Activities for children- books and eBooks. May 2021 CM

This list contains 42 titles

101 inclusive and SEN maths activities : fun activities and lesson plans for P level learning / Claire Brewer and Kate Bradley.
Description:
  • 133 pages : 25 cm
  • "These simple and creative lesson plans, created to teach the National Curriculum [UK], gives you new ideas for teaching maths to inclusive classrooms. Encourage every child to achieve their best results through the easily adaptable and fun activities." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
Publisher:
  • London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017
Other title:
  • One hundred one inclusive and SEN maths activities
B 440.3 BRE
A therapeutic treasure box for working with children and adolescents with developmental trauma : creative techniques and activities / Dr. Karen Treisman. Series: Therapeutic Treasures Collection | Therapeutic Treasures Collection
Description:
  • 420 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
  • This is the essential resource for anyone working with children or teens who have experienced trauma. It provides an overview of the latest theory, good practice, and a treasure trove of activities and handouts.
Publisher:
  • London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017
B 790.45 TRE
A therapeutic treasurebox for working with children and adolescents with developmental trauma : creative techniques and activities / Karen Treisman.
Description:
  • 1 online resource (426 pages)
  • This is the essential resource for anyone working with children or teens who have experienced trauma. It provides an overview of the latest theory, good practice, and a treasure trove of activities and handouts.
Publisher:
  • London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017
  • 2017
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
Awesome games and activities for kids with numeracy difficulties : how to feel smart and in control about doing mathematics with a neurodiverse brain / Judy Hornigold, illustrated by Joe Salerno
Description:
  • 140 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • "Has maths ever made you feel anxious, confused or like you just don't get it? This is an entertaining collection of mathematical games and curiosities for you to astound your family and friends with. You don't have to follow the chapters in a certain order - you can use this book however you would like, whether you want to get creative, play a game or impress your friends with a clever trick. Designed to spark a child's enthusiasm for maths and make learning simple, this book will help children to grasp the fundamental concepts in maths through exploration and play. This book will appeal to all learning styles and abilities but is particularly relevant for those with specific learning difficulties such as dyscalculia. Building self-esteem and promoting a growth mindset, these activities will help readers to effortlessly develop their number skills, empowering even the least confident learner with a deeper understanding of maths"-- book jacket
Publisher:
  • Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021
B 900.75 HOR, ..
Calm kids : help children relax with mindful activities / Lorraine E. Murray.
Description:
  • 1 online resource (209 pages) : illustrations, tables
Publisher:
  • Edinburgh : Floris Books, 2012.
  • 2012
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
Cleo the crocodile : activity book for children who are afraid to get close / Dr. Karen Treisman ; illustrated by Sarah Peacock. Series: Therapeutic treasures collection
Description:
  • 1 volume : illustrations (colour) ; 30 cm.
  • Illustrated story of Cleo the crocodile, accompanied by activities for children and practical strategies for adults to help children with trust issues.
Publisher:
  • London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019
B 900.41 TRE
Creative ways to help children manage anxiety : ideas and activities for working therapeutically with worried children and their families / Fiona Zandt and Suzanne Barrett, Foreword by Karen Cassiday, illustrations by Richy K Chandler
Description:
  • 206 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
  • "This book sets out therapeutic activities to help children aged 4-12 years and their families to better understand and manage anxiety. It explains how to work with anxious children, providing a framework for assessment and therapy that draws on CBT, ACT and narrative therapy approaches. Lots of practical tips for therapists are included and important developmental considerations are discussed, including adapting therapy for children with developmental difficulties, and working with families and schools. Over 50 playful therapeutic activities are included, which have been developed through the authors' extensive work with children, giving children an arsenal of coping strategies. They focus on key areas such as understanding anxiety, managing anxious thoughts, and building resilience and use readily available, inexpensive materials and downloadable templates which are provided in the book. This is the perfect tool for therapists looking for playful and purposeful ways to work with children with anxiety." -- amazon.com
Publisher:
  • London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021
B 410.3 ZAN
Creative Ways to Help Children Manage Anxiety : Ideas and Activities for Working Therapeutically with Worried Children and Their Families.
