PSHE Week 6 This week in PSHE we

PSHE – Week 6 This week in PSHE we will be thinking about how we have felt during lockdown and also thinking about moving into the next school year. We recommend that these lessons are completed with an adult / someone you can discuss your thoughts and feelings with. Each lesson will start with a warm up followed by the main tasks/discussion questions. We would love to see your work from Lesson 3 and 4 on Class Dojo!

Lesson 1 Warm Up Explain your choices to someone. Did they think the same thing? Or something different?

L. O – To reflect on our feelings over lockdown Lockdown has been a strange and challenging time and everyone has experienced it in their own unique way. Being faced with a situation we have never dealt with before can make us feel a mixture of feelings, positive and negative! It is important to remember that all of these feelings are OK and completely normal! Today we will do some different tasks to explore these feelings we felt and how we can deal with them.

Discuss these questions with someone: 1) What emotions have you felt during lockdown? 2) Which of these do you think you felt the most/least? Why?

TASK: In your book make a list of all the positive and negative things about lockdown: Negative Positive Example: I get to sleep in late Example: I miss my friends Once you have finished your list, look at your negative list. Are there any you can change to think more positively about? For example: I miss my friends – but it will be special when we finally get to see each other. Share your list with an adult

We all have negative feelings and feel upset, stressed or anxious sometimes and this is completely normal! What is important, is that we know how to deal with the negative feelings we have. Look at the examples of things you could do when you are feeling upset, stressed or anxious. Discuss: 1) Which of these things do you think are most effective/least effective? 2) Are there any other strategies you would add to the list? 3) Have you used any of these strategies in lockdown? When? Did they help?

Lesson 2 Warm Up For example angry might look like: 1) Draw a line to represent these feelings: Calm Happy Angry Worried Sad Complete this activity with an adult. Did their lines look similar or different to yours?

L. O – To understand reflect on the circumstances we are in now Today we will think about the effect that coronavirus had on our lives now and in the future. Coronavirus has meant there have been a lot of changes to the way we go about everyday tasks. As lockdown restrictions are lifted we still need to be mindful of making sure we are keeping safe by following social distancing rules.

TASK: Fold a plain piece of paper into quarters. Come up with as many examples as you can for each box. What is different now because of coronavirus? You have to queue to go to the shops Are there any negatives of this? Shopping takes a long time Are there any positives of this? It makes sure that everyone is socially distancing, I go shopping less and spend less How do these changes make you feel? Frustrated because it takes so long!

Discuss: What opinion/feelings on coronavirus might these people have? Will they be different or similar to your own? • A person with a health condition • A nurse • An elderly person • Someone who lives alone • A big family

Having something to look forward to can help us to get through a challenging time like lockdown. As time goes on lockdown restrictions will continue to be lifted and life will slowly return to normal. TASK: Think of 3 things you are looking forward to: For example: I am looking forward to being able to go round my friend’s house again. 1) 2) 3)

Lesson 3 Warm Up Create a feeling alphabet. Can you think of a feeling word/emotion for every letter of the alphabet? If you get stuck on a letter ask someone in your family for ideas!

L. O – To reflect on this year What an amazing year! It has been an amazing (half) year Year 3! We have really enjoyed having you and hope you have had fun!

What did we learn about this year? History and Geography Stone Age Europe Roman Empire Rainforests Anglo-Saxons Kings and Queens Science Topics Light Forces and Magnets Animals Including Humans Rocks Plants Books The Iron Man Bill’s New Frock George’s Marvellous Medicine Trips Stone Age workshop Science Museum Grant Museum

TASK: Complete the reflections sheet about this year. Make sure you complete each box fully. For example: My favourite trip was… to the Science museum because I enjoyed watching the show on forces! Once you are finished decorate it with drawings to show your favourite parts of the year! Upload it to Class Dojo.

Lesson 4 Warm Up Imagine you could write a note to yourself at the start of lockdown. What advice would you give yourself? For example I would tell myself : Keep to a routine so that you get your work done! Write 3 pieces of advice you would give yourself.

L. O – To prepare for changes next year Changes Starting a new year can be an exciting (but sometimes worrying!) time. Make a list of all the changes that will happen as you move into a new year. For example: being in a different classroom Once you have finished your list talk about with an adult: 1) Which changes you are looking forward to? 2) Which changes are you not looking forward to? 3) How do the changes make you feel? Excited? Worried? Nervous?

What can we do about the changes that make us feel nervous? • Talk about it with someone (or write it on a piece of paper if you are not ready to say it out loud) – sharing your worry will make it feel lighter! • Make a plan for how you will deal with the worry • Remember that these feelings are completely normal! Your teachers have them too at the start of a new year! But we will all support each other to make sure we all feel settled.

TASK: Write a letter to your new teacher. These will be sent to them on Class Dojo. This will give you an opportunity to tell your new teacher a bit about yourself as well as ask about any worries/questions you might have. You should include: If you are a bit stuck • Your name there is an example on • Things you like doing at school the next page! • Things you like doing outside of school • Something that makes you unique • Your strengths • Things you find challenging/how can your new teacher help you • What you are looking forward to next year • Any questions or concerns Remember to use your neatest handwriting! • Sign off

Dear _____ My name is _______ and I will be in _____class next year. At school I really enjoy_______. In my spare time I like ______. Something that make me unique is______. At school I am really good at_______. However I find ___________ challenging. I find it helpful when ___________. In Year 4, I am really looking forward to __________. Here are some questions I have about next year: I can’t wait to meet you! Name Put your finished letter on Class Dojo!