Pri values - Courage & Resilience 3: Tamara (1/2)

Teacher notes

This powerful story follows Tamara, a woman from Amsterdam who experienced a brain injury that left her unable to speak. Despite this life-changing challenge, Tamara shows extraordinary resilience and finds a path to recovery through singing therapy. The story highlights her emotional journey, determination, and strength of spirit as she reclaims her voice. This is the third session in the 'Courage and Resilience' unit of the Year of Values (Primary) course. **Themes**: Courage in the face of unexpected challenges Resilience and perseverance in recovery Communication and self-expression Disability awareness and inclusive cities **Values Focus** This story deepens students’ understanding of courage as something that grows in tough times, and resilience as a strength we use to keep going and find new ways forward. Guidance: This session can be delivered from the front of the class or on student devices (if available). The lesson invites students to reflect, share, and journal on the value of respect, not as a fixed definition, but as a living, evolving part of how they show up for others. No prior Lyfta experience is necessary. Suggested introduction for each session in Year of Values: Each week, we explore a powerful human story from a different part of the world, using real-life voices and experiences to help us better understand the values that shape our lives. In this session, we’re focusing on the values of courage and resilience, but not by giving a fixed definition. Instead, we’ll reflect, question, and explore how people like us (and unlike us) live out this value in the real world. This is about growing our awareness of ourselves and others and being aware of the relationship between the two. Together, we’ll develop our own understanding through thoughtful reflection and respectful dialogue. **National Curriculum Links** **PSHE / RSHE (Statutory 2020)** That in school and in wider society they can expect to be treated with respect by others, and that in turn they should show due respect to others. The importance of visible kindness and understanding differences. Strategies for perseverance and building resilience. **Citizenship** That everyone has human rights, and that children have their own special rights set out in the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child. How to take part in making and changing rules. **English (Spoken Language)** Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play/ improvisations and debates. Consider and evaluate different viewpoints.