Assembly: Loneliness and connections
Meet Sylvain in London, think about wellbeing and loneliness and what we can do to reduce those feelings.
Teacher notes
This assembly is suitable for KS2/3 but could be used in any age group. We will explore the importance of human connections to avoid loneliness. **The lesson plan 'Wellbeing and loneliness' would be a great follow up lesson as it gives practical advice and support ideas.** **Lyfta Core themes:** Community and Citizenship, Health and Wellbeing, Relationships. **Lyfta Core Skills and Values** Coping Methods, Empathy & developing multiple perspectives, Mindfulness, Resilience & Perseverance. **SDGs:**3, 11. **National Curriculum Objectives:** KS2 PSHE H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health. R13. the importance of seeking support if feeling lonely or excluded R14. that healthy friendships make people feel included; recognise when others may feel lonely or excluded; strategies for how to include them. KS3 PSHE H5. the characteristics of mental and emotional health; to develop empathy and understanding about how daily actions can affect people’s mental health H7. a broad range of strategies — cognitive and practical — for promoting their own emotional wellbeing, for avoiding negative thinking and for ways of managing mental health concerns. KS2 Citizenship - to care about other people's feelings and to try to see things from their points of view.
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