Circle Time : A Resource Book for Primary and Secondary Schools

by Teresa Bliss

• ISBN13: 9781412920261
• ISBN10: 1412920264
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-02
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

Written for the busy classroom teacher, this book provides quick access to an abundance of Circle Time activities.Building on the success of the first edition, this new book retains the original edition's clarity and ease-of-access, whilst providing more than twice as much material. It has also been updated to take account of new legislation, including Every Child Matters and The National Standard for Healthy Schools.Clear headers guide the reader to core games and appropriate themes, each with helpful hints for planning and implementation, and to assist the smooth running of the sessions. The theme section demonstrates ways of using core Circle Time activities such as 'Sentence Completion' and 'Silent Statements' to explore sensitive issues such as friendships and bullying.An important new feature is a structure to help readers understand what they should be expecting from pupils during Circle Time at each key stage. New and expanded sections on group work and the development of Circle Time are also included.This is a valuable resource for teachers, educational psychologists and youth workers, whether they are experienced Circle Time practitioners or new to the technique.

Author Biography

Teresa Bliss is an Educational Psychologist based in Gloucestershire Jo Tetley is a Student and Family Support Worker, also based in Gloucestershire

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction	1	(5)
Developmental Aspects of Circle Time through Key Stages 1 to 3	6	(7)
Part 1	13	(44)
Introducing Games	15	(6)
My Name and Variations	16	(1)
Up Down Up	17	(1)
Ball Rolling	17	(1)
Web Masters	18	(1)
Name Association	19	(1)
Name Chain	19	(1)
Action Mime	20	(1)
All Change Games	21	(8)
Postman	22	(1)
Follow Me	23	(1)
Trains, Boats and Planes	23	(1)
My Eyes Are	24	(1)
The Sun Will Come Out	25	(1)
New Friends	26	(1)
Silent Statements	26	(3)
Games to Encourage Self-awareness	29	(6)
Statement Line	30	(1)
I Am Special	31	(1)
It's My Day	32	(1)
This Is Me	33	(1)
Bin It	33	(2)
Games to Encourage Awareness of Others	35	(10)
Partners	36	(1)
A Brick in the Wall	37	(1)
How are they Feeling?	37	(1)
Finishing the Sentence	38	(4)
Wishing Well	42	(1)
Guess Who	43	(2)
Enjoying and Achieving Games	45	(10)
50 Ways of Moving	46	(1)
Follow the Leader	46	(1)
Sleepmaker Detective	47	(1)
Guarding the Keys	48	(1)
Expressions	49	(1)
Listen and Touch	50	(1)
Thunder	50	(1)
The Wave	51	(1)
Magic Box	51	(1)
Let's Laugh	52	(1)
Don't Smile!	53	(2)
Finishing Games	55	(2)
Pass the Smile	56	(1)
Pass the Squeeze	56	(1)
Blind Squeeze	56	(1)
Part 2	57	(24)
The Development of Circle Time	58	(23)
Themes	58	(1)
Developing a Sense of `Us': Relationships in Class	58	(3)
Managing Feelings and Developing Relationships	61	(2)
Developing a Vocabulary for Emotions	63	(4)
Friendships	67	(4)
Arguing and Fighting	71	(2)
Stealing	73	(1)
Bullying	73	(5)
Other Themes	78	(1)
Small Group Work in Circle Time for Dealing with Difficult Situations	78	(3)
References	81