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What is Mental Health? Where does it come from? And Other Big Questions – Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, Race & identity, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: What is Mental Health? Where does it come from? And Other Big Questions

Book Creator: Lucy Maddox

Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way.

Themes: Mental Health | Science | Anxiety | Stress

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Little Guides to Great Lives – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Little Guides to Great Lives: Anne Frank

From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Meet Anne Frank and Nelson Mandela, amongst other historical figures.

Themes: History | Non fiction | Anne Frank | Nelson Mandela | People and Places

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The Memory Book – Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Memory Book

Book Creator: Louise Gooding, Erika Meza

A reassuring story about the love between a little girl and her grandma, with practical information to help young children understand dementia and the changes it can bring.

Themes: Dementia | Grandparents | Families | Memories

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Split Survival Kit – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Split Survival Kit

Book Creator: Angharad Rudkin

A positive, empathetic and empowering ten-step guide to help children whose parents are splitting up. With expert insight and practical tips from child psychologist, Angharad Rudkin, this is an essential handbook for children aged 9+ coping with separation and divorce.

Themes: Divorce and Separation | Families | Managing Emotions

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Nala’s World – Activity Sheets

Topic: Geography, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Nala's World

A heartwarming picture book based on the incredible true story of social media sensation and round-the-world-cyclist Dean Nicholson and his trusty cat companion, Nala. Download a colouring sheet and wordsearch to entertain children aged 3-7.

 

 

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Gender Identity for Kids – Discussion Questions

Topic: Empathy, LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: Gender Identity for Kids

Book Creator: Andy Passchier

A fun, approachable and easy-to-use guide to gender identity for 7+ readers with colourful illustrations throughout. these discussion questions and activity sheet can be used in the classroom alongside the book

Themes: Identity

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