Our first unit of inquiry is called Who We Are. This unit is about recognising and understanding relationships and how we interact with others.
Central idea:
People’s relationships with each other can have an impact on well-being
The unit will provide opportunities for students to recognize and develop
connections with others. Students will develop an understanding of themselves and the similarities and differences that exist within their relationships. We will be inquiring into how to build and maintain positive relationships and reflect on strategies that help us solve problems (conflict resolution).
Our lines of inquiry are:
● How we build good relationships
● Why relationships are important
● Roles and behaviours within relationships
Home Help
We would like your help in explaining (in simple words) the ideas and vocabulary listed below to your child in their first language. Once they understand the ideas and words please help them to learn the English vocabulary they need to share their ideas with their
teacher and classmates.
Ideas being discussed at school
What different roles do people play in relationships? (function)
How can people show love, kindness and friendship towards each other? (function, responsibility)
How are different relationships similar to each other? (connection)
What is your responsibility to build positive relationships? (responsibility)
Useful Vocabulary
Friend Responsibility Reflective Cooperation
Balance Same and different Tolerance Empathy
Respect Caring Open- minded
Feelings- e.g. happy, sad, jealous, angry, hurt, shy, embarrasses, excited
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| Learners in 1B sorted out different ways of thinking why relationships are important |
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Learners in 1B played board games. One person in each group had a card to spoil the game. The others had to try to get on with them and make the game work. They used this to think about being kind and unkind to each other. Afterward they created a comic strip to show how we react to positive and negative situations.
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