Author: jmcminn

Year 6
Term 2

How can we keep healthy as we grow?
PSHE (Health & Wellbeing)
Healthy lifestyles, mental health

In this unit the children will:
Learn about the elements of a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Recognise what good physical health means, and how to recognise early signs of physical illness.
Explore how to make informed decisions about health, and recognise what might influence these choices.
Learn how to recognise that habits can have both positive and negative effects on a healthy lifestyle
Learn about strategies and behaviours that support mental health

Key Vocabulary
physical health—wellbeing and proper functioning of the body
mental health—emotional, psychological and social wellbeing
habits—a regular tendency or practice, can be hard to give up
behaviours— the way in which a person behaves in response to a situation
strategies—a plan of action to achieve a specific or overall aim
informed choices– a choice based on knowledge of details, benefits and risks
influence– the capacity to have an effect on a someone or something

Key Knowledge
We need to eat a range of food to ensure we have a healthy, balanced diet. Some foods need to be eaten regularly, others should be consumed less often, or in smaller quantities.
Different foods have a different impact on our bodies.
Advertisements and social media can influence our choices when it comes to food, drink and leisure activities.
Mental health, like physical health, is part of daily life and is important.
Strategies and behaviours that support mental health include: good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends

Quality Assured Resources
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/my-body/staying-healthy
Change4life.org
https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/system/files/Health%20Education%20-%20lesson%20plans%20%26%20resources%20%28KS1-2%29.pdf
Lesson 1—Healthier eating habits
Lesson 2—Healthy choices and influences
Lesson 4—Let’s get active
Lesson 5—Balanced lifestyles
https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/curriculum-and-resources/resources/mental-health-and-emotional-wellbeing-powerpoint
Year 5-6 MH Lesson 1
Year 4-5 MH Lesson 2