Weaving Wellbeing into the Literacy Curriculum for Ages 8-11
Combining literacy lessons with wellbeing, this accessible guide, full of practical lesson plans and photocopiable activities is the ideal resource for the busy primary school teacher.
The book is divided into five chapters, each one focused on an area that creates positive foundations for mental health and wellbeing: relationships, emotional literacy, sense of self, skills for learning and understanding how our brain effects our learning and our behaviour. Popular children’s books are used to develop a series of lesson plans that link to the literacy curriculum and include activities that focus on wellbeing to compliment the literacy work being undertaken.
Using a range of teaching techniques that develop the key areas that impact mental health and wellbeing, this is the perfect resource for KS2 teachers looking to incorporate wellbeing into the literacy curriculum.
Alison Waterhouse has worked in mainstream, special education and the independent sector for the past 30 years. She now works as an Educational Psychotherapist and Educational Consultant for SEN and Wellbeing. She is involved in staff training, acts as an Adviser for a renowned Wellbeing Award and supervises Wellbeing Leads and Therapists working in schools.
Melanie Smith has over 25 years’ experience in a variety of school settings. She currently works in Children’s Services with a Local Authority supporting children, young people and parents.