Description:
  • 1 online resource (210 pages)
  • "This book sets out therapeutic activities to help children aged 4-12 years and their families to better understand and manage anxiety. It explains how to work with anxious children, providing a framework for assessment and therapy that draws on CBT, ACT and narrative therapy approaches. Lots of practical tips for therapists are included and important developmental considerations are discussed, including adapting therapy for children with developmental difficulties, and working with families and schools. Over 50 playful therapeutic activities are included, which have been developed through the authors' extensive work with children, giving children an arsenal of coping strategies. They focus on key areas such as understanding anxiety, managing anxious thoughts, and building resilience and use readily available, inexpensive materials and downloadable templates which are provided in the book. This is the perfect tool for therapists looking for playful and purposeful ways to work with children with anxiety." -- amazon.com
Publisher:
  • London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.
  • 2020.
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
Creative ways to help children manage BIG feelings : a therapist's guide to working with preschool and primary children / Dr Fiona Zandt and Dr Suzanne Barrett ; foreword by Lesley Bretherton.
Description:
  • 198 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
  • Making therapeutic concepts engaging for children, this book full of activities gives clinicians' practical guidance on how to work with children aged 4-12. Using only readily available items, these activities are specifically designed for clinicians to interact with and help children understand their emotions.
Publisher:
  • London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017
  • 2017
B 270.7 ZAN
Cyberbullying : activities to help children and teens to stay safe in a texting, twittering, social networking world
Description:
  • 128 p. : ill. ; 21 x 15 cm.
  • "Children and teenagers text, network and twitter online as second nature, but when emails or texts are used to threaten, harass, intimidate or embarrass someone, they can turn from being a source of enjoyment to a source of crippling anxiety and fear. This approachable book is packed with advice, games and activities for groups and individuals to help young people understand what cyberbullying is, how they should behave online and how they can stay safe. The activities range from quizzes and competitions to storyboard games and art activities, and cover issues such as how easily personal information can be forwarded, the risks posed by unknown 'friends' on social networking sites, and how to discuss and deal with bullying issues. They are designed to encourage young people to think about their own behaviour and attitudes and give them the skills and knowledge to stay safe in a digital world. Particularly suited to children and teens aged 11+, this essential book will be an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, youth workers, and anyone working with young people who could be exposed to cyberbullying." - BOOK JACKET
London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2010
Not available: IHC Library: Checked out
Everyday activities to help your young child with autism live life to the full [electronic resource] : simple exercises to boost functional skills, sensory processing, coordination and self-care / Debra S. Jacobs and Dion E. Betts ; foreword by Carol A. Just.
Description:
  • 144 p.
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
Everyday activities to help your young child with autism live life to the full : simple exercises to boost functional skills, sensory processing, coordination and self-care
Description:
  • 144 p. ; 23 p.
  • "Does your child struggle with brushing their teeth? Is it difficult to get them dressed and undressed each day? Do they struggle to understand their body's relationship to the world? This book is brimming with simple ideas, activities and exercises to address these daily challenges that young children with autism face. Easy to carry out and to fit into your routines, they will help improve a child's sense of body awareness, coordination and motor skills, and address key tasks such as eating meals and healthy sleep. There are also ideas for tackling social challenges, including playing with friends, going on holiday and staying calm at school. The final chapter of the book explains the different support professionals parents of a child with autism are likely to encounter and how each can help their child. This jargon-free book shows how occupational therapy techniques can be used to help your young child with autism to live life to the full, and will be an essential tool for parents and carers." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE
London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2012
B 720 JAC
Everyday games for Sensory Processing Disorder : 100 playful activities to empower children with sensory differences / / Barbara Sher
Description:
  • 268 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
  • " ... Occupational therapist Barbara Sher has over 45 years experience helping children with sensory processing disorder, autism and Asperger's learn and thrive. In this new solutions-based guide, she's collected 100 sensory-rich games that make working with your child a joy. If you're looking for new strategies to manage your child's sensory processing disorder, this book is a perfect companion to classics such as The Out-of-Sync Child and Raising a Sensory Smart Child. [This book] advocates play as the most effective approach for children with sensory processing disorder, and illustrates the many ways that play can lead to significant breakthroughs, including: 100 fun and simple games for parents to play with their kids ; An easy-to-grasp overview of sensory processing disorder ; Inventive ideas for engaging kids, using materials easily found around the house ; Inclusive games geared toward varying degrees of development, with modifications for older children."--Amazon.com.
