The Life Skills series was developed to equip the busy classroom teacher with practical and relevant ideas for enhancing essential life skills in individual students. This innovative four-book series aims to fill the gap between the frameworks set out by national bodies and the delivery of sensitive, yet meaningful, lessons in the everyday class. The materials are designed for middle to upper primary students, however, the ideas and information are appropriate for all school aged children.

Life Skills: Family Relationships book examines family roles and also discusses sensitive issues that may arise in family situations. It provides opportunities for students to explore feelings and emotions in a range of contexts as well as promoting strategies for coping with difficult issues such as separation, divorce and family conflicts.

Activities are designed to complement individual and class discussions. Many activities are designed for specific situations and are not intended as a whole class activity. Instead they should be used only where applicable or relevant. Practical activities include creating rosters at home, improving communication skills, reading stories about other people’s families, examining personal roles within the family and brainstorming strategies for dealing with anger.

Each book in this series contains extensive background notes for teachers, parents and students. Many sections contain annotated resource lists for multimedia, literature and general classroom resources. Extension ideas are given where possible and all activities are linked to student outcomes.

Author: Jane Bourke

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The Life Skills: Grief, Illness and Other Issues book deals with the sensitive issues of coping with grief and loss, serious illness, permanent injury and physical disability. This book is an ideal resource for teachers who may have a terminally ill child in their class, or have a student/students with siblings suffering a terminal illness. Other sections deal with emotions and outcomes as a result of having experienced a serious accident resulting in permanent physical disability. Activities and extension ideas endeavour to highlight how life can continue on after such events by analysing personal and physical strengths. Stories of inspiration have been included as well as stories that describe situations of loss and disability within families. Life Skills: Grief, Illness and Other Issues also provides opportunities for students to devise ways to help people who have suffered a loss or injury, through exploring the work of charity organisations.

Each book in this series contains extensive background notes for teachers, parents and students. Many sections contain annotated resource lists for multimedia, literature and general classroom resources. Extension ideas are given where possible and all activities are linked to student outcomes.

Author: Jane Bourke

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The importance of healthy eating, the benefits of physical activity, staying safe and appreciating diversity in New Zealand are all a focus. The activities in this book are well-supported by relevant illustrations and can be completed by students independently or with teacher-assistance.

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Author: Miranda Cooke

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The activity sheets have been designed so that students will develop their understanding of important issues which affect children of this age, such as: puberty, drug taking, the changing nature of friendships, managing their emotions and how health information is presented to the public. Well-supported by relevant illustrations, the activity pages in NZHPES Health for Years 5-6: Part 1 can be completed independently or with teacher-assistance.

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Author: Miranda Cooke

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