Y3/4: Lesson 3 (Cycle B): Relaxation: visualisation

Children identify what makes them feel calm and learn some relaxation techniques.

Learning objectives

  • To understand what relaxation feels like
  • To understand that relaxation techniques can be used anywhere

Statutory guidance

  • Simple self-care techniques, including the importance of rest, time spent with friends and family and the benefits of hobbies and interests.
  • That mental wellbeing is a normal part of daily life, in the same way as physical health.

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

Classroom resources

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Could benefit from having more examples of calm places and support in describing the environment. Use Activity: Visualisation – describing words (see Classroom resources) resource to support discussion.

Pupils working at greater depth: Should think about how they would talk someone through this place as a visualisation activity and use appropriate expression and intonation to calmly talk someone through their relaxing environment.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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