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Empathy

The Gecko and the Echo – Song and Activity Sheets

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

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Gecko and the Echo Board Book

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

The Gecko and the Echo is the flamboyantly funny new picture book about love, fame, friendship and how treating others with kindness makes the whole world a better and happier place. The latest rhyming tale from bestselling creators of The Lion Inside series, Rachel Bright and Jim Field. Bring the book to life with this sing-a-long song: Watch the Gecko and the Echo song here.

Themes: Friendship | Community and Kindness | Fame and Performing Arts

 

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Jayben and the Golden Torch – Teaching Resources

Topic: Disability, Empathy, English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Jayben and the Golden Torch

Book Creator: Thomas Leeds

Can one boy with no memories save the world?

A story of courage, hope and friendship. Whatever pages are missing in your story, you can be the hero on the next page.

Themes: Adventure, Magical Worlds, Brain Injury, Epilepsy, Friendship, Courage

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When I See Blue – Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: When I See Blue

Book Creator: Lily Bailey

An unforgettable, heartfelt story about life with OCD and the unique power of friendship, from inspiring author and mental health activist, Lily Bailey. Perfect for readers of A Kind of Spark and The Goldfish Boy.

Themes: Mental Health | OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) | Empathy | Friendship | Family | Overcoming Challenges

also Available: When I Feel Red Resources

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Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Jamie

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

Download this engaging resource pack for Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn’t think you fit anywhere.

Themes: friendship | Justice | Inclusion | Gender | Pride | Creating Positive Change

Jamie – Teaching Notes

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

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Jamie

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

Download this engaging resource pack for Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn’t think you fit anywhere.

Themes: friendship | Justice | Inclusion | Gender | Pride | Creating Positive Change

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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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The Stories Grandma Forgot (And How I Found Them) – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Stories Grandma Forgot (and How I Found Them)

Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat

From acclaimed poet Nadine Aisha Jassat comes a captivating mystery about memory loss, identity, and the unbreakable bond between grandmother and granddaughter. This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.

Themes: Identity | Heritage | Memory | Family | Stories

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