Year 2 Wellbeing & life skills

Chapters to explore

Fairness does not always mean identical treatment. People may need different support to take part. Ask what helps and avoid making assumptions from appearance. A fair plan considers everyone’s opportunity to participate.

Try it: Adapt a shared task and check whether the change helps.

Teamwork includes listening, sharing tasks and reviewing the plan. Roles can change so people develop skills. Agree on the goal and explain what each person will do. Ask for support if a disagreement becomes difficult.

Try it: Complete a small shared project and discuss how the roles worked.

Bodies and minds need a balance of activities and rest. Routines can help, but needs vary. Notice tiredness and ask an adult for support. Screen activities are only one part of a day that also includes relationships, practical tasks and movement.

Try it: Plan a balanced afternoon with a parent or carer.

A person’s job title or friendly words alone do not settle every situation. Helpful adults respect boundaries and support safety. If something feels wrong, move towards safety and tell a trusted adult. You can keep asking until someone helps.

Try it: Practise a simple help-seeking sentence for an imaginary situation.

People differ in interests, bodies, languages, families and beliefs. Differences do not reduce anyone’s worth. Ask respectful questions without demanding private information. Do not expect one person to explain every experience of a group.

Try it: Find a shared interest and a difference with a willing partner.

Disagreement does not have to become unkindness. Pause, explain the problem calmly and listen to the other view. Look for a fair solution. If you feel unsafe or cannot solve it, ask a trusted adult to help.

Try it: Practise a turn-taking solution with toys or role-play.

Control means moving deliberately rather than as fast as possible. Balance and coordination can be explored in suitable seated or standing ways. Use a clear space, appropriate equipment and adult guidance. Stop if uncomfortable.

Try it: Choose a gentle coordination task with an adult.

A need is something essential, while a want is something we would like. Families have different resources and priorities. Do not judge people by possessions. Shared resources can be planned so people have a fair opportunity to use them.

Try it: Discuss imaginary needs and wants without comparing real family finances.

A community is a group connected by place, activity or relationships. Helping starts with noticing a need and asking what would be useful. Choose an age-appropriate task with adult guidance. Small reliable contributions can matter.

Try it: Plan one small contribution with an adult.

Learning together

Each chapter brings together teaching, an example, practice and a practical discovery. Use the material with discussion and suitable offline activities. Choose a comfortable starting point and revisit explanations as needed.