Learning objective
- To use yoga poses and breathing to relax
Success criteria
- I can describe what has caused me stress
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National curriculum
Pupils should know:
- Simple self-care techniques,
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Cross-curricular links
PSHE Association’s Programme of Study
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Attention grabber
Sit in a circle and give pupils the opportunity to share anything that has caused them any stress or worry throughout the week. They do not need to share anything but they should all have the chance to talk without being uninterrupted. Ask if they use regular relaxation strategies. Explain that much like keeping your…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support: May need to be positioned close to you during the yoga activity and/or somewhere they will not be clearly seen to help prevent them from feeling self-conscious. During discussion, sit pupils near a confident talk partner.
Pupils working at greater depth: Should be able to follow the yoga poses more accurately and come up with suggestions for when, where and with whom they could perform yoga activities. Encourage pupils to describe reasons why it is important to be able to relax.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: Following the instructions from
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Vocabulary definitions
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Meditation
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Relaxation
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Example work
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In this unit
Lesson 9: Staying safe with medicine
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Y1/2 Lesson 7 (Cycle B) : Looking after our teeth
Y1/2 Lesson 1 (Cycle A): Understanding my feelings
Lesson 1: Rules beyond school
Lesson 1: Rules
Lesson 1: Introduction to the internet
Lesson 1: First Aid: Emergencies and calling for help
Lesson 1: Internet safety: Age restrictions
Lesson 1: Online friendships
Lesson 2: Staying safe online
Y5/6 Lesson 1: (Cycle B) Relaxation: mindfulness
Y5/6 Lesson 1 (Cycle A): Relaxation: yoga
Year 1/2 Lesson 1 (Cycle B): Understanding my feelings
Lesson 2: Our school environment
Lesson 2: Caring for others: Animals
Lesson 2: Communicating online
Lesson 2: First Aid: bites and stings
Lesson 2: Share aware
Y5/6 Lesson 2 (Cycle B): What can I be?
Y5/6 Lesson 2 (Cycle A): The importance of rest
Y1/2 Lesson 2 (Cycle B): Steps to success
Y1/2 Lesson 2 (Cycle A): Relaxation
Lesson 2: Relaxation: stretches
Lesson 3: Our local environment
Lesson 3: The needs of others
Lesson 3: Secrets and surprises
Lesson 3: Be kind online
Lesson 3: First Aid: asthma
Lesson 3: Puberty
Y5/6 Lesson 3 (Cycle B): Taking responsibility for my health
Y5/6 Lesson 3 (Cycle A): Embracing failure
Y1/2 Lesson 3 (Cycle B): Developing a growth mindset
Y1/2 Lesson 4 (Cycle A): Ready for bed
Y1/2 Lesson 3 (Cycle A): What am I like?
Lesson 4: Job roles in our local community
Lesson 4: Similar, yet different
Lesson 4: Appropriate contact: My private parts
Lesson 4: Cyberbullying
Lesson 4: Privacy and secrecy
Lesson 4: Menstruation
Y5/6 Lesson 4 (Cycle B): The impact of technology on health
Y5/6 Lesson 4 (Cycle A): Going for goals
Y1/2 Lesson 4 (Cycle B): Being active
Lesson 5: Similar yet different - my local community
Lesson 5: Belonging
Lesson 5: Appropriate contact: My private parts are private
Lesson 5: Fake emails
Lesson 5: Consuming information online
Lesson 5: Emotional changes in puberty
Y5/6 Lesson 5 (Cycle B): Resilience toolbox
Y5/6 Lesson 5 (Cycle A): Taking responsibility for my feelings
Y1/2 Lesson 5 (Cycle B): Relaxation: breathing exercises
Y1/2 Lesson 5 (Cycle A): Hand washing and personal hygiene
Lesson 6: School council
Lesson 6: Democratic decisions
Lesson 6: Respecting personal boundaries
Lesson 6: Making choices
Lesson 6: Growing up
Lesson 6: First Aid: Bleeding and head injuries
Y5/6 Lesson 6 (Cycle B): Immunisation
Y5/6 Lesson 6 (Cycle A): Healthy meals
Y1/2 Lesson 6 (Cycle B): Healthy diet
Y1/2 Lesson 6 (Cycle A): Sun safety
Lesson 7: Giving my opinion
Lesson 7: Road safety
Lesson 7: Influences
Lesson 7: Introducing puberty
Lesson 7: Alcohol, drugs and tobacco: Making decisions
Y5/6 Lesson 7 (Cycle B): Physical health concerns
Y5/6 Lesson 7 (Cycle A): Sun safety
Y1/2 Lesson 7 (Cycle A): Allergies
Lesson 8: Crossing roads safely
Lesson 8: Keeping safe out and about
Lesson 8: Tobacco
Y5/6 Lesson 8 (Cycle B): Good and bad habits
Y1/2 Lesson 8 (Cycle A): People who help us stay healthy
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Last update: 10th October, 2024
