What makes this book a potential winner is the way in which the underlying theoretical principles are first of all clearly outlined (no jargon here ) and then are fully developed in a series of practical activities. The book is crammed full of ideas... accessible worksheets... it is excellent... thoroughly recommend it' - Special
This handbook is likely to be a very excellent addition to resource materials available for primary phase teachers to build on their knowledge of circle time and self-esteem activities. The structured format is very easy to follow and...
What makes this book a potential winner is the way in which the underlying theoretical principles are first of all clearly outlined (no jargon here ) ...
There is no other text that can inform, educate and involve so effectively about the needs of ADHD children in mainstream classrooms. I would recommend that it is included on reading lists for trainee teachers, and is promoted by Special Needs Co-ordinators in schools. - Jane Spencer, De Montfort University
A remarkable story told with honesty, candour and real strength. It is powerful' - Rt. Revd. Christopher Herbert, Bishop of St Albans
A fascinating and thought-provoking book written by the mother of an eleven year-old with...
There is no other text that can inform, educate and involve so effectively about the needs of ADHD children in mainstream classrooms. I would recommen...
through personal experience something which up until now, has not been the subject of research.
This book provides a mother's original process of thinking through detail.
We all want an in-depth knowledge of autism and Hilde justifies her approach: by thinking through details I have always been able to explain my sons autism.
I have never heard anyone explain the world and life from the point of view of a person with autism as clearly as Hilde.
Marie Bristol, Head of American Autism Research
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Sometimes we learn something new
through personal experience something which up until now, has not been the subject of research.
Thank you, Thank you. I have been looking for months for an EL course for secondary pupils. This book is fantastic' - Anne Sinar, Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator, Beacon Hill High School, Blackpool
There is an increasing demand for resources to support teachers in developing young peoples emotional literacy. The 20 lessons explore a range of feelings and provide facilitator notes and activities to help young people:
- recognise their emotions in order to be able to label or define them
- manage their emotions in order to develop and...
Thank you, Thank you. I have been looking for months for an EL course for secondary pupils. This book is fantastic' - Anne Sinar, Teaching and L...
These games will be invaluable for those working with small groups of young people who find it difficult to behave and co-operate with their peers.
They are progressive in terms of skill development and complexity and have a strong focus on early intervention (age range from 4 to 14). The games may be used sequentially over 6 to 8 sessions to practise a range of social and emotional skills; or in a one-off session to cover specific skills.
Socio-emotional development addressed includes:
- social and friendship skills
- anger management
-...
These games will be invaluable for those working with small groups of young people who find it difficult to behave and co-operate with their peers.
Refugee children have often experienced great disruption, violence and fear. They have frequently lost members of their family and may even have witnessed their deaths. They have left everything that is familiar and found themselves deposited in a completely different, strange and sometimes frightening environment.
Following the publication of New in Our Nation, a resource for older students, this book has been written to provide a similar resource for younger pupils. It offers the adult who supports these pupils a sensitive, honest and practical programme. This is a...
Refugee children have often experienced great disruption, violence and fear. They have frequently lost members of their family and may even have witne...
Although target at educators working with young children, this book lends itself to use with older primary pupils and, with some careful attention being paid to the issues of age appropriateness', to a wide range of children with learning difficulties, including those attending special schools' - SENCO Update
The guidance is clear, practical and teacher-friendly and encapsulates current best primary practice' - TES Extra for Special Needs
Bullying establishes itself as soon as young children begin to engage in social groups - someone...
Although target at educators working with young children, this book lends itself to use with older primary pupils and, with some careful attention bei...
This book written by two practitioners is the culmination of 18 years work in Kirklees. It started as a co-operative learning project and developed into a wonderful resource for all those who not only want to Push Back the Furniture to do Circle Time but are looking to extend and develop their ideas.
The notes are comprehensive and explicit to promote the development of:
- Confidence and responsibility
- Roles and responsibilities as citizens
- A healthy lifestyle
- Good relationships
As well as 25 lessons there are:
- Themes...
This book written by two practitioners is the culmination of 18 years work in Kirklees. It started as a co-operative learning project and developed in...
This is one of those books that someone could pick up and read and could open the door to recognition of a condition that has so far been undetected. I am sure that her anecdotes will ring bells for some people' - Stroud Autistic Support Group
Amongst the books about Autism, the reader should be looking for those that help us understand the condition, anticipate the problems that arise and respond with flexibility and acceptance. This book explains the experience of an autistic person facing the everyday events we easily manage.
When they read this...
This is one of those books that someone could pick up and read and could open the door to recognition of a condition that has so far been undetected. ...
