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Year 1 PSHE - Health
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Year 1 PSHE - Health

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KS1 PSHE - Health and Wellbeing - Year 1 A collection of PSHE resources that have been created to cover the ‘Health and Wellbeing’ strand of the PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for KS1. These lessons have been specifically created for use with students in Year 1. They are also suitable for use in schools who have opted to follow the PSHE Association’s Thematic Model for KS1.
Year 2  PSHE - Relationships
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Year 2 PSHE - Relationships

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KS1 PSHE - Relationships - Year 2 A collection of PSHE resources that have been created to cover the ‘Relationships’ strand of the PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for KS1. These lessons have been specifically created for use with students in Year 2. They are also suitable for use in schools who have opted to follow the PSHE Association’s Thematic Model for KS1.
Year 2 PSHE - Health
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Year 2 PSHE - Health

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KS1 PSHE - Health - Year 2 A collection of PSHE resources that have been created to cover the ‘Health and Wellbeing’ strand of the PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for KS1. These lessons have been specifically created for use with students in Year 2. They are also suitable for use in schools who have opted to follow the PSHE Association’s Thematic Model for KS1.
Exam  Stress + Revision Kit
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Exam Stress + Revision Kit

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NEW! 8 HOURS OF CONTENT This pack contains 6 x lessons (one is a double) and an assembly designed to help your students manage their performance and stress levels as they navigate and prepare for their exams. Includes: 1 hour lesson on stress, how this can affect exam performance and how how to combat this, 2 hour lesson on the best, tried and tested revision skills, how to apply them, how to create a revision time-table (includes template) and how to motivate ourselves (2 hours). A mental health and stress assembly 1 hour lesson all about how we can use relaxation techniques to manage stress levels 1 hour lesson all about applying mindfulness 1 hour lesson with a focus on managing anxiety in any situation 1 hour lesson all about persevering through tough times and reducing procrastination. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. Check out our PSHE Packages here: Complete KS3 PSHE and RSE Complete KS4 PSHE and RSE Complete KS5 PSHE and RSE One Year of Citizenship and British Values Complete KS3 RE Complete Careers and Employability AQA Citizenship GCSE Mega Pack You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 9000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Striking - Trade Unionism
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Striking - Trade Unionism

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A detailed, differentiated and editable Citizenship lesson which will last you roughly an hour (possibly an hour and a half) all about how effective striking is as a method of direct action. This is a brand new lesson, with both historical examples and a focus on the summer 2022 rail strikes. Can be used with KS3 or KS4 as there are a wide variety of tasks, all heavily differentiated. Activities are well-differentiated with three-level challenges for each task, a detailed and colourful PowerPoint, clips with differentiated questions, clear measurable LOs and also literacy and numeracy activities. It is fully editable, engaging and very easy to follow. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. Check out our PSHE Packages here: Complete KS3 PSHE and RSE Complete KS4 PSHE and RSE Complete KS5 PSHE and RSE One Year of Citizenship and British Values Complete KS3 RE Complete Careers and Employability [AQA Citizenship GCSE Mega Pack](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/# Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 9000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Being Helpful - KS1 PSHE
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Being Helpful - KS1 PSHE

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Being helpful KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for use in Year 2. In this lesson, the children will learn about helping others, and whether this is always the right thing to do. We will listen to Being helpful by Cassie Mayer, before completing activities linked to the text. The lesson includes a ‘what can you see?’ starter activity, a draw-a-line task, a story with accompanying questions, a sorting activity, and a plenary task. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
This Is Me - Identity PSHE - KS1
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This Is Me - Identity PSHE - KS1

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This is me KS1 Year 1 Autumn 1 PSHE lesson. Created with a view to being delivered in the first PSHE lesson of the year, this hour-long, fully resourced lesson is a perfect introduction to the KS1 PSHE curriculum. Whilst the lesson has been created with Year 1 in mind, the activities are also suitable for students in Year 2. In this lesson, the children will learn about their likes, dislikes, and the things that make us unique. We will briefly discuss our strengths and interests and acknowledge individual variation in the things that we find difficult or challenging. We will listen to Can I Build Another Me? by Shinsuke Yoshitake, before completing activities linked to the text. The lesson includes a ‘What can you see?’ starter activity, a story with accompanying questions, a set of activities linked to the text, and a plenary task. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Sharing and Taking Turns - KS1
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Sharing and Taking Turns - KS1

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Sharing and taking turns KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for use in Year 2. In this lesson, the children will learn about sharing, taking turns, and the reasons why we should share things with others. We will listen to Elephant Learns to Share by Sue Graves and Trevor Dunton, before completing a set of activities linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a set of practical sharing activities linked to the text, and a plenary task. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Getting Hurt - KS1
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Getting Hurt - KS1

