Our Families and Relationships
Our Families and Relationships
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Our Families and Relationships
What do you already know about families and relationships?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to recognise different types of families, understand how family members help each other, and know how to be a good friend.
What Makes a Family?
A family can look many different ways. Families are people who care for each other.
Who is in a Family?
Families can include mums, dads, brothers, sisters, grandparents, carers, and even pets!
Different Family Types
Some children have two mums or two dads, some live with grandparents or carers. Every family is special.
What Do Families Do?
Families support us, keep us safe, and help us learn. They love and care for us.
How Do Families Help Each Other?
Family members help with homework, chores, and take care of each other if someone is unwell.
Family Shows Love
We can show love by hugging, helping, listening, or spending time together.
Talking and Listening
Listen
Talk
Family members listen to each other. It helps solve problems.
Talking kindly is important. Ask questions and share how you feel.
Families Celebrate Together
Families celebrate birthdays, special days, and achievements. Celebrating together makes memories.
Family Traditions
Some families have special meals, games, or holidays they enjoy together.
What Is a Relationship?
A relationship is the way people are connected. We have relationships with family and friends.
Who Are Your Friends?
Friends are people who make us feel happy, play with us, and look after us at school and at home.
How to Be a Good Friend
Share, help, and listen to friends. Use kind words.
Be Kind
Take turns and make sure everyone feels included.
Be Fair
Solving Problems
If you have a problem with a friend, try to talk about it and listen. Ask an adult for help if needed.
Respecting Differences
Everyone is different and that is a good thing. We respect family and friends from all backgrounds.
What Makes Us Unique?
We look, speak, and live differently. Appreciate everyone’s uniqueness.
Trusting Adults
Safe adults help us when we have problems or feel sad. Talk to a trusted grown-up if you need help.
Family or Friendship Problems
It is normal to have arguments. Saying sorry and forgiving helps keep relationships strong.
Let's Reflect
Think about your family. What do you like best about being part of your family?
What Did We Learn Today?
We learnt about families, relationships, being a good friend, and respecting and helping each other.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
