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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tim Lowson (Managing
Director) Press Release - The Life Skills SeriesA set of four books for
primary school aged children. Perth Wednesday 15, September 2004 – This
series aims to provide teachers and parents with practical ideas and strategies
for developing and enhancing a set of valuable life skills in individual
students.
There are numerous resources and articles
about teaching values, dealing with grief and loss, addressing bullying and the
like, however, most of these articles and programs outline strategies for
dealing with the problem at the whole-school level. While this is indeed a very
appropriate way to deal with such matters, it has become obvious that there is a
lack of ready-to-use materials for the actual classroom teacher or parent who
feels that their child needs extra attention in a particular area, depending on
what is going on in their life at the moment. The Life Skills Series aims to
fill the gap between the frameworks set out by national bodies and the delivery
of practical and meaningful learning opportunities and coping strategies either
in the classroom or at home. The
books address everyday issues such as coping with the death or serious illness
of a classmate, sibling or parent; divorce and separation; bullying and conflict
at school and at home; family violence; coping with a disability; raising
self-esteem and instilling values; and creating better relationships with family
and friends. The
Life Skills Series comprises four books:
This
series came about as a result of the author’s teaching colleagues identifying
a lack of information and practical resources for dealing with particular events
and situations that can arise in classrooms from time to time. As
well as student worksheets, all books contain extensive background notes for
teachers, parents and students. Several sections contain annotated guides to
relevant websites and literature resources available both online and in hard
copy. Ready-Ed
Publications, a Western Australian based company, has built a reputation as
publishers of Australian made, high quality, innovative, timesaving materials
for teachers of students aged 5-15 years. In recent years, they have moved their
focus away from blackline masters and onto text and reference materials for
classrooms and libraries as a stepping stone towards the commercial booksellers
and parent/teenager market. While this market is essentially a new avenue for
Ready-Ed Publications, they hope to bring their knowledge and expertise in
publishing student and teacher resources to a new market.
Available NOW. For Stockists call 1800 500 303. RRP $26.95
each. Products can be ordered online directly from: www.readyed.com.au/lifeskills
OR Email: books@readyed.com.au
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