Lockdown Lesson Plans

We've have put together a couple of lesson resources designed for either for parents or guardians to download themselves, or for primary school teachers to promote to parents and/or guardians.

The lesson plan are suitable for Key Stage 2 (years 3-6), and the lessons focus on challenging prejudices.

The lessons resources are:

Mmm… Tasty – a look at what prejudice and discrimination are
My Friend Frankie – a look a stereotypes

Download Mmm...Tasty lesson plan

Download Mmm Tasty...powerpoint

Download My Friend Frankie lesson plan

Download My Friend Frankie handout

Download My Friend Frankie powerpoint

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