Description
Book SynopsisMoving from country to country is no small feat. This activity book is designed for use with children aged 6-12 to help those on the move to navigate the process of global transition smoothly. Based on the latest relocation and transition research, wellbeing boosting strategies are shared for transition and beyond.
Children are introduced to mindful activities and are encouraged to use their creativity by annotating and illustrating the pages as they move through the book, allowing them to be an active participant in their move. Leaving Well Activity Book helps children to reflect on how they feel about the move, to remember other moves and understand that change is a part of life. Full of valuable strategies to boost wellbeing as they move forward, the text highlights top tips for expressing feelings that will help children prepare for departure. The book normalises mixed feelings, helping the child acknowledge their hopes and fears, and reflect on their sense of con
Trade Review
"The Moving On series gives all who work with children a powerful, practical tool to help them 'leave well so they can enter well'. As each book focuses on a particular stage of the moving process, children can find words and create images to express the often-paradoxical feelings any move can make. I highly recommend it!"
Ruth E. Van Reken, co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds
Table of ContentsWelcome
Setting the scene
Where are you now?
Change happens
Moving-on graph
How do I feel?
Moving on takes GUTS2
People power
Leaving things behind
Lightening the load
Feeling faces
Draw feelings out
Talk feelings out
Who and how?
Staying connected
What brings me joy
What does my body tell me?
How do I cope well?
What encouraging things can I say to myself?
What’s in and out of my control?
Mindful colouring
Take 5
Thankfulness tree
Stand like a tree
Get curious
Curiouser and curiouser...
Balooning around
Gallery of Strengths
Moving on poem
Moving on podium
Coping cube
Awards ceremony
My well-wishes
