Growing up... growing wise (for schools)

The Details

“Growing up…Growing wise” is designed to teach children about the nature and purpose of the changes of puberty, to help them deal with these changes in a practical way and to encourage them to make wise decisions as they develop and mature. The lessons discuss relationships and marriage, and teach about conception and birth in an age-appropriate way.

The material is divided into three lessons suitable for use with Year 5-6 pupils. The resource is written from a Christian perspective with input from parents, teachers and health professionals.

Please note this presentation is supplied on a disc.  We are aware that an increasing number of schools are no longer using devices with an optical disc reader; if you are in this position, please contact us so that we can arrange for a digital copy to be sent to you.

The resource includes:

- slides with information, diagrams, pictures & video clips

- detailed teacher’s guide with lesson plans

- differentiated worksheets

- parents’ evening slide show and sample letter

Lesson Titles

• Lesson 1: How your body changes

• Lesson 2: Growing Up

• Lesson 3: Babies and family life

Resource Information:

• Age Range: School Years 5 and 6

• Duration: 3 x 40 minute lessons

• Key Topics: The changes of puberty, relationships, marriage, sexual intimacy, having children

• Release Date: Updated 2016

• Audience: Primary school Years 5 and 6