Books by Tina Rae

Thank you, Thank you. I have been looking for months for an EL course for secondary pupils. This book is fantastic' - Anne Sinar, Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator, Beacon Hill High School, BlackpoolThere is an increasing demand for resources to support teachers in developing young peoples emotional literacy. The 20 lessons explore a range of feelings and provide facilitator notes and activities to help young people:" recognise their emotions in order to be able to label or define them" manage their emotions in order to develop and sustain positive relationships.The 20 lessons include:" introduction to an emotion and warm-up" questions for Circle Time and activities" take home tasks and reinforcement" ideas for a plenary session.Includes photocopiable resources and printable worksheets on the CD.As with all Tinas books this is a practical resource which will engage young people.

This book offers a range of practical and student friendly activities which focus upon the issues that really matter to young people today

Practical resources and ideas to support the development of young children's anger management.

Offers an intervention designed to help divert young women from engaging in girl gang culture by providing them with the opportunities to explore alternative options for themselves that ensure a sense of self-worth and belonging in a non-aggressive culture where crime in not integral to their self-definition.

Presents a solution-focused approach to anger management for young people. This book aims to help adolescents: avoid or manage situations of conflict; understand that they can create change; and realise that it is possible to resolve difficulties and achieve a positive outcome.

This text provides teachers of children aged 7-14 with structured opportunities to develop their emotional literacy and emotional well-being. It is firmly supported by a wealth of research which links children's mental and physical health to the development of emotional literacy.

This book offers a six-step model that harnesses the skills of popular young people to help others who may have low social status.

Tina has produced another book based on her work as a behaviour support teacher. This is an ideal resource for use as part of a PHSE programme with a whole class or smaller group work.It is specifically aimed at students who appear to be experiencing unacceptable levels of stress in their lives and who require support in order to understand, acknowledge and cope with specific stressors/sources of stress.There are 12 sessions in this book. These include comprehensive teacher notes and photocopiable worksheets for the students. The structure ensures active pupil participation and provides an opportunity to look at both the causes and effects of stress. With a greater understanding of stress, young people are helped to learn and practise better coping strategies.

Offers materials needed to teach a course on decision making at various age levels. This title provides a menu of stories related to the real life experiences of the young people. It includes teacher notes, which indicate 'stopping points' where reflection and discussion is encouraged.

This practical, innovative resource for teachers of 9-12 year olds who exhibit difficult behavior helps children safely address typical difficulties through activities and group discussion.

`It is refreshing to find such material that has some of its key objectives in changing staff and teacher perceptions of children with behavioural needs' - Educational Psychology in PracticeThis 12-session course for secondary school pupils teaches skills and strategies for more effective relationships and interactions at home and in school. The pack includes:" teacher notes" worksheets " self-esteem rating scales.Strategies to teach include:" mirror talk" positive thinking" respecting yourself.Young people rate this as a useful pack that manages their learning in a respectful manner and builds relationships with peers and staff.