Y1/2 (A): Lesson 8: My private parts are private

Children learn about the concept of privacy and the correct vocabulary for body parts.

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Learning objective

  • To begin to understand the concept of privacy and the correct vocabulary for body parts.

Statutory guidance

Pupils should know:

  • That each person’s body belongs to them, and the differences between appropriate and inappropriate or unsafe physical, and other, contact.
  • How to report concerns or abuse, and the vocabulary and confidence needed to do.

Success criteria

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Before the lesson

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Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support:

Year 1: Can use the Activity: Body parts with word bank so that they can select from the body parts provided.

Year 2: May only choose 2 or 3 adults that they feel they can trust.

 

Pupils working at greater depth:

Year 1: Label other areas on the Activity: Body parts, such as wrist, shoulder, knee, ankle.

Year 2: Can memorise the ChildLine number and explain why it may be useful.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…
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