101 Activities to Help Children Get On Together

Jenny Mosley is founder of Jenny Mosley Training Consultancies and originator of the highly acclaimed ‘Quality Circle Time Model’ that is used in thousands of early years settings, primary and secondary schools, nationally and internationally. Her unique approach has featured on BBC Television’s Teaching Today, Channel 4 and Open University programmes, in addition to the national press and numerous education journals.Helen Sonnet is a teacher and author with over 30 years of experience working with children with special needs.

• AcknowledgementsForewordIntroduction1 Working in a PairSort and shareBehind the doorFacing the factsWhere’s the bear?What’s in the box?Change your partner, pleaseCapturing countersCooperation under pressureBag the blocksMeasuring upFurther activities 2 Playing DetectivesCrimestoppersEagle eyesSuperspyWho is the mystery person?Secret signsPick up the piecesBuilding up a pictureBearnapped!Finders keepersSneezy subjectsFurther activities 3 Expending Energy TogetherTreasure troveGet weavingHeads or tails?Group tug of warSteppingstonesPass the ball, pleaseCatch a snakeChariot racingThe hungry bearBeanbags and blindfoldsFurther activities 4 InvestigationsFloat or sink?The balancing manBalloon blowingTaste trialsStrong stripsMetamorphosisA warm bedWorking on eggshellsTelephone trialsBuilding bridgesFurther activities5 Letters and WordsWord racePaper chainsSong sortingWord circleInitial successPrint sprintPicture perfectQuestion collectionWhat’s your favourite …?Car capersFurther activities 6 Art ProjectsHands-on printingQuick-sketch artistGarden designsCollective collageArtistic recollectionsLandscape gardeningThe running manGuess who?Shaping upStriking squaresFurther activities 7 Drama ProjectsStop motionFour charactersRescue teamMasterful mimesAround the campfireWhere did that come from?Well-versed tableauxIdiom anticsPerfectly formedElf wishesFurther activities8 Activities for OutdoorsBox the ballsAdd or subtract?Armchair hockeyColourful stepsCrossing countriesA spoonful of waterPassing paletteCuckooCharitable actionsAnimal magicPlayground projectsFurther activities 9 Rhythm and DanceClap happyTaking stepsStepping outWe’re the bestStanding ovationSymbolic sequencesTalking drumsBack and forthIt’s all in the nameFruit juiceFurther activities 10 ConstructionBrilliant board gamesInspired instrumentsAre you receiving me?Architectural adventuresStage settingSpy wearCreate a castleSculpture gardensWater worksHideawayFurther activitiesPrintable MaterialsTraining and Resources

'Jenny Mosley is quite simply a legend, whose work has inspired countless teachers and support staff to create the kinds of classrooms and playgrounds in which children can truly thrive. Her bestselling series of Games books, written with the equally brilliant Helen Sonnet, has only become more relevant in recent years, as schools across the UK grapple with the many challenges facing children today.'Jean Gross CBE, Bestselling author and former government Communication Champion for children'Just what we needed. We loved the other three but this one is very "hands on" and encourages teamwork and children to work with others they wouldn’t usually choose to – but because they love the activities they just get on!' Emma Wayper, Deputy Head, Watercliffe Meadow Primary School, Sheffield"An incredibly useful resource, especially at a time when more children than ever need emotional support. This book is easy to navigate, brilliantly introduced, and packed with practical, impactful activities. Jenny Mosley’s expertise shines through in this comprehensive collection. It's an invaluable tool for anyone working with children." Sarah Watkins, lecturer, author and early years specialist