Kickstart your R059 unit with this ready-to-use PowerPoint lesson, specifically designed to introduce Topic Area 1: Physical, Intellectual, and Social Developmental Norms (ages 1-5). This lesson is built with effective pedagogy in mind, incorporating a “Do Now” activity, the “I Do, We Do, You Do” teaching strategy, and an exit ticket for quick assessment. You’ll find laminatable keywords and terms perfect for student revision, alongside engaging images to support your teaching. The lesson concludes with a “Reading for Meaning” independent task, complete with a student workbook for self-paced learning. While estimated for a 50-minute duration, it’s easily adaptable to suit different class paces. This resource is fully aligned with the Cambridge National Level 1/Level 2 Textbook Child Development Second Edition J809 by Miranda Walker (2022), ensuring a cohesive learning experience and strong revision support.

OCR Cambridge National Child Development: Physical Development Lesson This comprehensive PowerPoint lesson is tailored for students undertaking the OCR Cambridge National Child Development course at Level 1/Level 2. It closely aligns with the “Cambridge National Level 1/Level 2 Child Development” second edition textbook by Miranda Walker (2022), focusing specifically on physical development. The lesson incorporates a curriculum slide and clearly stated curriculum intentions. It delves into both fine and gross motor skill development through an engaging “I do, you do, we do” teaching approach. Key features include: A “Do Now” activity to kickstart the lesson. A final independent task for students to consolidate their learning. An exit ticket to assess understanding at the conclusion. Designed for flexibility, this lesson can be completed within 50 minutes, but can easily be extended into a double or second lesson depending on your students’ needs.

This lesson will help establish what is meant by healthy and unhealthy relationships. Lots of group work and discussions, plus students enjoy the caring hands activity.

This resource has been designed to give a gentle introduction of the BTEC course to Year 10 learners. By the end of the lesson they will be able to understand what is meant by PIES (physical, intellectual, emotional and social) development which underpins all topics covered within the course. The lesson then goes on to briefly explain the content of the course, then introduces the life stages and the difference between growth and development.

This resource is designed to give a gentle and very brief introduction to the course, and to introduce the first unit of study, R058. It includes a curriculum slide to be used and updated every lesson. It then directs students for the focus of the lesson and what they need to learn. It includes expectations of students during the course, It then moves on to explain the aim of R058, with tasks and resources for the lesson. Timings can be altered to suit each group/cohort.

This resource is designed to give students information about the hormonal changes in adolescence and a light hearted look at body changes. It also incorporates a video clip of Kevin the Teenager which students enjoy. I have also designed a workbook which can be printed off and used in conjunction with the PowerPoint. The resource also helps students to examine the impact of body changes on emotional wellbeing.