Publisher:
  • Berkeley, CA : Althea Press, 2016
  • 2016
Not available: IHC Library: Checked out
Focusing and calming games for children [electronic resource] : mindfulness strategies and activities to help children to relax, concentrate and take control / Deborah M. Plummer ; illustrated by Jane Serrurier.
Description:
  • 151 p. : ill.
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, c2012
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
Focusing and calming games for children : mindfulness strategies and activities to help children to relax, concentrate and take control
Description:
  • 151 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
  • "Having the ability to focus, relax and concentrate is key to enabling children and young people to achieve emotional well-being, and is also important for a child's development of skills and abilities. This book uses a model of 'mindfulness play' to help children to achieve well-being, an approach designed by the author which encourages children to build awareness of their inner and outer worlds. Part One covers the theoretical and practical background, setting out how to facilitate play using the mindfulness play model, including consideration of the emotional environment. Part Two includes a wealth of games and activities, from 'Body focus' and 'Fidget flop' to 'Musical drawings' and 'Pass a smile'. The activities are suitable for use with groups and individual children aged 5-12, and can be adapted for children with specific attention and concentration difficulties, such as ADHD, and for older children." - BOOK JACKET
London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2012
B 410.3 PLU
Fun games and activities for children with dyslexia : how to learn smarter with a dyslexic brain / Alais Winton ; illustrated by Joe Salerno.
Description:
  • 135 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • "Full of fun, practical games and activities accompanied by charming cartoons for children aged 7 to 13 with dyslexia, this book makes learning easy and entertaining. Written by a dyslexic tutor for dyslexic students, the tips are embedded in first-hand experience and will inspire and motivate any reader to aim high." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
Publisher:
  • London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018
B 900.75 WIN
Games and activities for children with dyslexia : how to learn smarter with a dyslexic brain. / Alais Winton ; illustrated by Joe Salerno.
Description:
  • 1 online resource (136 pages) : illustrations
Publisher:
  • London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018.
  • 2018
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
Games and activities for exploring feelings with children : giving children the confidence to navigate emotions and friendships
Description:
  • 125 p. ; 25 cm.
  • "This is a fun, imaginative and creative resource designed to help children aged 7--13 get thinking and talking about their feelings and the issues that affect their lives. It is packed full with games and activities that help children explore their emotions and express themselves positively. Activities surrounding issues such as peer relationships and friendships, bullying, offending, participation and citizenship are designed to build self-esteem, raise aspirations and increase motivation. They will also enhance emotional well-being and develop protective behaviours, encouraging children to speak out rather than act out, and helping to keep them safe and happy. This is an ideal resource for all those working with children and looking for new and exciting ideas for games and activities, including teachers, youth workers, social workers and counsellors." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE
London Jessica Kingsley 2011
B 410.3 ROG
Get out, explore, and have fun! [electronic resource] : how families of children with autism or Asperger syndrome can get the most out of community activities / Lisa Jo Rudy.
Description:
  • 256 p. : ill.
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
Get out, explore, and have fun! How families of children with autism or Asperger syndrome can get the most out of community activities
Description:
  • 256 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
  • "If you are the parent of a child with Autism or Asperger syndrome, you may feel that involvement in the community is not possible for your family. This book sets out to change that with a rich and varied menu of suggestions of how you can take a full part in community life and support the strengths and interests of your child at the same time. [Here] is your guide to what's out there, how to find it, and how to make it work for your family. It includes hints and tips for involving your family in the right community activities... and resources and ideas to help your child build on their strengths, interests and preferred learning styles." - BOOK JACKET
London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2010
B 720 RUD
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