Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing: A Resource Book for the Lonely Little Cactus

ISBN-13: 9781032073651 / Angielski

Kelly-Ann Allen; Madeleine Griffith; Marilyn Fleer

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For effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the story book, The Lonely Little Cactus: A Story About Friendship, Coping, and Belonging. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Building Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing: The Lonely Little Cactus Story Book and Accompanying Resource Book.

This vital resource uses the evidence-driven Conceptual PlayWorlds model of intentional teaching developed by Professor Marilyn Fleer to provide supporting classroom- or home-based activities to help children aged between 4 and 8 solve challenges and learn wellbeing concepts through play.

Intended for use with the accompanying picture story book, The Lonely Little Cactus, a tale about a cactus that feels lonely living in the desert, this guide offers imagery-rich scenarios, including 20 unique activities so children have an opportunity to experientially grasp wellbeing concepts that can be otherwise difficult to explain. This resource guides educators through a range of wellbeing activities including:

• Identifying feelings
• Coping (social support, problem solving, and self-regulation)
• Friendships (relationship building, working together, time with friends, social skills)
• Positive emotions (happiness, joy, doing something you love, enjoyment, fun)
• Relaxation strategies
• Belonging and inclusion (working together, collaboration, joining in play, including others).

Offering a unique opportunity for children to learn about psychological strategies while being engaged in a beautiful narrative and visually captivating illustrations, this is the ideal resource for educators, support staff, practitioners and parents looking to help children understand and manage their feelings.

Spis treści

1. PlayWorlds for wellbeing  2. An urgent message from Eagle  3. Little Cactus’ quest in Friendship Land  4. The Little Cactus finds out how to organise a playdate  5. Wise mermaid’s magic mirror  6. Helping Bat be included  7. From feeling unhappy to being a Superstar Snake  8. Anonymous acts of kindness  9. Grand opening of the Little Cactus movie 10. Feeling safe and designing a security system for the Deer Family  11. Message in a bottle  12. Working together for more than just treasure  13. Sneezing and wheezing: staying connected  14. Relaxing in the snow  15. The twinkle party  16. An acorn feast for Deer  17. Helping Eagle fly again  18. Breathing buddies  19. Celebration of strengths  20. A new friend  21. Compliments unlocked