Learning objective
- To use breathing exercises to relax
Statutory guidance
Mental wellbeing
Pupils should know:
- 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
Download classroom resources
Attention grabber
Main event
Differentiation
Pupils needing extra support: Might need to work as part of a guided group to remember different breathing exercises.
Pupils working at greater depth: Should try a range of breathing exercises and describe the pros and cons of each of them. Should describe in detail how relaxation makes them feel and how it affects the body.
Wrapping up
Assessing pupils' progress and understanding
Vocabulary
In this topic
- Assessment - Y1/2 (B): Health and wellbeing
- Y1/2 (B): Lesson 1: Understanding my feelings
- Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Steps to success
- Y1/2 (B): Lesson 3: Developing a growth mindset
- Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: Being active
- Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: Relaxation: breathing exercises
- Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: Healthy diet
- Y1/2 (B): Lesson 7: Looking after our teeth