ImmunisationLesson 7: Good and bad habitsLesson 8: Physical health concerns
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 17 April 2026

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