'Life Skills: Family Relationships' 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. '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. 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 Attainment Targets. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

This e-book contains a buddy program for elementary aged students. This program is quite structured in nature. Two classes are involved in the program - an older and younger class (e.g. Grade 5 with a Grade 1 class). Each child is given a partner or a buddy by the class teachers. These pairings are decided upon by both teachers after considering the special needs and capabilities of each child. The same partners are kept for the whole year so that a strong bond develops between the two students. These activities enable children to learn from each other in a caring and friendly environment; develop academic, social and personal skills; display an awareness and a need to care for others; develop the skills of responsibility, understanding and tolerance; assist the younger students with their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills; display a greater awareness of the world around them; and develop an awareness of the concept and value of friendship. This ebook is available in US, UK and AU versions. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (47 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Toni McRae & Karen McDonald

'Health For Years 3-4: Part 2' is part of a Health And Physical Education Series which comprises ten books altogether. This book should be ideally used in conjunction with 'Health For Years 3-4: Part 1' over a two year period. The benefits of being active, the importance of managing emotions and being respectful and showing empathy are some of the areas covered in this book. The activities are well-supported by relevant illustrations and can be completed by students independently or with teacher-assistance. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (72 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Lisa Craig

'Health For Foundation Level' is part of a Health And Physical Education Series which comprises ten books altogether. This book is targeted at students in their first few years of schooling. The activity sheets have been designed so that students will show their engagement with key concepts by: cutting and pasting, highlighting, ticking, crossing, writing, tracing, drawing, matching, numbering, circling, and through discussion. Meaningfully illustrated and clearly set out, the worksheets in 'Health for Foundation Level' are perfectly suited to this age group. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Lindsay Marsh

'Health For Years 5-6: Part 1' is part of a Health And Physical Education Series which comprises ten books altogether. This book has been written to help students to become health literate. 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 'Health for Years 5-6: Part 1' can be completed independently or with teacher-assistance. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (60 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Miranda Cooke

'Health For Years 5-6: Part 2' is part of a Health And Physical Education Series which comprises ten books altogether. This book should be ideally used in conjunction with 'Health For Years 5-6: Part 1' over a two year period. The importance of healthy eating, the benefits of physical activity, staying safe and appreciating diversity in the United Kingdom 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. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (52 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Miranda Cooke

'Life Skills: Self Esteem and Values' focuses on student feelings, self awareness, self esteem, goal setting and enriching values both in school and in the wider community. Activities include setting attainable goals, analysing personal strengths and weaknesses and exploring ways to demonstrate values, as well as fun stuff like developing board games for the bored! '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. Many of the topics that are dealt with in this series are specifically designed for a particular event that may arise in the classroom. Activities can be used in one-on-one discussions or as whole class activities, depending on the situation. The materials are designed for middle to upper primary students, however, the ideas and information are appropriate for all school aged children. 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 Attainment Targets. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

'Life Skills: Bullying and Conflict' addresses bullying tactics and identifies strategies for both the school and community. Realistic scenarios are used as a starting point for promoting discussion and personal learning experiences specific to the type of bullying that may be occurring, whether it be verbal, social, psychological or physical. Opportunities are given for students to express ideas and feelings through role-play, brainstorms and independent enquiry. 'Life Skills: Bullying and Conflict' also contains an extensive section on dealing with conflict at school, at home or in the community. Strategies include using a problem solving approach to resolve conflicts, with several examples highlighted through the use of discussion cards which aim to consolidate students’ understandings of these difficult concepts. '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. 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. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

'Health For Years 3-4: Part 1' is part of a Health And Physical Education Series which comprises ten books altogether. This book has been written to help students to become health literate. The activity sheets have been designed so that students will show their understanding of key concepts by: analysing visual images, drawing on their own experiences, interviewing their peers, representing their ideas visually, interpreting short scenarios and longer texts, describing, selecting, researching, imagining, playing minor games, prioritising, role-playing, ordering and assessing. Well-supported by relevant illustrations, the activity pages in 'Health For Years 3-4: Part 1' can be completed independently or with teacher-assistance. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (64 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Lisa Craig

'Life Skills: Grief, Illness and Other Issues' 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. '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. Many of the topics that are dealt with in this series are specifically designed for a particular event that may arise in the classroom. Activities can be used in one-on-one discussions or as whole class activities, depending on the situation. The materials are designed for middle to upper primary students, however, the ideas and information are appropriate for all school aged children. 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. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

This ebook contains a buddy program for elementary aged students. Themes utilized in Book 2 include: 'Under The Sea', 'Food', 'Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes', and 'Christmas'. This program is quite structured in nature. Two classes are involved in the program - an older and younger class (e.g. Grade 5 with a Grade 1 class). Each child is given a partner or a buddy by the class teachers. These pairings are decided upon by both teachers after considering the special needs and capabilities of each child. The same partners are kept for the whole year so that a strong bond develops between the two students. These activities enable children to learn from each other in a caring and friendly environment; develop academic, social and personal skills; display an awareness and a need to care for others; develop the skills of responsibility, understanding and tolerance; assist the younger students with their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills; display a greater awareness of the world around them; and develop an awareness of the concept and value of friendship. This ebook is available in US, UK and AU versions. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (45 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Toni McRae & Karen McDonald

