35 Stories to Make You Think: Teaching Values Through RE

by HeatherButler (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $3.25

  This book is newly revised from the popular books Stories to Make You Think , More Stories to Make You Think and Further Stories to Make You Think . It contains imaginative stories for 6-10s to approach sensitive and topical issues. Each story includes an RE concept (e.g. handling anger) together with ideas for exploring the concept through related Bible stories, Christian viewpoint and discussions.The chapters include thinking time questions and activities. The stories can be used as a basis for RE, but also links to PSHE, Citizenship and Circle Time in primary schools. Each story has been tried and tested with primary children.It is suitable for teachers working with years 3-6, RE coordinators, and church-based children's work leaders and clergy. 35 Stories to Make You Think is an invaluable resource for all those who find themselves in the position of having to handle topical and often sensitive issues. This book offers a comprehensive range of topics across the RE and PSHE guidelines and brings together all the stories in the three titles: Stories to Make You Think , More Stories to Make You Think and Further Stories to Make You Think . The material can be used either in a one-to-one situation or with a group, especially in the classroom, but also in the context of the church and the family. The stories are based mainly on real-life experiences and thus provide an accessible entry point into difficult subjects.