A collection of 50 poems designed to cover many aspects of children's social and emotional learning. Suitable for churches, school assemblies and to promote imaginative thinking and writing in the classroom fro 7s to 11s. Ideal for KS2 / P4-7 Collective Worship and SEAL.
'Poetry Emotion' is a treasure trove of original poems to:
- stimulate a child's observation and deep thinking
- affirm individuality and a sense of belonging
- express a myriad of feelings
- develop meaningful skills for living
The 50 poems are organised under 12 value-based topics, providing an ideal vehicle to address social and emotional values at Key Stage 2. They can be used with great effect in collective worship, and readily relate to English, PSHCE, SEAL and RE in the classroom.
The poems in each section are offered with introductory suggestions for ways in which the topics can be unpacked. Topics include:
Whose world?
Who am I?
Who is my neighbour?
What's so special about the Bible?
It's not fair!
Getting on and falling out
Going for goals
New beginnings
Saying no to bullying
Good to be me
Changes
Self awareness
Managing feelings
Motivation
Social skills
"Poetry speaks in as many voices as there are people to read it, conveying everything from complex ideas to simple truths. The wonderful thing about Stewart Henderson's kind of writing is that he always manages to cover both at once." - Christine Morgan, Head of Radio, BBC Religion & Ethics