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Getting hurt KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for use in Year 2. In this lesson, the children will learn about getting physically or emotionally hurt, and how we can get help. We will listen to ‘Ouch Moments: When Words are Used in Hurtful Ways’ by Michael Genhart and Viviana Garofoli, before completing a set of activities linked to the text. The students will identify examples of how a person’s body or feelings can be hurt, before reflecting on a set of case studies. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a short recall activity relating to the story, a creative task that includes a set of case studies and a plenary task. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Being Kind - KS1
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Being Kind - KS1

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Being kind KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for use in Year 2. In this lesson, the children will learn what it means to ‘be kind’. We will read Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller before completing a teacher-led discussion linked to the text. The students will identify examples of kind behaviour, before reflecting on the impact a kind act has had on them. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a reflection activity, and a plenary task. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Welcoming  Everyone - Diversity / Community KS1
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Welcoming Everyone - Diversity / Community KS1

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Welcoming everyone - diversity / community KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for use in Year 2, or even younger students in KS2 (Year 3). In this lesson, the children will learn what it means to make people feel welcome and included. We will discuss equality and celebrating difference, as well as the reasons why we should always take steps to make sure that everyone feels welcome and included. We will read All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman, before completing a set of activities linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a ‘welcome or unwelcome’ card sort activity, and a plenary task. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Jobs and Skills - KS1
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Jobs and Skills - KS1

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Jobs and Skills KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for use in Year 2, or even younger students in KS2 (Year 3). In this lesson, the children will learn about the strengths and interests that may be needed to do different types of jobs. The students will listen to Catherine Barr’s, ‘What Jobs Could YOU do?’, before completing a set of activities linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a set of case studies, and a plenary task. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Strengths and Interests PSHE - KS1
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Strengths and Interests PSHE - KS1

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Strengths and interests KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for use in Year 2, or even younger students in KS2 (Year 3). In this lesson, the children will learn about personal strengths, interests, and the importance of celebrating the things that make us all unique. The lesson includes a copy of Trilby Gizard, You’re a Terrible Lizard, a story of a young lizard’s journey to explore his individuality. The students will reflect on a set of teacher led comprehension questions, before completing activities linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a Venn diagram sorting tasks, a self-reflection activity, and a plenary task. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Rules - KS1 PSHE
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Rules - KS1 PSHE

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All about rules KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for students in Year 2, and could easily be adapted for use with older students. In this lesson, the children will learn about the rules and the reasons why we need them. We will discuss a variety of different rules including safety rules, school rules, home rules, and rules that apply to particular places or scenarios. We will play some basic word games to highlight the importance of rules when playing a game or taking part in a sports activity. The lesson includes a starter activity, a story with accompanying questions, a card sort activity, and a plenary task. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Community helpers - KS1 PSHE
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Community helpers - KS1 PSHE

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Community helpers KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for students in Year 2, and could easily be adapted for use with older students. In this lesson, the children will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the people who work and live in our local community. We will discuss a variety of community helpers including police officers, firefighters, postal workers, health workers, teachers plus many more! We will identify the best people to help us in a variety of situations and reflect on the value our community helpers bring to our local area. The lesson includes a case study starter, a video clip with accompanying questions, a ‘secret helper’ puzzle activity, and a plenary task. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
My Classroom Community KS1
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My Classroom Community KS1

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My classroom community KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for students in Year 2, and could easily be adapted for use with older students. In this lesson, the children will learn about classroom roles and responsibilities that help us to maintain a clean, safe, and tidy classroom environment. We will discuss classroom helpers in the form of various monitors (chair, register, cloakroom etc) and reflect on the reasons why we all responsible for taking care of our workspace as well as one another. We will listen to Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen, before completing an activity linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a set of case studies to discuss and a reflective plenary. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to.
Environment and Climate Change KS1
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Environment and Climate Change KS1

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Environment and Climate Change KS1 A collection of KS1 resources that focus on the environment, climate change, plastic and pollution, and recycling. The 4-lesson unit includes the following: Caring for living things In this lesson, the children will learn about the responsibilities associated with caring for living things. We will talk about ‘needs’ and reflect on the various things animals and plants must have if they are to survive. The students will read Don’t let them disappear by Chelsea Clinton, before completing a conservation poster activity linked to the text. All about recycling In this lesson, the children will learn about recycling. We will discuss the reasons why recycling is so important as well as taking a closer look at the different types of materials that can and can’t be recycled. The students will read Why do we recycle? by Jen Green, before completing an activity linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a recycling sorting task and a debate-style plenary. Plastic and pollution In this lesson, the children will learn about the vast quantity of plastic that is finding its way into rivers and oceans. We will discuss the impact of plastics on wildlife and the consequences of microplastics entering the food chain . The students will read A planet full of plastic by Neal Layton, before completing an awareness leaflet activity linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, an awareness leaflet activity and a plenary task. Global warming / climate change In this lesson, the children will learn about climate change and the reasons why our world is getting warmer. We will discuss the harmful effects of greenhouse gases and the different ways we can help to lessen the effects of global warming. The lesson includes a case study starter, a video clip with accompanying questions, an sorting task and a puzzle plenary task. Each lesson includes a variety of fun and creative activities, plus enough teaching materials to last at least an hour. The lessons in this unit are suitable for use with students in KS1 (Year 1/Year 2), or with minor adjustments, Year 3. The resources are also suitable for use in schools who have opted to follow the PSHE Association’s Thematic Model for KS1. If you would like to see a sample of our resources, the following lesson is free to download: KS1 - Private Body Parts KS1 - What is the Internet?
Earth Day - KS1
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Earth Day - KS1

