The importance of friendships
I can explain why friendships are important and how friendships can change.
The importance of friendships
I can explain why friendships are important and how friendships can change.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Friends can provide valuable support and bring joy to our lives.
- Friendships naturally evolve over time, reflecting personal growth and changing circumstances.
Keywords
Friendship - a relationship between two or more people who care about and support each other
Evolve - to change or develop
Common misconception
A friend is someone who is always there for you and should be available to you at all times.
It is important to remember people's personal boundaries and see friends as individuals with personal lives that are not always wholly interlinked with other's.
To help you plan your year 7 rshe (pshe) lesson on: The importance of friendships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 rshe (pshe) lesson on: The importance of friendships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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