Free resources for teaching puberty and menstruation

At Libra, we know that puberty and menstruation can be an overwhelming topic for both teachers and students. So with the help of experienced teachers, we developed a complete teaching toolkit aimed to deliver key learning outcomes and content in a positive and interactive way.

These easy to follow lesson plans and matching interactive resources are aligned to the Australian Health and Physical Education Curriculum suitable for either a mixed or female-only classroom.

Stage 3 - Understanding My Body

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Mixed Group Lesson

  • Define and understand the word puberty
  • Understand that everyone is unique and experiences puberty differently
  • Identify changes that occur to boys and girls throughout puberty and how they differ
  • Learn strategies on how to manage the changes that occur
  • Use a web-based resource to enhance understanding of changes associated with puberty
Understanding My Body
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Activity Booklet

Download the Activity Booklet for Stage 3 – Understanding My Body below.
Activity Booklet
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Lesson Plan

Download the Lesson Plan for Stage 3 – Understanding My Body below.
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Interactive Resource

Download the Interactive Resource for Stage 3 – Understanding My Body below.

Stage 3 – Understanding Your Period

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Female Group Lesson

  • Define and learn about the process of menstruation
  • Identify and sequence the four phases of the menstrual cycle
  • Explore a range of strategies designed to support girls in managing their periods
  • Learn about premenstrual stress and explore a range of coping strategies
  • Explore features and functions of a variety of female hygiene products
  • Learn about toxic shock syndrome and how to prevent
Understanding A Period
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Activity Booklet

Download the Activity Booklet for Stage 3 – Understanding Your Period below.
Activity Booklet
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Lesson Plan

Download the Lesson Plan for Stage 3 – Understanding Your Period below.
Lesson Plan

Stage 4 – Understanding Changes

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Mixed Group Lesson

  • Define and learn about the process of menstruation
  • Identify and sequence the four phases of the menstrual cycle
  • Explore a range of strategies designed to support girls in managing their periods
  • Learn about premenstrual stress and explore a range of coping strategies
  • Explore features and functions of a variety of female hygiene products
Understanding Changes
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Activity Booklet

Download the Activity Booklet for Stage 3 – Understanding Changes below.
Activity Booklet
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Lesson Plan

Download the Lesson Plan for Stage 4 – Understanding Changes below.
Lesson Plan
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Interactive Resource

Download the Interactive Resource for Stage 3 – Understanding Changes below.

Supporting Resources

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All in one place

  • Define and learn about the process of menstruation
  • Identify and sequence the four phases of the menstrual cycle
  • Explore a range of strategies designed to support girls in managing their periods
  • Learn about premenstrual stress and explore a range of coping strategies
  • Explore features and functions of a variety of female hygiene products
Supporting Resources
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Parent Information Card

Download the Parent Information Card below.
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Primary School Parent Permission Slip

Download the Primary School Parent Permission Slip below.
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Secondary School Parent Permission Slip

Download the Secondary School Parent Permission Slip below.
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FAQs

Teaching girls and boys about puberty and changes in their bodies can be awkward, especially from a teaching standpoint. Hopefully this FAQ page will allay some of your worries. In our FAQs you will find information on our program and products, as well as support on relating to families and students before, during and after teaching the unit.

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