This activity shows pupils that we can all connect; whatever our age, stage of development, or life experiences, and that we all connect in different ways.

 NB: Be particularly aware of care-experienced pupils, adopted pupils and those in kinship care during this activity, and pupils who may have limited contact with parents or other family members. 

• Talk to the pupils about the ways in which they connect with friends and family on special occasions e.g. birthdays, Eid, Diwali etc. Invite the pupils to consider how they connect at such times (e.g. connecting through food, drink, games, rituals, songs, music etc.).

 • Plan a party or an activity that will help them to connect to others in the community. Can the pupils think about who they may wish to include – for example, those who may not have as many opportunities to connect with others, such as care home residents. 

• Use videos to explore how people of different ages and from different walks of life can connect. The videos are her for your convenience