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Earth Day KS1 PSHE Bundle A collection of KS1 resources that focus on the environment, climate change, plastic and pollution, and recycling. The 4-lesson unit includes the following: Caring for living things In this lesson, the children will learn about the responsibilities associated with caring for living things. We will talk about ‘needs’ and reflect on the various things animals and plants must have if they are to survive. The students will read Don’t let them disappear by Chelsea Clinton, before completing a conservation poster activity linked to the text. All about recycling In this lesson, the children will learn about recycling. We will discuss the reasons why recycling is so important as well as taking a closer look at the different types of materials that can and can’t be recycled. The students will read Why do we recycle? by Jen Green, before completing an activity linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a recycling sorting task and a debate-style plenary. Plastic and pollution In this lesson, the children will learn about the vast quantity of plastic that is finding its way into rivers and oceans. We will discuss the impact of plastics on wildlife and the consequences of microplastics entering the food chain . The students will read A planet full of plastic by Neal Layton, before completing an awareness leaflet activity linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, an awareness leaflet activity and a plenary task. Global warming / climate change In this lesson, the children will learn about climate change and the reasons why our world is getting warmer. We will discuss the harmful effects of greenhouse gases and the different ways we can help to lessen the effects of global warming. The lesson includes a case study starter, a video clip with accompanying questions, an sorting task and a puzzle plenary task. Each lesson includes a variety of fun and creative activities, plus enough teaching materials to last at least an hour. The lessons in this unit are suitable for use with students in KS1 (Year 1/Year 2), or with minor adjustments, Year 3. The resources are also suitable for use in schools who have opted to follow the PSHE Association’s Thematic Model for KS1. If you would like to see a sample of our resources, the following lesson is free to download: KS1 - Private Body Parts KS1 - What is the Internet?
Caring for living things - KS1
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Caring for living things - KS1

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Caring for living things KS1 PSHE lesson. A one-hour long, very detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for KS1. This lesson has been created for Year 1, however, the activities are also suitable for students in Year 2, and could easily be adapted for use with older students. In this lesson, the children will learn about the responsibilities associated with caring for living things. We will talk about ‘needs’ and reflect on the various things animals and plants must have if they are to survive. The students will read Don’t let them disappear by Chelsea Clinton, before completing a conservation poster activity linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a set of case studies, a conservation poster activity and a plenary task. This lesson would also serve as a useful resource to celebrate ‘Earth Day’. Created to fit the new DfE and PSHE Association statutory 2020 /21 guidelines, the lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, all editable with accompanying tasks and worksheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is designed to be ‘no prep’, so you can just pick it up and use it, although it is still adaptable should you wish to. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Cost of Living Crisis
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A detailed, differentiated and editable PSHE lesson which will last you roughly an hour (possibly an hour and a half) all about the current cost of living crisis. Inflation and the reasons behind it, both domestic and international, are explained in detail. Personal cases are examined, as well as the impact on people’s mental health. Can be used with KS3 or KS4 as there are a wide variety of tasks, all heavily differentiated. Activities are well-differentiated with three-level challenges for each task, a detailed and colourful PowerPoint, clips with differentiated questions, clear measurable LOs and also literacy and numeracy activities. Find more lessons on everything from misogyny, masculinity and Andrew Tate to dating, love, drugs, alcohol, vaping, sleep, health and wellbeing, extremism, pornography, gender and transgender prejudice, racism, British Values, sex and relationships and much more at the EC Publishing site. Check out the EC Publishing website for full, affordable PSHE, Citizenship and RE Packages for all year groups including the new 2024 Complete PSHE Package. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. Check out our PSHE Packages here: Complete KS3 PSHE and RSE Complete KS4 PSHE and RSE Complete KS5 PSHE and RSE One Year of Citizenship and British Values Complete KS3 RE Complete Careers and Employability AQA Citizenship GCSE Mega Pack Teaching Personal Social and Health Education, Religion Education or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship, RE and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 10,000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.