PSHE and Citizenship
Relationships | Be Yourself
PSHE and Citizenship | Year 5 | Relationships | Be Yourself | You Are Unique | Lesson 1
Aim
• I can explain why everyone is unique and understand why this should be
celebrated and respected.
Success
Success Criteria
Criteria
• Statement
I can understand
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own thoughts,
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and opinions.
• Statement 2
• I can identify
• Sub solutions to situations where being an individual may feel more
statement
difficult.
• I can identify why I am unique.
• I can reflect on the importance of individuality.
This resource is fully in line with the Learning Outcomes and Core Themes outlined in the PSHE Association’s Programme of Study.
The Big Questions
What does 'being an
Is it OK to think and
individual' mean and
feel differently to
why is this a good
other people?
thing?
Sit quietly and take a moment to
think about your answers to these
questions.
Reconnecting
Fitting In
When we are with our friends or people we do not know, it is human nature to
want to ‘fit in’. We like to feel we belong and part of belonging is having things
in common with others in the group.
However, sometimes wanting to ‘fit in’ can actually make us do things we don’t
feel comfortable with; to behave in a certain way or say certain things. When
this starts to happen, we are compromising our individual thoughts and values.
There are ways to feel we belong without needing to agree with everything
others in the group say and without going along with things that go against what
we believe, think or feel is right.
This lesson will look at why being ourselves is important.
We are all unique – this makes the world an exciting place to live!
Exploring
Thoughts, Opinions and Feelings
Do we all think and feel the same things?
Do we all hold the same opinions about things?
Why is this?
Share your thoughts with a partner and then with the class.
As we are all individuals, we all have our own thoughts, opinions and feelings. It
is OK to think and feel differently to others – we are all unique! This should be
celebrated!
We should respect the thoughts, opinions and feelings of others, even when they
are different to ours.
Listening to and respecting the thoughts, opinions and feelings of others helps us
to get to know and understand each other better and live and work together more
happily.
Thoughts, Opinions and Feelings
When we are around others who have similar
thoughts and feelings, we can feel more
comfortable and happy to express our own
thoughts and feelings.
However, when we are with people whose thoughts and
feelings are different to ours, we may not feel as comfortable
expressing a different thought or feeling.
There are ways that we can express a different thought or feeling to
someone at the same time as being respectful of their opinion.
I Am Unique
Although being unique and an individual is a good thing, there are times when
this can feel more difficult.
Can you think of any times when this might be the case?
In groups, look at your Being Unique Scenario
Cards. The scenarios on these cards all have a
dilemma - the person is torn between being an
individual and ‘fitting in’. Share your thoughts on
what you think the person should do and why.
Then, share your thoughts with the class.
It is important to stay true to ourselves while
Consolidating
being respectful of others. We are all unique
Reflecting
and we should celebrate this!
Consolidating
Celebrating Me!
We are all unique; we have our own
thoughts, opinions, feelings and
interests. Being an individual is a
good thing, it helps make the world
an exciting place to live!
Draw a picture of yourself and write
all the things which make you unique
– celebrate you!
Reflecting
Being an Individual
Why do we not all Why do we have
think and feel the different opinions
same? and interests?
Our individuality means we all have our own thoughts, feelings opinions and
interests. These can be shaped by the special people in our life but ultimately
they are unique to us! This is incredibly exciting and worth celebrating!
Our uniqueness is what makes us special and it is very important to feel
confident about being an individual. Be happy to be you – you are wonderful!
The Big Questions
What does 'being an
Is it OK to think and
individual' mean and
feel differently to
why is this a good
other people?
thing?
What is the most important thing
you have learnt today?
Aim
• I can explain why everyone is unique and understand why this should be
celebrated and respected.
Success
Success Criteria
Criteria
• Statement
I can understand
1 Loremtheipsum
importance
dolor sit
of amet,
peopleconsectetur
having theiradipiscing
own thoughts,
elit. feelings
and opinions.
• Statement 2
• I can identify
• Sub solutions to situations where being an individual may feel more
statement
difficult.
• I can identify why I am unique.
• I can reflect on the importance of individuality.
