SPHE (including RSE) Programme May/June 2020
Junior & Senior Infants
Topic | Objective | Language | Lessons & Resources |
Knowing about my Body | Name parts of the male and female body using appropriate anatomical terms | Penis, vagina | RSE Programme for Junior and Senior Infants |
First & Second Class
Topic | Objectives | Language | Lessons & Resources |
Week 1: Knowing about my Body | -Explore various things the body can do
-Name parts of the body, using appropriate anatomical terms and identifying some of their functions -Awareness of parts of the body that are appropriate/ inappropriate to be shown in public |
Penis, vagina, urethra, excrete, waste, faeces, urine.
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Lesson 1: Discuss the two worksheets attached –
Promoting Health and well-being 2 & Physical Activity in the Community 3 ——————————————————————————————— Lesson 2: RSE Programme online https://pdst.ie/primary/healthwellbeing/RSE 1st & 2nd Class Book Discuss lesson Theme 7 – When my Body Needs Special Care pgs. 161-169 Link |
Week 2: Growing and Changing | -Begin to recognise the physical, emotional, social and spiritual factors that promote growth; growth takes place in different ways – unique to each individual
– Begin to understand that reproduction, birth, life, growth and death are all part of a life cycle; caring for new-born babies, realise the role of parents in caring for babies -Naming, identifying and exploring feelings |
Lesson 1: RSE Programme online
Discuss lesson Theme 6 – The wonder of New Life pgs. 151 – 160
Lesson 3: RSE Programme online Discuss lesson Theme 8 – Growing and Changing pgs. 171-179
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Week 3: Water Safety | -Become familiar with and understand the need to adhere to safety rules that apply in water
-Recognise how accidents might be caused and what can be done to prevent them |
PAWS Water Safety Programme
https://watersafety.ie/primary-school/ First look at Presentation Paws 2 for 1st and 2nd class. Next click on the online interactive resources. |
Third & Fourth Class
Topic | Objectives | Language | Lessons & Resources |
Week 1: Knowing about my Body | -Explore various things the body can do
-Name parts of the body, using appropriate anatomical terms and identifying some of their functions -Awareness of parts of the body that are appropriate/ inappropriate to be shown in public New:Understand the physical changes taking place in both the male and female body
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Penis, vagina, urethra, excrete, waste, faeces, urine.
New for 4th Class: Menstruation, period, sanitary products, womb, hormones, breast and penis growth, pubic hair, voice change |
3rd & 4th
Lesson 1: Discuss the two worksheets attached – 3rd Class: Be more active 1 & Learning to look after myself 1 4th Class: Finding a balance 1 & 3 —————————————————————————— Lesson 2: RSE Programme online https://pdst.ie/primary/healthwellbeing/RSE 3rd & 4th Class Book 3rd Class: Discuss lesson Theme 6 – Preparing for New Life Pgs. 69-79
4th Class: Discuss lesson Theme 6 – The Wonder of New Life pgs. 169-181 |
Week 2: Growing and Changing | -Recognise that growing and changing are continuous throughout life
-Recognise and discuss how feelings and emotions are affected by the physical changes that take place at puberty -Discuss the stages and sequence of development of the human baby, from conception to birth -Identify the care that needs to be taken while waiting for a baby to ne born |
3rd & 4th Class
Lesson 1: Discuss the two worksheets attached – 3rd Class: Emotional Responses 1 & 3 4th Class: Emotions 1 & 2 —————————————————————————— Lesson 2: RSE Programme online 3rd Class Discuss lesson Theme 8 – As I Grow I change pgs. 93-102
4th Class: Discuss lesson Theme 8 – Growing and changing pgs. 195-205 |
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Week 3: Water Safety | -Explore the rules and regulations that exist regarding water and the importance of adhering to these rules for himself and others
-Begin to assess the consequences of risky behaviour -Begin to realise that as independence increases, responsibility for personal safety also increases |
PAWs Water Safety Programme
https://watersafety.ie/primary-school/ First look at Presentation Paws 3 for 3rd and 4th class (You could look back at Paws 2 if you think it would be helpful for your son). Next click on the online interactive resources. |
*Please note that the programme for 6th class on relationships and sexuality is usually done in the final term each year. This year the onus is on you, the parents, to explain the facts of life to your own child and it is very important that this is done before he goes to secondary school.
Fifth & Sixth Class
Topic | Objectives | Language | Lessons & Resources |
Week 1: Knowing about my Body | Revise terms for 3rd & 4th Class
5th Class: Understanding the reproductive system of both male and female adults
6th Class: Understanding sexual intercourse, conception and birth within the context of a committed loving relationship |
Penis, vagina, urethra, excrete, waste, faeces, urine. Menstruation, period, sanitary products, womb, hormones, breast and penis growth, pubic hair, voice change
New for 5th class: Male:Testicle growth, scrotum, erection, sperm production, nocturnal emissions (wet dreams) Female: ovaries, fallopian tube, uterus, cervix New for 6th Class: Production of egg (ovum), ovulation, sperm How they meet – fertilisation Conception: man’s penis enters woman’s vagina Menstrual cycle: either readiness for conception or a period
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Lesson 1: Discuss the two worksheets attached –
5th Class: Puberty 1 & 3 6th Class: Puberty 1 & 3, Alcohol & Drugs, Puberty 1
Lesson 2: RSE Programme online https://pdst.ie/primary/healthwellbeing/RSE 5th Class Discuss lesson Theme 6 – My Body Grows and Changes pgs. 81-92
6th Class: Discuss lesson Theme 6 – Growing and Changing pgs. 183-197 |
Week 2: Growing and Changing | -Identify and discuss the changes that are experienced in growing from child to adult
-Appreciate the need for space and privacy as he is growing and developing -Acquire the ability and confidence to identify, discuss and explore a range of feelings, especially those that are difficult to express -Discuss and practise how to express and cope with various feelings in an appropriate manner
6th Class: -Understand sexual intercourse, conception and birth within the context of a committed, loving relationship -Discuss and explore the responsibilities involved in being a parent and the emotional and physical maturity required |
Lesson 1: Discuss the two worksheets attached –
5th Class: Emotional Responses 1, Emotions 2 6th Class: Resilience 1 & 2
Lesson 2: RSE Programme online 5th Class Discuss lesson Theme 8 – Caring for New Life pgs. 103-112 (Theme 7 – The Wonder of New Life pgs. 93-101 could also be done if you feel your child is ready)
6th Class: Discuss lesson Theme 7 – Relationships and New Life pgs. 199-208 Discuss lesson Theme 8 – A Baby is a Miracle pgs. 210-219
6th Class: Busy Bodies Programme online |
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Week 3: Water Safety | Explore the rules and regulations that exist regarding water and the importance of adhering to these rules for himself and others
-Begin to assess the consequences of risky behaviour -Begin to realise that as independence increases, responsibility for personal safety also increases |
PAWs Water Safety Programme
https://watersafety.ie/primary-school/ First look at Presentation Paws 4 for 5th and 6th class (You could look back at Paws 3 if you think it would be helpful for your son). Next click on the online interactive resources.
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