Exploring Big Questions: What Is Fear?
This term, children are focusing on writing a tale of fear in English. To spark children's interests, our pupils engaged in a fascinating discussion centred around the question: What is fear?
As the discussion unfolded, pupils explored whether fear is something we learn or something we are born with. They debated whether fear is always a bad thing or if it can sometimes be useful, helping to keep us safe. Some questioned whether fear is the same for everyone, or if it depends on personal experiences and perspectives.
Throughout the lesson, children practised skills of critical thinking, reasoning, and respectful debate, listening to one another’s ideas and building on different viewpoints.
Children then started to think about how we respond to fear; they were able to describe what our bodies do in response to something fearful. Some children were even able to describe the idea of fight or flight!
"Fear is when our body shakes and trembles to tell us to avoid something."
"Fear is when we are scared of something."
"Fear is different for everyone."
"Fear can be a good thing because it can save us from dangerous situations."
