Games, Ideas and Activities for Primary PSHE

Julie McCormick has been a teacher for more than 15 years, working in the UK and overseas for both Montessori and in English schools teaching the National Curriculum guidelines.  Robin Whylerhas worked in children’s communication and in children’s broadcasting for over 10 years and has recently started to work alongside Julie to produce children’s educational and curriculum based material.

• Chapter 1 - Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilitiesIntroduction  KS1 IdeasI know!What I likeMy weekendOur school environmentDealing with a feelingFeelingsHow am I feeling?Mirror, mirror, on the wallMy special mixWhat animal am I?A ladderDominoesIt's a goal!KS2 IdeasViewsMy opinionInterviewsSuperheroesHow does your garden grow?PawsMarking timeTaking controlAn objectDifferent options, different waysMy careerIt's a game!Money dilemmasPocket moneyChapter 2 - Preparing to play an active role as citizensIntroduction  KS1 IdeasLemonsPass the conchPros and consPutting yourself on the lineStand up!A good personGood adviceQuestions of right or wrongA pledgeChaos in the classBlooming kidsShare and carePretend petsA twigI am hereOur everyday bagPark lifePlastic fantastic?What's this from?In it togetherKindness chainMucking inPlayground pals and the friendship benchHigher or lowerMoney!KS2 IdeasSchool uniformsScreen timeMy rightsYou be the judgeParallel worldThe view from the beatVoices of anti-social behaviour (ASB)Having to choosePlaces and actionsThe important things in lifeThe windowRiddle solvingTwo waysDemocracy foundations/building blocksEveryone countsClassroom parliamentHomelessI can helpPressure groupsSame but differentWorld foodFinite resourcesMy future worldNews viewsPictures tell talesScoop!Chapter 3 - Developing a healthy, safer lifestyleIntroduction  KS1 ideasFood raceMy healthy mealHappy Tummy Cafe menuCover that sneezeEnamel decayLet's wash!Pass it onSticker germsDifferent needs, same needsGrowing up in the parkBody bitsPin the partsDon't drink this!Red Cross boxBuckle upUniforms to helpYour local 'Bobby'Look, listen and hold handsKS2 IdeasHalf empty or half fullRecipe for lifeTraffic light labellingJourney of a germWash your handsKnow your partsThe colourful language of pubertyLegal recreational drugsSpidersAction groupsWatch out!Staying strongTake the challengeTime to say 'No'EmergencyRead the signsStop, look and listen  Chapter 4 - Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between peopleIntroduction  KS1 ideasCan't be botheredSweetsThinking of othersCo-operationIn orderListening hardTeamworkRunaroundMy flavourStand up, sit downCareWho do we care for?Working togetherAn appleBullying boxHelp meKS2 ideasA dropPoint at meSetting an exampleEarning your keepGreetingsMy dayOur fair shareThe 3 Rs of a relationshipTogetherGet to know about bulliesMix it upStamp it out!GeneralisationWhat people think of usWhat's my line?Our classWorldwide matchIn the knowPeace  Bespoke resources