Building connections: Year 6 lesson plan

Primary

This lesson from Department of Health and Social Care (previously Public Health England), supports Year 6 pupils to understand that it's normal to feel lonely, and that there are strategies they can use to safely build connections with family, friends and their community. 

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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

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