Lucky Duck welcomes Murray White and publishes his two files, A and B as one volume Murray is one of the most eminent writers on self-esteem and Circle Time and this resource carries the ring of truth, inspiring the reader with a host of delightful activities which will encourage effective learning and positive relationships.  The pack establishes the basics of good Circle Time practice and goes on to extend the activities.  Topics covered in the book include: Motivation; coping with change and difficulty; prejudice and bullying.  Both new and experienced Circle Time users will find this and indispensable handbook.  Book with activities isbn 1873942575.

€29.40

Copiable Materials.  Sometimes you just need to vary the activities or spring a surprise to re-motivate a group or diffuse a difficult situation.  This copiable resource contains three different sets of materials that can be reproduced onto card for frequent use.  Image cards – a set of neutral symbol pictures; feelings cards – a set of cards with words and pictures to illustrate a feeling; sentence completion cards – a set of sentence beginnings.  The publication comes with a free CD-ROM with printable worksheets, and includes ideas for how to use the materials in a variety of different ways, all consistent with the aims and objectives of Circle Time.  Copiable teaching resource isbn 1873942370.

€24.70

For Nursery, Reception and Key Stage 1 Children.  Following the success of Circle Time for the Very Young, Margaret Collins provides another exciting publication to 3 to 7 years olds.  This book sets out strategies and activities for enhancing Circle Time by pre and post-activities, encouraging children to focus on the content of Circle Time as a way of sharing their work, ideas and thoughts.  The book provides 11 different themes that can be linked to PSHCE, ranging from ‘Caring for Others’ to ‘Keeping Safe’ and provides: Theme aims; circle time activities; draw and talk; follow-up activities and suggestions for display; resources; reflections and evaluations.  Book with activities isbn 1904315178.

€20.90

For Nursery, reception and Key Stage 1 Children.  Circle Time is extensively used in primary and increasingly in secondary schools to help young people improve their confidence, speaking and listening skills, and to raise self-esteem.  Much of the material suggests games and activities suitable for older pupils, therefore the language and activities do not suit children new into school.  We know that Circle Time is best introduced early and this book is full of brilliant activities for very young children.  On the left hand page the same activity is developed for 3 to 5 years olds and on the right hand page the same activity is developed for 5 to 7 year olds.  There are five PSCHE themes: Friends and friendship; feelings; citizenship; growing up; keeping safe.  Book with activities isbn 1873942532.

€27.40