Kids' Cup: Yu from China

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 upper KS2 and KS3. **Note: The film in this lesson is recommended for upper KS2 and above as it explores themes of bereavement, resilience and coping with difficult emotions.** Younger pupils may need more explicit support to understand that grief can look different for everyone and that feeling sad, missing someone, or not feeling ready to talk are all normal responses. When using this film, encourage pupils to reflect on Yu’s strengths as a football captain, while reinforcing that resilience does not mean hiding difficult feelings - it means finding ways to keep going, with support from others when needed. Support ideas for any learners dealing with loss or bereavement are included at the end of the lesson plan. **Your pupils will need pens and paper for one activity.** **Lyfta core themes:** Culture and Identity, Relationships, Learning and Growth, Health and Wellbeing, Community and Citizenship, Equality and Human Rights. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Coaching & Mentoring, Collaboration & Teamwork, Communication, Coping Methods, Courage & Self-Confidence, Healthy Living, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Perspective-Taking, Positive Attitude, Resilience & Perseverance, Resourcefulness & Learning from Failure, Work Ethic. **SDGs:** 3, 5. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 and KS3 PE Opportunities to use the Kids’ Cup storyworlds as a stimulus to discuss sports, competition, leadership and healthy living in the context of Yu’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 H23. about change and loss, including death, and how these can affect feelings; ways of expressing and managing grief and bereavement H29. about how to manage setbacks/perceived failures R8. to recognise the shared characteristics of healthy family life. 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 R22. effects of change, including loss, separation, divorce and bereavement; strategies for managing these and accessing support.