Big Picture RSHE: Ready-Made Analogies and Practical Activities for Relationships, Sex and Health Education in the Primary Classroom

This book uses analogies such as how families are like trees and children are like caterpillars to teach key Relationships, Sex, and Health Education topics. It includes ready-made toolkits for the classroom, printable activities, and cross-curricular extension activities. The metaphors are designed to make learning stick and engage cross-curricular thinking, neutralizing awkwardness.

Format: Hardback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

How are families like trees?

Families, much like trees, are rooted in strong foundations and provide support and nourishment to their members. Just as trees grow and evolve over time, families undergo growth and change as individuals develop and experience new phases of life. Families are characterized by love, loyalty, and a sense of belonging, and they provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and thrive.

Children, like caterpillars, are in a phase of growth and development. They are constantly learning and adapting, and their experiences shape their growth and development. Just as a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly, children undergo changes and transformations as they grow older. Children are curious, imaginative, and eager to explore the world around them, and they require guidance and support to develop their skills and knowledge.

In conclusion, families and trees share many similarities, including their ability to provide support and nourishment, grow and evolve over time, and provide a safe and nurturing environment for their members. These analogies can help children and adults understand the importance of family and the role that they play in our lives.

Dimension: 297 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032489667