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Research shows that children as young as six are worried about climate change. It’s important to support children emotionally when teaching them about this sensitive and often distressing subject.
That’s why we have worked with experts to create resources to use in school that focus on feelings alongside facts.
Teachers’ guide
This guide was created in partnership with Caroline Hickman, a psychotherapist and lecturer at the University of Bath who works with children and young people experiencing eco-anxiety. It contains key advice for teachers to enable them to deliver climate change education in a way that supports children’s emotional wellbeing.
Primary assembly pack
This whole school assembly is the perfect way to encourage pupils to explore the way they feel when learning about climate change. There is a script to guide educators as they deliver the presentation. Why not follow up on the assembly with one of our lesson packs?
Resource pack for 5-7 year olds
This pack contains teacher notes, a lesson plan, a presentation, and activity sheets to engage your pupils in learning about climate change. These resources address the topic in an age-appropriate way and place a strong focus on helping pupils to explore and understand their emotions.
Resource pack for 7-11 year olds
Support your pupils to explore and understand their eco-emotions as they learn about renewable energy sources, in this lesson. In this pack, you’ll find teacher notes, a lesson plan, a presentation and a home learning activity, as well as a fun wind turbine activity to engage your class.
Resource pack for 11-18 year olds
Our lesson pack for secondary students contains a research-based task, supporting students to explore climate action which fosters a sense of empowerment and hope. The lesson contains a teacher guide, a lesson plan, a presentation and an activity sheet, and encourages students to discuss their emotions as they learn about climate change.
Parents and carers email template
Schools are in a strong position to help parents and carers with talking to their children about climate change in a safe, reassuring and supportive way. This email template can be used to reach out to parents and carers and share the free ‘Generation Next Parent Guide’ with them.