Developing a Positive Sense of Self – Book B: Understanding my relationships with others

Developing a Positive Sense of Self – Teaching and Learning About Personal Well-Being at Middle Primary Level – Book B: Understanding My Relationship with Others by Peter Clutterbuck

Developing a Positive Sense of Self is full of ideas and activities that teachers can use to help students feel good about themselves while at the same time creating a classroom environment where mutual support and caring are the norm. A classroom in which all students feel valued and able to express their feelings and opinions openly is a happy classroom filled with super kids.

Classroom teachers play a crucial role in helping students to develop self-esteem. They do this not only by creating a learning environment but also by being a friend, by listening, by encouraging a “you can do it” attitude and, of course, by accepting each child and his or her contributions and perceptions without judgement. Each student activity page in both books is supported by a detailed teacher ideas page.

Book B: Understanding My Relationship with Others focuses on social interaction issues. The activities in this book support the building of good relationships both within and outside the classroom.

Topics include:

• Great Ideas for Helping Your Students Work Successfully Together
• What is a Friend?
• Listening to Others
• Sharing Tasks
• Being a Thinking Thinker
• Solutions
• Thinking About Others Positively
• Who’s Like Me?
• Knowing Me Knowing You
• Co-operative Decision Making
• Teamwork
• Being Honest
• Relationship Rules
• No Put Downs Allowed!
• What Makes A Leader?
• Helping In The Community
• Buzz Off Bullies!
• Getting On With Others
• Thought for the Week
• Our Classroom Guide
• Awards

Author: Peter Clutterbuck

Age Suitability: 8-10+

Publication Date: 2012

Extent: A4 Photocopiable Book – 52 B&W Pages

ISBN: 9781927172520