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Year 1
Different types of families
I can describe different types of family structures and explain why families might change over time.
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Year 1
Different types of families
I can describe different types of family structures and explain why families might change over time.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Every family is special and different.
- Not every family looks the same.
- Families can change over time.
- Family can be people we are related to and people we are not.
Keywords
Parents or carers - adults who care for or look after children
Siblings - someone's sisters or brothers
Change - the way things become different to how they used to be
Common misconception
Families always stay the same.
There are many reasons that a family might change such as a new baby or parents or carers separating. Family change brings mixed emotions. Even when families change they still love each other.
Ensure that you celebrate the diversity of families. Never refer to 'normal families', as this can lead to feelings of exclusion.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these roles can only adults do?
make the bed
fold the clothes
Q2.
Family means ...
the friends you go to school with
the people in your football team
Q3.
Families help us by …
leaving us alone
letting us go to bed late
Q4.
Which of these roles can adults and children do together?
iron
Q5.
Families should to each other and work it out if they have an argument.
Q6.
Family are important for keeping everyone safe and happy.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Siblings are ...
parents or carers
only children
Q2.
All types of families can provide the __________ that children need.
ice cream and sweets
brothers and sisters
Q3.
Which is true?
All families are the same.
Even when families change, they still love each other.
Q4.
Which shows a change that may happen to a family?
Q5.
Which word means the way things become different to how they used to be?
Q6.
If you ever feel worried or upset about change, who should you talk to?
a younger sibling
a stranger