Y1/2 Lesson 1 (Cycle A): Transition lesson

A lesson for Year 1 and 2 pupils to help them with their transition into Year 2 and 3, and the changes that may come with this move.

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Learning objective

  • To understand that change can cause mixed feelings

Statutory guidance

Success criteria

Cross curricular links

Before the lesson

Download classroom resources

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progression and understanding

Vocabulary

Created by:
Kapow Primary, 
RSE & PSHE specialist
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