Family life: Muhammed & Amina

Teacher notes

This lesson is suitable for KS1-3. For KS1, the first two tasks ('Muhammed and Amina's home', and 'Join us for Dinner!') could be used as part of a My family topic, comparing family homes and meals across the world. **Lyfta core theme:** Relationships. **Lyfta core skills and values:** Adaptability and Flexibility, Coping Methods, Empathy and Understanding Others, Intercultural Competence, Positive Attitude, Resilience and Perseverance. **SDGs:** 3, 5, 8. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS1 Geography name and locate the world’s seven continents and five oceans KS2 Geography locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe KS1 PSHE R3. about different types of families including those that may be different to their own R4. to identify common features of family life H20. about change and loss (including death); to identify feelings associated with this; to recognise what helps people to feel better KS2 PSHE R6. that a feature of positive family life is caring relationships; about the different ways in which people care for one another R7. to recognise and respect that there are different types of family structure (including single parents, same-sex parents, step-parents, blended families, foster parents); that families of all types can give family members love, security and stability R8. to recognise other shared characteristics of healthy family life, including commitment, care, spending time together; being there for each other in times of difficulty H23. to think about change and loss, including death, and how these can affect individuals. KS3 PSHE R35. the roles and responsibilities of parents, carers and children in families R36. the nature and importance of stable, long-term relationships (including marriage and civil partnerships) for family life and bringing up children R25. the importance of parenting skills and qualities for family life.