{"product_id":"9781032073651-conceptual-playworlds-for-wellbeing","title":"Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Resource Book for the Lonely Little Cactus. \u003cp\u003eThis resource uses the evidence-driven Conceptual PlayWorlds model of intentional teaching developed by Professor Marilyn Fleer to provide supporting classroom- or home-based activities to help children aged between 4 and 8 solve challenges and learn wellbeing concepts through play.\u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the story book, \u003ci\u003eThe Lonely Little Cactus: A Story About Friendship, Coping, and Belonging\u003c\/i\u003e. Both books can be purchased together as a set, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing: The Lonely Little Cactus Story Book and Accompanying Resource Book.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vital resource uses the evidence-driven Conceptual PlayWorlds model of intentional teaching developed by Professor Marilyn Fleer to provide supporting classroom or home-based activities to help children aged between four and eight solve challenges and learn wellbeing concepts through play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for use with the accompanying picture story book, \u003ci\u003eThe Lonely Little Cactus\u003c\/i\u003e, a tale about a cactus that feels lonely living in the desert, this guide offers imagery-rich scenarios, including 20 unique activities, so children have an opportunity to experientially grasp wellbeing concepts that can be otherwise difficult to explain. This resource guides educators and teachers through a range of wellbeing activities, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoping (social support, problem solving, and self-regulation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendships (relationship building, working together, time with friends, social skills)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive emotions (happiness, joy, doing something you love, enjoyment, fun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelaxation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelonging and inclusion (working together, collaboration, joining in play, including others)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a unique opportunity for children to learn about psychological strategies while being engaged in a beautiful narrative and visually captivating illustrations, this is the ideal resource for educators or teachers, support staff, practitioners, and families looking to help children understand and manage their feelings. While the context is centre-based, the activities can be done almost anywhere, such as in family homes, the Botanical Gardens, when on holidays, or when visiting a park. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40977395581025,"sku":"9781032073651","price":23.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_26858638.jpg?v=1721303382","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781032073651-conceptual-playworlds-for-wellbeing","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}