Overview
In this lesson about friendship, pupils will follow the story of Digby who is upset when his best friend Anna starts spending a lot of time with someone else. Pupils will think about feelings which arise when someone is left out and consider the benefits of working and playing together. To conclude the lesson, pupils will learn and share playground games which more than two players can enjoy.
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Making a Difference (certificate)
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