Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: Friendship problems

Pupils develop their understanding that friendships can have problems but that these can be overcome.

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Learning objective

  • To begin to understand that friendships can have problems but we can overcome these

Statutory guidance

  • Respectful relationships: Pupils should know that there are practical steps they can take in a range of different contexts to improve or support respectful relationships (Y1)
  • Respectful relationships: Pupils should know that healthy friendships are positive and welcoming towards others, and do not make others feel lonely or excluded (Y2)

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

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Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Choose one character from the story to act out and focus on their emotions only.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Should be challenged to describe a greater depth of understanding about the feelings and motivations of each character.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils’ understanding and progress

Vocabulary

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Kapow Primary, 
RSE & PSHE specialist
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