Our New Character Education Discussion Cards

“... this government has made it clear that character matters” Nicky Morgan, Education Secretary, 21 January 2016 80 practical, engaging Character Education Discussion Cards for Primary Pupils   By Alice Griffin & Heidi Rivolta Our easy-to-use discussion cards have been designed to help you nurture strength of character in your pupils – enabling them to take responsibility for their own behaviour and help others. These practical cards will develop their awareness, insight and understanding of four core values, with 20 scenarios covering each one: Kindness Honesty Resiliency Respect The broad range of scenarios is suitable across the primary age range. They have all been carefully selected to reflect familiar situations, making it easier for your pupils to relate to and discuss them. Orders yours today. Kindness Developing kindness is at the core of all character education: it nurtures empathy, compassion, sympathy and thoughtfulness. Sample scenario:   Losing a pet Your friend’s cat, Tabatha, has just died. She was an old cat and is really upset.  Q. What could you do to make your friend feel better? Honesty With honesty comes the nurturing of trustworthy and truthful people who have integrity and morals. Sample scenario: Honesty is the best policy You spy a £5 note on the pavement outside your local shop. Who would know?  Q. What would you do and why? Resiliency Developing resiliency nurtures strong characters who have inner and outer confidence and can bounce back from disappointments with courage and strength. An example of a scenario is:   Facing Your Fears You have a fear of water but compulsory swimming lessons start next week at school. Q. What could you do to overcome your fears? Respect Respect nurtures appreciation and value, for the individual and others, as well as the environment around us. One of the scenarios is: Referee’s decision You’re playing football in PE and the referee says you kicked the ball outside of the line, but you don’t think you did. Q. Why should you respect the referee’s decision? With so many to choose from, this great value pack of 80 sturdy cards is a resource you can use with different groups at one time. Plus, the children could tackle different scenarios at different times to fit in with lessons or to stimulate relevant debate. Orders yours today. CHARACTER EDUCATION DISCUSSION CARDS  Ref 203-150 £29.95*   Order Online CHARACTER EDUCATION DISCUSSION CARDS Value Set of 3  Ref 206-150 £84.95*   Order Online MORE PRODUCTS TO PROMOTE SELF-ESTEEM AND CHARACTER Superhero Behaviour Mission Cards Card game to promote good behaviour using secret missions to encourage responsibility, empathy, self-control and respect for others By Rad & Annie Radburn Ref: 101-150 £29.95* A Day in the Life of Dingle Duck An easy-to-use resource to help children develop self-esteem and social & emotional skills By E A Morris Ref: 165-150 £27.50* More Details More Details Little Stars Games and activities to promote self-esteem in 4-7 year olds By E A Morris £25.00 Ref: 092-150 Social Skills Learning Activities to develop social skills in a practical and fun way By Naomi Samuel £29.95 Ref: 190-150 More Details More Details ORDER ON ACCOUNT Click Here To Order on Account OTHER WAYS TO ORDER By phone: (01604) 870 828 By fax: (01604) 870 986 By email: orders@loggerheadpublishing.co.uk By post: Loggerhead Publishing, PO Box 928, Northampton, NN7 9AP By the website: www.loggerheadpublishing.co.uk

Help Students Deal with Conflicts

Conflict Resolution Discussion Cards by Vanessa Harrison Conflict can happen anytime and with teenagers it can be in school, at home or in the community. These cards feature a scenario involving a situation of conflict to read out followed by three questions to kick-start a discussion about the issues raised.  The scenarios include conflicts with peers, family, teachers and other adults including figures of authority. Students discuss the situation and suggest strategies for resolving the conflict. They can call upon the ideas on the Resolution Cards if necessary, which include: • Be assertive but not aggressive • State your needs calmly and quietly • Try to understand the other person’s point of view • Listen carefully to what the other person is saying • Walk away until you calm down • Use “I” statements • Work together to find a solution • Speak firmly, honestly and kindly • Apologise Through the discussion students will begin to realise that there are strategies and attitudes that can be adopted to help prevent conflict escalating and that resolution is possible if both sides are prepared to work together.   For the facilitator there are guidance cards which include:   • An introduction to the topic with the aims of the resource • Benefits students may gain through using the cards • Ideas for teacher-led discussions • Suggestions for pairs and group work • How to incorporate role-play Vanessa Harrison has been involved over a long period with the design of teaching materials in the fields of language and social/emotional development. 30 x A6 conflict cards, 20 x A6 resolution cards ISBN 978-1-909380-93-6 Ages 11-16 Conflict Resolution Discussion Cards  Ref 197-146 £29.95* To Order Click Here ORDER ON ACCOUNT Click Here To Order on Account OTHER WAYS TO ORDER By phone: (01604) 870 828 By fax: (01604) 870 986 By email: orders@loggerheadpublishing.co.uk By post: Loggerhead Publishing, PO Box 928, Northampton, NN7 9AP By the website: www.loggerheadpublishing.co.uk

Help Children Learn Social Skills

Social Skills Learning   by Naomi Samuel Activities to develop social skills in a practical and fun way Give children the opportunity to build up a toolbox of social skills for life with these lesson plans based around tried-and-tested activities. The activities include: • About me • Rules • Feelings • We're all different • Empathy • Feeling good • Honesty • Emotions • Saying "Thank You" The lesson plans include worksheets on social skills which can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals or groups of children. The book can followed through from the beginning to the end or used to select one-off sessions to meet the needs of the participants. Detailed instructions give staff guidance on how to deliver the sessions effectively. Naomi Samuel is a teacher with over 11 years of experience in the social care and education sector. She specialises in working with children and young people with behavioural needs, learning needs and disabilities. Naomi is the co-founder of Look Inside Sensory Learning & Play. A4, 86 pages photocopiable, with a FREE CD-Rom ISBN 978-1-909380-93-6 Ages 5-11 Social Skills Learning  Ref 190-147 £29.95 To Order Click Here ORDER ON ACCOUNT Click Here To Order on Account OTHER WAYS TO ORDER By phone: (01604) 870 828 By fax: (01604) 870 986 By email: orders@loggerheadpublishing.co.uk By post: Loggerhead Publishing, PO Box 928, Northampton, NN7 9AP By the website: www.loggerheadpublishing.co.uk