The I Can Do ebook contains practical activities based on the world of the child, aimed at enhancing self esteem in 8 - 10 year olds. These activities have several aims: to enhance self-esteem; to provide teachers with easy access to a series of reproducible enrichment activities for students to use in class or at home; to encourage students to learn about themselves, and to recognize their strengths and abilities; to allow students to focus on their uniqueness and to provide children with enjoyment and with opportunities to be creative. We have concentrated on the world of the child in the home; the school; out in the world; outdoors; mind, body and heart; and supplementary games. We hope that teachers will also enjoy learning about how their students see themselves, and will use the activities in the context of enhancing self esteem. This ebook is available in US, UK and AU versions. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (57 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Dr Donna Brandes & Tim Lowson

Healthy Bodies, Happy Kids Book 1 aims to: * Reduce the risk of child obesity and poor nutrition; * Provide opportunities and motivation for physical activity; * Foster a positive body image and promote self respect; * Raise awareness of media influences on children. The need for practical and common-sense strategies to attack one of the most critical emerging health concerns of our time has been addressed in the series, Healthy Bodies, Happy Kids. The theme-based books, with age-appropriate mascot characters that enhance visual appeal and student motivation, include sections on: * Healthy diet; * Body systems related to diet and exercise; * Exercise and leisure for fitness; * Self-esteem for a positive body image and a constructive attitude towards self-management in health; * Media analysis involving recognition of food marketing techniques; * Internet investigations, including a feedback site; * Practical, inquiry-style activities based around relevant, real-life situations, using easily obtained resources such as junk mail and the newspaper. The 4-book series also includes an informative, up-to-date and easy-to-use Resource Book that details background information to give teachers and parents insights into issues related to childhood obesity; together with age-appropriate activity books for use in the classroom or the home. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (36 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

'Examining Self Esteem in the Young' gives educators and parents an insight into the way children in their care think and function – how they view themselves and how they feel others want them to be. It is aimed at all primary-aged children and provides clearly written background information to the area of self esteem, some teacher/parent hints for guiding children and a host of activities that can be used as springboards for establishing a healthy self esteem in children. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (49 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Lou Thompson and Tim Lowson

'Self Esteem Book 3: Enhancing Self Esteem in the Adolescent' is the third title in a series that is designed to provide the classroom teacher with practical ideas and strategies for developing and enhancing a set of valuable life skills in individual students. This book: * outlines a framework for considering adolescent self-esteem needs * indicates the key processes in the development of healthy self-esteem * explains the self-esteem wall and defines what is meant by healthy self esteem * explains the importance of the relationship between the adolescent and the parent/teacher * explains the process of self discovery, challenge and feedback from significant others * explains the concept of the self esteem wall * gives strategies to help identify adolescents at risk * helps students to set and achieve goals * provides photocopiable student worksheets to use in class. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Lou Thompson and Tim Lowson

H is for Health - is an easily integrated resource for use within the health curriculum and provides an overview of related strands and learning outcomes. It provides fun, easy-to-follow activities to encourage interaction, discussion and learning of good health habits. Excellent illustrations, and innovative worksheets are provided for a number of topics: Sleep & amp; Exercise Food & amp; Nutrition Daily Health Habits Environmental Factors & Protecting Our Bodies Social Growth Changes As We Grow The activities in H is for Health provide for a variety of teaching strategies and other suggested activities can be found at the bottom of each page. A great junior health resource! This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Mary Serenc & Wendy Harrap

'Health For Years 1-2' is part of a Health And Physical Education Series which comprises ten books altogether. This book has been written to help younger students to become health literate and in doing so, support them to make wise decisions about their own health, safety and well-being and to encourage others to do the same. Beautifully illustrated and clearly set out, 'Health For Years 1-2' will make a valuable addition to your pool of teaching materials. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (60 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Miranda Mason

Help your students live more balanced and peaceful lives with Healthy Mind – Happy Me Book 2. This title is the second book in a two-part series linked to the Australian curriculum. Studies show that mental illness – depression in particular – is one of the top five chronic diseases in Australia. Treatment requires large amounts of resources and is estimated to consume 6.83 billion dollars annually; approximately 8.6% of the total allocated health expenditure in Australia. The number of young children affected by mental illness is on the rise, and this is why Healthy Mind – Happy Me is such an important resource for any classroom in Australia. The activities in this BLM will help your students to live more balanced and peaceful lives by assisting them to: develop resilience, understand their emotions, enhance their emotional intelligence and manage and nurture positive relationships. Purchase this book today to start making a difference to your students’ mindfulness. Healthy Mind – Happy Me Book 2 caters for year 3 – year 6 primary levels This is a Photocopy Master ebook (60 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Miranda Cooke