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Coping when a friend moves away is hard. TheStaying Well Facilitator's Guidecontains guidance notes, prompts, and bonus material that helps the facilitator bring out the best experience for the child using theStaying Well Activity Book. This practical guide can be used to support one child or a group of children by parents, class teachers, learning support teachers, and counsellors.Support material is included to help the lead-adult feel confident in their delivery and in responding to questions related to the discussion.Every page in the Staying Well Activity Book has a corresponding page in the Staying Well Facilitator's Guide for the user to refer to when delivering the material, each of which features: A page rationale which touches on the theory behind the activity A visual of the corresponding page Materials needed How to set the scene How to complete the activity Facilitator's top tips<

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Moving On Facilitator’s Guide is designed to accompany the Leaving Well and Arriving Well activity books. Based on the latest relocation and transition research, the guide builds the confidence of adults in delivery of the activity books to share wellbeing boosting strategies for transition and beyond, both for the child and the supporting adult.This practical guide offers guidance notes and prompts to help bring out the best experience for the child. It will help the adult feel confident in responding to any questions, including key points to consider and examples of ‘what you could say’. It goes on to explain the theory behind the activities from the workbooks and includes examples and quotes from other ex-pat children woven through the text.The guide can be used effectively with:Leaving Well Activity Book which helps children to reflect on how they feel about the move, to remember other moves and understand that change is a part of life.Arriving Well Activity Book which can be used on its own or following on from Leaving Well and continues to move through this process, helping the child to settle when they have arrived in their new country.Inspired by research, this invaluable guide will help teachers, practitioners, and parents support children on the move to leave and arrive well.

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Moving 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. Arriving Well Activity Book helps the child settle in their new place, to reflect on the move 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 settling in. The book normalises mixed feelings, helping the child to understand the process of transition and reflect on their sense of control. This book can be used effectively alongside:Leaving Well Activity Book which helps children to reflect on how they feel about the move, to remember other moves and understand that change is a part of life.Moving On Facilitator’s Guide which offers guidance notes and prompts to help bring out the best experience for the child and is designed to help the adult feel confident in their delivery and in responding to any questions. It contains key points to consider, examples of ‘what you could say’, as well as explains the theory behind the workbook activities.Acting as a tool for engagement, Arriving Well Activity Book will help children come to terms with the move and help adults support children through the arrival and settling in period.

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Written to help children aged 6-12 move between countries, this set contains two children's activity books and a practical guide for the supporting adult.Based on the latest relocation and transition research, it includes valuable strategies and fun activities to boost the child's confidence and wellbeing through departure, arrival and settling in. Top tips, example responses and the theory behind the activities will equip teachers, practitioners, and parents to respond effectively to common questions and support children on the move to leave and arrive well.The set includes: Leaving Well Activity Bookhelps kids to reflect on how they feel about the move, to remember other moves and understand that change is a part of life. Arriving WellActivity Bookcan be used on its own or following on fromLeaving Welland continues to move through this process, helping the childto settle when they have arrived intheir new country

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Moving 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 control. This book can be used effectively alongside:Arriving Well Activity Book which helps the child settle in their new place, to reflect on the move and understand that change is a part of life.Moving On Facilitator’s Guide which offers guidance notes and prompts to help bring out the best experience for the child and is designed to help the adult feel confident in their delivery and in responding to any questions. It contains key points to consider, examples of ‘what you could say’, as well as explains the theory behind the workbook activities. Acting as a tool for engagement, Leaving Well Activity Book will help children come to terms with the move and help adults support children preparing to leave for a new country.

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Coping when a friend moves away is hard. This book is designed to help the stayers' (those left behind) manage this big change. Perfect for children aged 712, it's jam-packed full of activities that invite the reader to use their creativity by annotating and illustrating the pages. This makes the book unique to each child, helping them feel a greater sense of agency and control at a time of change.The text acknowledges change is stressful and the child is encouraged to think about their own responses to change and build their coping repertoire. The concept of TRUST is introduced, an acronym for five key things to stay well'. The reader explores what each letter stands for and considers how paying attention to these can help make their process smoother. The book concludes with activities that bring together the child's journey through the pages, helping to solidify their learning and engagement with the text.Best introduced around eight weeks before the friend leaves, t

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Written to help children aged 7-12 whose friend is moving away, this set contains a children's activity book and a practical guide for the supporting adult.Being the stayer' (the one left behind) can be hard. Based on the latest wellbeing research, theStaying Wellset includes valuable strategies and fun activities to boost the child's wellbeing, helping them to stay well'. Top tips, example responses and the theory behind the activities will equip teachers, practitioners, and parents to respond effectively to common questions and support children as they manage this big change.The set includes:Staying Well Activity Bookis jam-packed full of strategies and creative activities to help the stayer,' reflect on how they feel, appreciate their friendship, and build a coping repertoire.Staying Well Facilitator's Guideoffers guidance notes and prompts to help bring out the best experience for the child and is designed to help the adult feel c

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