Living and Growing Programme Why teach Living Growing

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Living and Growing Programme Why teach Living & Growing in P 6? § Role

Living and Growing Programme Why teach Living & Growing in P 6? § Role of the course is to give children the facts to combat misinformation and myths. It is a well rounded programme- Not just about sex! § Curriculum Guidelines for ‘A Curriculum for Excellence’ identify this is the most appropriate stage

Learning Outcomes § I can describe changes in growth & development during puberty &

Learning Outcomes § I can describe changes in growth & development during puberty & the importance of personal hygiene § I recognise how my body changes can affect how I feel about myself & how I may behave § I am able to describe how human life begins & how a baby is born

AIMS § To recognise the physical & emotional changes that occur during puberty §

AIMS § To recognise the physical & emotional changes that occur during puberty § To develop their knowledge and understanding of how babies are made § To develop their knowledge and understanding of pregnancy and child birth

Rules § All questions will be put into an anonymous question box. § Children

Rules § All questions will be put into an anonymous question box. § Children will only discuss topic work within the classroom at designated times. § Children should not make personal reference.

Topic content outline § Programme 1 - Changes which occur during puberty for both

Topic content outline § Programme 1 - Changes which occur during puberty for both boys and girls § Programme 2 - How babies are made § Programme 3 - Child Birth

Key vocabulary used during topic penis vagina womb period menstruation erection sperm breasts ovaries

Key vocabulary used during topic penis vagina womb period menstruation erection sperm breasts ovaries ovulate egg ejaculation testicles puberty sexual intercourse labour

CHANGES § Will explore the physical and emotional changes that take place at the

CHANGES § Will explore the physical and emotional changes that take place at the onset of puberty, and how we feel about ourselves. § It will look at changes that occur that are out with your child's control. § It reaffirms that puberty is a normal and natural process.

How babies are made § We will examine the whole process of life cycles

How babies are made § We will examine the whole process of life cycles and reproduction, friendships and feelings. § This part of the programme emphasises the importance of loving, caring relationships and the value of family.

How babies are born § This unit reviews relationships and feelings and investigates roles

How babies are born § This unit reviews relationships and feelings and investigates roles and responsibilities. § It focuses on the development of babies in the womb, the needs of the baby and the mother before birth, and the inheritance of physical characteristics. § The unit enables children to make comparisons with their own development and to reflect upon their own relationships in positive ways.

Activities The activities are designed to§ Encourage children to reflect upon different types of

Activities The activities are designed to§ Encourage children to reflect upon different types of love. § To think about the different ways in which we can make others feel good. § To think about the roles of different members of their family. § To show children that the health of a mother during pregnancy is linked to the health of her baby. § To understand at a simple level that after 9 months of warmth and safety in the mothers womb, the baby is ready to be born.

Messages your child should hold on to § You are a special person, whatever

Messages your child should hold on to § You are a special person, whatever you think and do. § Be kind and respectful to other people and look after yourself. § Talk to a grown up you can trust if anything happens you do not like. § There are lots of types of touching, good and bad. You can say no to a touch from anyone that does not feel right. § Your body is valuable and worth looking after.

Your Role § Be prepared. § Always ready to listen § Being open §

Your Role § Be prepared. § Always ready to listen § Being open § Remembering that your own attitudes matter.

Responding § Ask your child what they know already. Your child gets information about

Responding § Ask your child what they know already. Your child gets information about sexuality and relationships at school, in magazines, in the playground and TV. A good play to start is to ask what your child knows already. § It is impossible to prepare for every question. § The way you answer a question will depend on your child’s age and stage of development.

Links § http: //www. healthyrespect. co. uk/Professi onals/Resources%20 For%20 P arents. Carers/Sexsmalltalk_HR 1 PC.

Links § http: //www. healthyrespect. co. uk/Professi onals/Resources%20 For%20 P arents. Carers/Sexsmalltalk_HR 1 PC. pdf