
Period Dignity
SEN Resources
Lesson 1: Changes in the Bodies of Boys and Girls during Puberty
In this lesson, pupils learn about the normal changes that happen in boys’ and girls’ bodies during puberty. They also learn about the similarities and differences between boys and girls growing up.
Lesson 2: The Female and Male Reproductive Systems
In this lesson, pupils learn about some of the parts of the female and male reproductive systems and their functions.
Lesson 3: Period Facts
In this lesson, pupils learn key facts about periods. They also learn to distinguish facts about periods from common myths.
Lesson 4: Period Wellness – Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
In this lesson, pupils learn about the difference between physical wellbeing and emotional wellbeing. They also learn how to recognise physical and emotional period symptoms and identify ways to maintain physical and emotional wellbeing during periods
Lesson 5: Period Situations
In this lesson, pupils have opportunities to identify different situations that may occur during a period. They also identify feelings and emotions that may be associated with these situations and use their knowledge about periods to identify possible solutions.