Helping Young Children Cope with Difficult Times

Name: Helping Young Children Cope with Difficult Times
SKU: TS0148
Price: 49.95 NZD
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ISBN: 9781921613975

Supporting wellbeing and identity

The activities in this book are designed for use in one-to-one or very small group situations to meet the needs of individual children at a time of stress. They aim to: make use of everyday objects and toys readily available in most settings; be quick and easy to use; encourage children to express their feelings and anxieties; provide plenty of extra ideas for taking activities further if needed; and, build on the principles and practice outlined in the EYLF.

Ages: 1-6 | Pages: 92 | Code: TS0148 | ISBN: 9781921613975

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Sally Featherstone

Sally Featherstone has a wealth of experience as a teacher, consultant, trainer, and author in the field of early childhood education. In 1993, she and Phill Featherstone founded Featherstone Education, a division of Bloomsbury Publishing.

Clare Beswick

Trained as an early childhood teacher, Clare Beswick specializes in working with babies and very young children with special needs and their families. She writes for many early childhood publications, and has written several books for parents and for children.

Anne Vize

Anne Vize specialises in writing for children and young people who learn in different and unique ways. She is a special educator and writer from Melbourne and works to develop print and digital resources for children, their teachers and supporters. She works in the vocational sector developing learning resources for training providers and creates freelance content to support the new vocational major curriculum in Victoria. Anne is fortunate to be able to divide her time between writing and exploring the wonders of sailing and windsurfing on the stunning Port Phillip Bay.

Anne brings a deep understanding of how to create meaningful, inclusive learning resources that respect and engage diverse learners. Her work is grounded in classroom experience and a belief that every student deserves content that reflects their world, without distractions or clutter.

From literacy and life skills to employability and vocational learning, Anne’s resources support students who learn differently – offering clear, age-appropriate materials with real-life relevance.

Widely published across Australia, New Zealand and the UK, her work is trusted by teachers seeking practical, accessible tools that help all learners thrive, grow and see themselves in their learning.

Contents
Introduction	4
TOPIC 1: I want my mum! Easing separation anxiety	7
Activity 1 Hellos and goodbyes	8
Activity 2 What next?	9
Activity 3 It’s special to me	10
Activity 4 How much longer?	11
Activity 5 A safe place to watch	12
Activity 6 Where’s my mum/dad?	13
Activity 7 My special note	14
Activity 8 Magic Ted	15
Activity 9 A ‘Well done’ rosette	16
Activity 10 It’s in the book	17
Activity 11 How do I feel right now?	18
Activity 12 What did I do today?	19
Advice and tips	20
TOPIC 2: It’s mine! Learning to share	21
Activity 1 Mine, yours, his, hers	22
Activity 2 One for you, one for me	23
Activity 3 My go NOW!	24
Activity 4 Ticket time	25
Activity 5 Ted’s tea party	26
Activity 6 Music and rhyme	27
Activity 7 Pockets and pouches	28
Activity 8 Instant rewards	29
Activity 9 Birthday surprises!	30
Activity 10 Fun with two or three	31
Activity 11 Swap about	32
Activity 12 Shop play	33
Advice and tips	34
TOPIC 3: Losing it! Managing anger	35
Activity 1 Puddle stomp	36
Activity 2 Anger thermometer	37
Activity 3 Bean bag boxer	38
Activity 4 Perfect pizza	39
Activity 5 Big band	40
Activity 6 Rip and stick	41
Activity 7 Squeeze it!	42
Activity 8 Hammer away	43
Activity 9 An oasis	44
Activity 10 A bit of calm	45
Activity 11 Wrap and pass	46
Activity 12 A hundred tiny pieces 47 Advice and tips	48
TOPIC 4: I can’t do it! Building confidence	49
Activity 1 Easy marks	50
Activity 2 Higher and higher	51
Activity 3 Look what I can do	52
Activity 4 I think I can	53
Activity 5 I can make it work	54
Activity 6 I can look after you	55
Activity 7 I play, you play	56
Activity 8 Snip it and post it	57
Activity 9 I can cook	58
Activity 10 Throw and catch	57
Activity 11 With love from me to you	60
Activity 12 How do you feel?	61
Advice and tips	62
TOPIC 5: Who’s this? Adjusting to a new role	63
Activity 1 A new baby map	64
Activity 2 Just like me!	35
Activity 3 Games babies play	66
Activity 4 In the picture	67
Activity 5 Give me the moon papa	68
Activity 6 Big brother, big sister	69
Activity 7 Bath time fun	70
Activity 8 My family book	71
Activity 9 I’d rather have an iguana	72
Activity 10 Special times	73
Activity 11 Send that baby back!	74
Activity 12 Welcome to the world	75
Advice and tips	76
TOPIC 6: Where am I going? Dealing with change	77
Activity 1 Teddy’s moving day	78
Activity 2 Wrapping up, keeping safe	79
Activity 3 My special box	80
Activity 4 My room and my bed	81
Activity 5 Old friends, new friends	82
Activity 6 Feeling safe	83
Activity 7 A bag of feelings	84
Activity 8 It makes me angry	85
Activity 9 My moving song	86
Activity 10 My moving book	87
Activity 11 My memory tree	88
Activity 12 What I like and what I need	89
Advice and tips	90
Resources	91