My Residential School Trip Facilitator’s Guide
How to Help Children Build Bravery for the Best Time

By (author) Claire Holmes

ISBN13: 9781032840284

Imprint: Routledge

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 12/02/2025

Availability: Available

Description
This book offers guidance notes and prompts to help the facilitator bring out the best experience for the child using My Residential School Trip Activity Book. It includes key points to consider, examples of what to say, and explains the theory behind the activities, as well as offering practical extension ideas. Every page in My Residential School Trip Activity Book has a corresponding page in this volume 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 in the activity book. ● Materials needed. ● How to set the scene. ● How to complete the activity. ● Facilitator’s top tips. ● How to close the activity. ● Possible extension activities. Inspired by research and the author’s extensive experience, this guide will help teachers, parents/guardians, school counsellors, and therapists support trip-goers to have the best time on their upcoming trip.
How to use this book Notes from the author My Staying Well Activity Book: Welcome Being brave Hopes and fears flower Awakening strengths Strengths you take everywhere Get curious I am looking forward to… What to do when big feelings arrive Finding feelings Feelings wheel Listen to your body Get to know bravery Move your body to lift your mood Saying encouraging things to myself Take 5 Taking my pencil for a walk Ground yourself Get some Vitamin N (N=Nature) Thankfulness tree My supporters Make a Glitter Jar My safe place My coping skills And there’s more… How to make a Coping Chatterbox My Coping Chatterbox Getting ready for the off Home is where the heart is Trip tactics After the trip Magic memories: highlight reel Winning podium Awards ceremony ‘Brain-dump’ page Bibliography Index
  • Educational psychology
  • Teaching of a specific subject
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Primary & middle schools
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
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