Overview

This book provides a comprehensive collection of games and activities that will enhance children's self-esteem through building friendships and having fun with others. Part of the popular 101 series, this practical handbook draws on the authors’ in-depth knowledge and experience of teaching group games and is a vital resource for busy teachers. The book helps children to understand their feelings, to develop concentration skills, to recognise their personal qualities and to follow instructions. It is packed with ideas for engaging activities requiring little to no additional materials, with resources available to download. Complete with a new introduction, this revised edition will enable teachers to share in the fun, humour and friendship of games, while increasing the self-esteem of the children in their classroom.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jenny Mosley ,  Helen Sonnet
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781041083870

ISBN 10:   1041083874
Pages:   138
Publication Date:   28 November 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Learning to value yourself Coming full circle Mobile messages Look what I can do Animal antics Special delivery Novelty names Sharks and fish Jigsaws Paper, scissors, rock – with hands and feet! The magician’s wish Remote control Monarch of the realm Spin the bottle My pet moans Further activities Working in pairs within a group Matching pairs Scrambled stories You make me laugh Mirror, mirror Hand writing Yes or no Find the headline A picture paints a thousand words Lead me home Sausage Robots Double talk Secret sketching Blindfold alley Tall stories Further activities Building a group identity Matching bricks Softball challenge A round of applause Happy families Alibis Shake a word Question time A friendly bunch The global village Our gifts to you Treasured words Follow the thread Sticky treats Hidden treasure Further activities Myself, my feelings Clockwork toys Actions speak louder than words Guess the venue Living legends The wrong job Back to the start Puzzling looks You choose Pavement reporter Plus points Further activities Thinking and concentrating Birthday game Time capsules Who am I? Animated alphabets Free thoughts First one back A hundred-year sleep Machines Guess what I am Where will it all end? Shopping list The truth will out Further activities Developing attention skills In the driving seat The toyshop A helping hand Rabbit ears Body language Greetings My object Walking a tightrope Guess what I’m saying The hat I’m wearing Snap shots Product puzzles The rule of the game Eyewitness account Six of the best Further activities Motivating through music Rhythmic-cool Jump to the beat Orchestral soundtrack Musical dreams Voice orchestras Tricky tempos Action songs Music and poetry Further activities Taking action Make a move Wiggle and shake Ice sculptures Shake your body Clap and call All change Queue for action Action orchestra Altered images All change in the circle Ball bearings Rocket launch Musical islands Further activities Photocopiable materials Training and resources

Reviews

“This book is an excellent ‘pick up and use’ tool for class teachers, pastoral support workers, youth engagement workers and anyone else working with children.” - Helen Sutcliffe, Head Teacher, Brockholes C of E Junior & Infant School

“This book is an excellent ‘pick up and use’ tool for class teachers, pastoral support workers, youth engagement workers and anyone else working with children.” Helen Sutcliffe, Head Teacher, Brockholes C of E Junior & Infant School

'An incredibly useful resource, especially at a time when more children than ever need emotional support. This book is easy to navigate, brilliantly introduced, and packed with practical, impactful activities. Jenny Mosley’s expertise shines through in this comprehensive collection. It's an invaluable tool for anyone working with children.' Sarah Watkins, lecturer, author and early years specialist

'This book is an excellent ""pick up and use"" tool for class teachers, pastoral support workers, youth engagement workers and anyone else working with children.' Helen Sutcliffe, Headteacher, Brockholes C of E Junior & Infant School

Author Information

Jenny Mosley is the founder of Jenny Mosley Training Consultancies and originator of the highly acclaimed ‘Quality Circle Time Model’ that is used in thousands of early years settings, primary and secondary schools, nationally and internationally. Her unique approach has featured on BBC's Television's Teaching Today, Channel 4 and Open University programmes, in addition to the national press and numerous education journals. Helen Sonnet is a teacher and author with over 30 years of experience working with children with special needs.

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