Overview

Body worries are increasingly affecting younger children. Girls as young as five are worried about the way they look and their size, and a third of boys aged 8-12 are dieting to lose weight. This 16-session curriculum aims to provide children with the information and understanding they need in order to maintain and celebrate a healthy and positive body image. Focusing on building individual strengths and self-esteem, the sessions develop children's sense of identity and the ability to recognise and celebrate each other's strengths and talents. The influence of the media, peer pressure and healthy lifestyles are also covered. This ready-to-use curriculum includes a training session for staff, information about how to deliver the programme, guidelines on creating a whole-school approach, a parent workshop and creative activities with photocopiable worksheets. Focusing on an increasingly important issue, this is an ideal programme for teachers, youth workers and others working with children aged 7-11.

Full Product Details

Author:   Ruth MacConville
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 22.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 27.80cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9781849055390

ISBN 10:   1849055394
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   19 January 2017
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 11 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Why do we need to teach children about body image? 2. Purpose of this resource and links to the curriculum. 3. General guidance on delivering the programme. 4. Staff training. 5. The sessions. 6. Involving parents and carers. Further reading and resources. References.

Reviews

This resource will prove a godsend for staff keen to boost young people's body confidence, self-esteem and resilience, but unsure where to start. The book boasts a series of engaging, interactive and relevant lessons, as well as developing teacher skills and knowledge to ensure safe and sensitive delivery of this comprehensive curriculum. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Specialist, and Author of Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Schools

Author Information

Ruth MacConville is Head of the Special Educational Needs Services, London Borough of Ealing, UK, and has previously worked as a teacher. She is the author of several books on promoting happiness, resilience and well-being in young people. She lives in London, UK.

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