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www.ecpublishing.co.uk We are the market leaders in PSHE + RSE resources, with over 14 million downloads of our lessons worldwide and over 5500 five star reviews. Established in 2015, our team of consultants and teachers has written for The Bank of England, The Children's Commissioner, The CCRC, The British Legion and many other UK charities and institutions. We love what we do and we aim to be highest quality and best value for money out there. Find us at www.ecpublishing.co.uk.
Healthy Bodies and Exercise EYFS PSHE lesson.
A detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for EYFS/Reception age children. This lesson has been designed for use with children in Reception, however, the PowerPoint and activities could be adapted for use with other age groups.
In this lesson, the children will learn how to keep their bodies fit and healthy. We will identify different forms of physical activity including dancing, outdoor play, and playing a sport, as well as discussing the reasons why our bodies need to exercise. We will watch a short video clip before carrying out a choice of adult-led and independent activities.
The lesson includes a sing-along starter (to ensure a swift start to the lesson), a short video clip with an accompanying activity, an adult-led focus task, independent activities to be carried out during continuous provision, 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 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.
Germs and Handwashing EYFS PSHE lesson.
A detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for EYFS/Reception age children. This lesson has been designed for use with children in Reception, however, the PowerPoint and activities could be adapted for use with other age groups.
In this lesson, the children will learn about germs and the importance of handwashing. We will discuss how and why we need to wash our hands, as well as identifying when our hands should be washed (e.g. after a cough or sneeze). We will read Tony Ross’ story, I Don’t Want to Wash My Hands, before carrying out a choice of adult-led and independent activities.
The lesson includes a sing-along starter (to ensure a swift start to the lesson), a story with discussion prompts, an adult-led focus task, independent activities to be carried out during continuous provision, 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 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.
Being Health - Exercise (Lesson 1 of 2) - See lesson 1 (Healthy Diet) here.
This fully-resourced, hour long PSHE lesson is all about living a healthy lifestyle with a specific focus on the four main types of physical exercise: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. It is best suited to upper KS2 (Year 6) but could be used with younger or older year groups including lower KS3. Created for the new PSHE 2020 Statutory Guidelines and as part of the EC Publishing Complete KS2 PSHE Package.
This lesson is editable, so easy to adapt for your own planning.
It is engaging, challenging and scaffolded, with a variety of activities including a brand new video created in-house. The lesson includes an hour long PowerPoint, a video clip with questions, a scavenger hunt, a ‘design a personalised exercise routine’ main task, as well as clear measurable learning outcomes, new key-term introductions, and a game of dingbats in the plenary task to round it all off.
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.
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 6000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Boys’ Puberty - What Changes Can We Expect?
A brand new one-two hour lesson suitable for upper KS2 / KS3 (Year 7), all about puberty and the changes boys typically go through. Taken from the EC Publishing Complete Primary Package for 2024 (find it on the EC Publishing website).
The pack introduces the physical and emotional changes that boys usually encounter, although it emphasises the fact that what’s normal for one person can be different to the next.
The lesson includes and hour-long PowerPoint, a bespoke EC Video clip with questions, alongside a range of engaging but also age-appropriate activities.
It is fully editable, engaging and very easy to follow.
Conception and making babies: what happens when egg and sperm meet?
This is the fourth lesson in our Year 6 unit on puberty, genes, and the human lifecycle.
In this lesson, we will recap our Year 5 science lessons, where we learned about reproduction in mammals, before delving deeper as we apply this knowledge to humans and how reproduction plays a key role in the human life cycle.
We will look at the role of the male and female sex cells (gametes) and how their union leads to a genetically unique offspring that inherits traits from each parent.
Please note that this lesson predominantly focuses on the scientific aspects of reproduction, with a particular focus on fertilisation and conception.
While sexual intercourse is briefly mentioned, it is not taught in detail. This topic will, however, be revisited when we learn about loving and intimate relationships later on in the school year.
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.
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 6000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
Puberty, Periods, and the Human Life Cycle: Understanding girls’ puberty and how the changes we experience fit into the greater human life cycle.
This one-hour lesson is designed for students in UKS2 (specifically for Year 6, though it is also suitable for Year 7). The lesson recaps students’ previous knowledge regarding the changes girls commonly experience during puberty (Year 4/5) before providing a wider context of how adolescence and puberty fit into the greater human life cycle.
