Full Description
This discussion tool designed to address pressing social issues for children helps teachers, parents and professionals caring for children to alleviate young people's worries and opens up conversations on tricky topics.
Providing 16 stories told from different perspectives, the book covers social and emotional concerns around far-ranging issues, including refugees, disability, gender diversity and climate change. For each issue raised, the story is followed by a fact file, a set of interactive activities, lesson plans and a bank of resources to further enhance understanding and promote empathy.
Contents
Preface; Acknowledgements; Autumn Term; 1. Cyberbullying: How Does Jenny Deal With It?; 2. Becky And Her Frenemies; 3. Niall Has Had A Family Bereavement; 4. Oliver Is On The Autism Spectrum; 5. Chris Wants To Be A Girl; 6. Michael Learns About Important Black Britons; Spring Term; 7. Jamie's Secret: His Dad Is In Prison; 8. Kerry And The Food Bank; 9. Harrison, Sophie, And Aria Worry About Body Image; 10. Finley Worries About Climate Change; 11. Mason Has Motor Difficulties; Summer Term; 12. Miriam's Parents Are Going Through A Divorce; 13. Molly Is Not A Stereotypical Girl; 14. Jakub Is From Poland; 15. Hind Is A Refugee; 16. Margaret Is From A Gypsy Family; Epilogue: In the Garden
