Hero or Zero

KS1

This unit centres on Sue and her friend Mrs Goleska. When Mrs Goleska asks Sue to help her by taking some old things to the charity shop she doesn't realise she has put her son's army service medal in the bag too. This unit explores the sentimental and emotional value of objects and how some things are priceless because of the associations they hold.

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Lesson plans

Lesson 1: Sue Lee's dilemma KS1

Children will explore a range of feelings and skills related to safety and decision making, where the temptation to acquire money may be influencing what they do or feel.

Lesson 2: Irreplaceable you KS1

Children will develop safety skills in relation to risky situations involving the temptation of money. Children will explore the emotional value attached to sentimental objects.

Lesson 3: New to you KS1

Children explore the value and pricing of second-hand items. They consider how much monetary value is lost over time and the historical and sentimental value of items. They consider the histories of items and how their usefulness may alter over time.

Extra Lesson: New to you (differentiated) KS1

Children explore the value and pricing of second-hand items. They consider how much monetary value is lost over time and the historical and sentimental value of items. They consider the histories of items and how their usefulness may alter over time.

Curriculum links for PSHE are set out as a curriculum assessment schedule for this unit and links to statutory frameworks are included.

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Resources

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Hero or Zero KS1 Storybook Offline

Download book to print

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Hero or Zero KS1 Learning Resource

Full downloadable learning resource

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Hero or Zero KS1 Charity Shop Factsheet

Factsheet: Charity shops

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Hero or Zero KS1 Lesson Plans

Detailed outline of all units with overview of lessons

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Hero or Zero KS1 Working Together

Letter for parents/carers outlining activities that can be done at home

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