Created with progression in mind, the students will learn about the menstrual cycle in greater detail than previously covered, before embarking on a scavenger hunt to discover a range of different period products, how they are used, and some pros and cons for each. While this lesson references pregnancy and the fact that mammals must mate to reproduce (Year 5 science curriculum), it does not discuss or reference sexual intercourse.
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.
A mini bundle of PSHE resources with a focus on puberty and body image, created for the new statutory 2020/21 PSHE guidelines. Suitable for upper KS2 or KS3 students (Year 7) - all editable and differentiated three ways.
This bundle includes the following lessons:
Boys Puberty
Girls Puberty
FGM
Sexual Intercourse and Genitalia
Body image
Hormones and emotions
Growing Up - Girls
Growing Up - Boys
All lessons include: a 1-2 hour PowerPoint, worksheets, clip links with questions, differentiated activities, starter activity and clear measurable learning outcomes, new key-term introductions, group presentation materials and creative tasks.
All lessons are fully editable, engaging and very easy to follow. Please note this is an updated version of one of our previous primary lessons.
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.
Privacy and unwanted touch - KS1 PSHE
A collection of PSHE resources that have been created to cover the ‘Relationships’ strand of the PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for KS1.
In particular, the resources in this bundle focus on keeping private parts private and the correct way to respond to an unsafe or unwanted touch.
The 5-lesson unit includes the following:
All about bodies (Year 1)
This lesson introduces the correct terminology for private body parts and discusses what it means to keep our private parts private.
My body belongs to me (Year 1)
This lesson explores different kinds of physical contact including wanted and unwanted forms of touch.The students will be introduced to the swimwear unsafe touch safety rule and we will discuss the correct way to respond to an unsafe or unwanted touch.
Asking for permission (Year 1)
This lesson explores the concept of asking for permissions and the various scenarios where it is polite to do so. We will discuss consent in an age appropriate context (specifically asking permission before giving someone a hug or stroking a cat or dog.)
Brilliant Bodies (Year 2 - Free Download)
This health lesson explores the correct scientific terms for a variety of body parts, including private body parts (penis, testicles and vulva). We will also revisit safe and unsafe touch including the ‘swimwear’ safety rule.
Secrets and surprised
This lesson explores harmful secrets and happy surprises with a particular focus on unsafe touch and what to do if you ever feel pressure to keep something unsafe or upsetting a secret.
Each lesson includes a variety of fun and creative activities, plus enough teaching materials to last at least an hour.
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 another sample of our resources, the following lesson is free to download:
KS1 - What is the Internet?
Healthy, clean teeth 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 oral health and the reasons why we need to floss and brush our teeth. We will discuss the role of germs in causing tooth decay and identify how oral hygiene can prevent cavities from forming.
The lesson includes a case study starter, a video clip with accompanying questions, a practical teeth cleaning activity using laminated worksheets, 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.
Eating well 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 Eatwell Guide and how it can help us to eat a healthy, balanced diet. We will discuss the key components of a healthy meal, and with help of scaffolded resources, plan a set of healthy, balanced meals.
The lesson includes a case study starter, a healthy-eating video clip, a meal planning activity, and a roll and colour 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.
Feelings, change and loss KS1/Year 1/Autumn 1 PSHE lesson.
Created with a view to being delivered in the first half-term of the year, this hour-long, fully resourced lesson explores change, loss, and the emotional impact of losing something, or someone that we care about.
Whilst the lesson has been created with Year 1 in mind, the PowerPoint and activities may also be suitable for adjacent year groups.
In this lesson, the children will learn about different kinds of change and the affect they have on our feelings. We will read The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers, before completing a set of activities linked to the text.
The lesson includes an inference-based starter activity, a card sort partner talk activity, a story with accompanying comprehension questions, a set of practical change/loss-themed activities, 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.
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.
Healthy Food / Healthy Eating EYFS PSHE lesson.
A detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for EYFS/Reception age children. This lesson has been designed for use with children in Reception, however, the PowerPoint and activities could be adapted for use with other age groups.
In this lesson, the children will learn about healthy eating. We will discuss some of the main food groups including fruits and vegetables, proteins, grains, as well as unhealthy foods that are high in sugar. We will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle before carrying out a choice of adult-led and independent activities.
