Water Safety Education Resources for 7-9 Year Olds

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RLSS UK has created a ‘theme week’ pack of lesson plans and materials to help you engage 7 - 9 year olds with essential water safety lessons in class

7-9 Objectives & Activity Overview

7-9 Theme Week Guide

Primary School Assembly

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Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: PSHE

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: Art

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: English

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: Geography

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: Maths

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: Music

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: PE

Water Safety Lesson Plans for 7-9 year olds: Science

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