About This Lesson
Help children aged 5–7 explore Expectations, trying again and believing they can learn with Ethan in this engaging RESPECTisms Kidz classroom lesson.
The Kite That Wouldn’t Fly
Ethan has never flown a kite before. When his first attempt doesn’t work, he thinks he won’t be able to do it. With encouragement from his friend, he gives it another try and discovers that his first attempt didn’t tell the whole story.
The story opens up an age-appropriate conversation about what we expect of ourselves, how encouragement can help and why learning sometimes takes more than one try.
What’s included?
This complete classroom lesson gives teachers everything they need to take the story beyond the video and turn it into a meaningful learning experience.
- Ethan and Expectations classroom lesson presentation
- Embedded animated story and RESPECTisms song
- Complete teacher lesson plan
- Discussion and reflection questions
- My Next Try drawing and talking activity
- Colour and low-ink printable activity sheets
- Opportunities for speaking, listening and personal reflection
- Teacher guidance for extending the conversation
Learning focus
Children are encouraged to:
- Explore how their expectations can affect their willingness to try
- Recognise that finding something difficult at first does not mean they cannot learn
- Understand how encouragement can help someone have another go
- Talk about trying again, trying a different approach or asking for help
- Recognise that learning can take time
- Connect Ethan’s experience with situations in their own lives
Ideal for
Ages 5–7 | KS1 | PSHE | Character Education | Personal Development | Wellbeing | Circle Time
About RESPECTisms Kidz
Ethan represents the E – Expectations in RESPECTisms:
Responsibility • Education • Say No • Peers • Expectations • Consequences • Time
Part of the RESPECTisms Kidz character education series, reimagining the original RESPECTisms programme for a new generation of children.
No right or wrong answers — just opportunities to think, talk and learn.
