Kids' Cup: Anna from Norway

Teacher notes

This lesson plan is one of a series of lesson plans for the storyworld series Kids' Cup, which has teams and stories from young footballers in China, Brazil, Palestine and the host nation Norway. It is adaptable and suitable for KS2 and KS3. This lesson assumes there will be a talking/ activity partner for each learner. Extension ideas: Primary teachers can adapt this lesson to include the rich media article 'History of the foot(ball)' to explore shape, space and measure. Secondary DT or maths teachers can adapt this lesson to include the rich media article 'History of the foot(ball)' to explore shape, space and measure or football design. **Lyfta core themes:** Community and Citizenship, Equality and Human Rights, Learning and Growth, Health and Wellbeing. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Coaching and Mentoring, Coping Methods, Courage and Self-Confidence, Growth Mindset, Healthy Living, Positive Attitude, Resilience and Perseverance, Resourcefulness and Learning from Failure. **SDGs:** 3, 5. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 and KS3 PE Opportunities to use the Kids’ Cup storyworlds as a stimulus to discuss sports, competition and healthy living in the context of Anna’s experience. KS2 PSHE H2. to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience H7. how regular exercise benefits mental and physical health H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in groups, clubs, and activities 
H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings H19. a varied vocabulary to use when talking about feelings H29. about how to manage setbacks/perceived failures. KS3 PSHE H2. how self-confidence, self-esteem, and mental health are affected positively and negatively by internal and external influences and ways of managing this H6. how to identify and articulate a range of emotions accurately and sensitively H7. the characteristics of mental and emotional health and strategies for managing these H9. strategies to understand and build resilience, as well as how to respond to disappointments and setbacks H10. a range of healthy coping strategies and ways to promote wellbeing and boost mood H5. the characteristics of mental and emotional health; to develop empathy and understanding about how daily actions can affect people’s mental health H12. how to recognise when they or others need help with their mental health and wellbeing H13. the importance of, and strategies for, maintaining balance between school, work, leisure, exercise H14. the benefits of physical activity and exercise for physical and mental health and wellbeing H16. to recognise and manage what influences their choices about physical activity H11. to make informed lifestyle choices regarding sleep, diet and exercise R15. to further develop and rehearse the skills of team working.