The lesson includes a sing-along starter (to ensure a swift start to the lesson), a story with accompanying questions, an adult-led focus task, independent activities to be carried out during continuous provision, 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 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.
Hygiene and Self-Care EYFS PSHE lesson.
A detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for EYFS/Reception age children. This lesson has been designed for use with children in Reception, however, the PowerPoint and activities could be adapted for use with other age groups.
In this lesson, the children will learn about personal hygiene and the reasons why we need to keep our bodies clean. We will look at a typical morning routine and identify tasks that we should be trying to carry out on our own without the help of an adult. We will read Aliki’s story, All By Myself, before carrying out a choice of adult-led and independent activities.
The lesson includes a sing-along starter (to ensure a swift start to the lesson), a story with discussion prompts, an adult-led focus task, independent activities to be carried out during continuous provision, 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 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.
Sun Safety EYFS PSHE lesson.
A detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for EYFS/Reception age children. This lesson has been designed for use with children in Reception, however, the PowerPoint and activities could be adapted for use with other age groups.
In this lesson, the children will learn how we can keep ourselves safe in the sun. We will discuss the harmful effects of the suns rays as well as the different ways that we can protect ourseslves. We will read Amy Coles’ story, Sparkle Kitty vs The Sun, before carrying out a choice of adult-led and independent activities.
The lesson includes a sing-along starter (to ensure a swift start to the lesson), a story with discussion prompts, an adult-led focus task, independent activities to be carried out during continuous provision, 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 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.
EYFS - PSHE Complete Health Unit for Reception
A bundle of EYFS PSHE resources that have been created by our early years specialist.
The lessons have been designed for use with children in Reception, however, the PowerPoint and activities could be adapted for use with other age groups.
Each lesson includes includes a sing-along starter activity (to ensure a swift start to the lesson), a story with accompanying questions, an adult-led focus task, an independent activity to be carried out during continuous provision, and a plenary task.
The bundle includes the following lessons:
Lesson 1 - Handwashing and germs
Lesson 2 - Hygiene and self-care
Lesson 3 - Healthy teeth
Lesson 4 - Healthy food
Lesson 5 - Healthy bodies (exercise)
Lesson 6 - Sun safety
Lesson 7 - Feelings
Lesson 8 - Calming down
Lesson 9 - Resilience
Lesson 10 - Independence
Lesson 11 - Growing and changing
Lesson 12 - My body (naming body parts)
Sensible amounts of screen time - EYFS PSHE lesson.
A detailed, fully resourced PSHE lesson suitable for EYFS/Reception age children. This lesson has been designed for use with children in Reception, however, the PowerPoint and activities could be adapted for use with other age groups.
In this lesson, the children will learn why they should limit the amount of time spent on tablets and screens.
The lesson includes a sing-along starter (to ensure a swift start to the lesson), a video link to Steve Antony’s, Unplugged, an adult-led focus task, independent activities to be carried out during continuous provision, 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 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.
Personal hygiene / keeping clean 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 cleanliness and the reasons why we need to wash our hands. We will discuss the role of germs in making us sick and identify how handwashing can slow down, or even stop germs from spreading.
We will read Germs Are Not for Sharing by Elizabeth Verdick and Marieka Heinlen, before completing a set of activities linked to the text.
The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a jigsaw activity, a set of worksheets, 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.
Healthy food 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 healthy eating and the reasons why we need to eat a varied, balanced diet. We will discuss the effects of harmful health and unhealthy foods, and the potential consequences of eating to much fat and sugar.
We we read ‘Why Should I Eat Well?’ by Claire Llewellyn and Mike Gordon, before completing a set of activities linked to the text. The lesson includes a case study starter, a story with accompanying questions, a food tasting 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.
‘What are feelings?’ KS1/Year 1/Autumn 1 PSHE lesson.
Created with a view to being delivered in the first half-term of the year, this hour-long, fully resourced lesson is a perfect introduction to feelings, emotions, and how to recognise them in ourselves and others.
Whilst the lesson has been created with Year 1 in mind, the PowerPoint and activities may also be suitable for Reception-aged students. In this lesson, the children will learn how to spot a variety of emotions by observing typical facial expressions and body language.
We will use our detective skills to identify emotions in photographs, before completing a set of practical activities.
The lesson includes a ‘What can you see?’ starter activity, an optional story with accompanying questions, a set of practical emotions-themed activities, 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.
