Its OK to Be Sad by Margaret Collins

Its OK to Be Sad by Margaret Collins

When a child faces a problem with health or disability we are quick to offer support or change our expectations. This book uses stories about 20 different life events to: illustrate the range of feelings, give permission for the expression of feelings, encourage empathy towards others, and demonstrate that loss is a common experience for us all.

`Using stories about life events, Margaret Collins focuses on the needs of 4-9 year olds, and the ways in which they can express concerns, anxieties and griefShe also provides helpful advice for children and adults about how to help others when they are experiencing such difficulties′ - SENCO Update

′An ideal resource to use when a child or children in a class are experiencing loss and grief. This area of work makes a vital contribution to bringing one of the most essential learning tasks of life into schools, helping children to recognise the universality of loss and encourage them to feel confident about their own and other people′s feelings. If this book was used routinely across the country it would contribute to a significant shift in the environment in which children, and ultimately adults, are able to understand and deal with feelings. If you are a teacher please try and get hold of a copy′ - Bereavement Care

Margaret Collins is a former headteacher of infant and first schools. She is now Senior Visiting Fellow in the School of Education at the University of Southampton. She researches children′s perceptions of health education topics, writes teaching materials for children, books and articles on PSHE.

SKU	GOR005968621
ISBN 13	9781412918251
ISBN 10	1412918251
Title	Its OK to Be Sad
Author	Margaret Collins
Series	Lucky Duck Books
Condition	Very Good
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Inc
Year published	2005-06-14
Number of pages	104
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note	This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us