Building connections: Year 6 lesson plan : Mentally Healthy Schools

The resource contains a PowerPoint presentation with guidance for delivering the lesson, and a writing activity. There is also a video included for delivering the lesson.

The stated learning objectives of this resource are that learners will:

explain what loneliness means
explain what connection means
give advice to a young person who wants to feel more connected

Using this resource

This resource is designed for:

use with children aged 10 and 11
use with whole classes or large groups

Curriculum links

England – RHSE	Relationships Pupils should know: • how important friendships are in making us feel happy and secure, and how people choose and make friends • the characteristics of friendships, including mutual respect, truthfulness, trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness, generosity, trust, sharing interests and experiences and support with problems and difficulties • that healthy friendships are positive and welcoming towards others, and do not make others feel lonely or excluded • the importance of respecting others, even when they are very different from them
Northern Ireland - Personal Development and Mutual Understanding	Personal Understanding and Health Pupils should be enabled to explore: • themselves and their personal attributes; (Foundation) • their self–esteem and self-confidence; (KS1) • their self-esteem, self-confidence and how they develop as individuals; (KS2)
Wales – Health and Wellbeing	Statement 5 - Healthy relationships are fundamental to our well-being.   This Area can help learners understand and value how feelings of belonging and connection that come from healthy relationships have a powerful effect on health well-being.
Scotland - Health and Wellbeing	Mental and Emotional Wellbeing • I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others. • I am learning how to give appropriate support. Social Wellbeing • I recognise that each individual has a unique blend of abilities and needs.