CRISIS fighting for hope for homeless people KS 2 Lesson Plan 1 Exploring the meaning of Home and Homelessness A Teaching Resource for Primary Schools provided by CRISIS For more information and Teacher Resource Sheets from CRISIS please visit Charity number www.crisis.org.uk

Starter: Learning Objectives A Teaching Resource for Primary Schools provided by CRISIS For more information and Teacher Resource Sheets from CRISIS please visit Charity number At the end of the lesson you will be able to: List the things that define ‘home’ Recognise some causes of friction at home Identify ways to resolve problems in the home To understand what homelessness is Keywords Roots, Identity, Security

Activity 1: Defining Home A Teaching Resource for Primary Schools provided by CRISIS For more information and Teacher Resource Sheets from CRISIS please visit Charity number www.crisis.org.uk

Activity 2: What causes problems at Home? A Teaching Resource for Primary Schools provided by CRISIS For more information and Teacher Resource Sheets from CRISIS please visit Charity number

Activity 2: What causes problems at Home? A Teaching Resource for Primary Schools provided by CRISIS For more information and Teacher Resource Sheets from CRISIS please visit Charity number www.crisis.org.uk ProblemSolution

Activity 3: What is homelessness? A Definition A Teaching Resource for Primary Schools provided by CRISIS For more information and Teacher Resource Sheets from CRISIS please visit Charity number www.crisis.org.uk In its broadest sense ‘homelessness’ is the problem faced by people who lack a place to live that is supportive, affordable, decent and secure. People who experience homelessness are often amongst the most vulnerable people in our society, suffering from amongst other things, loneliness, isolation and relationship breakdown. Whilst there is some debate over the precise definition of homelessness there is a widespread acceptance that the issue is more than simply about a roof over one’s head. A home is not just a physical space; at best it can provide “roots, identity, security, a sense of belonging and a place of emotional wellbeing”.