Life skills is a critically important subject to teach at the Foundation Phase level as it is at this unique time in a young learner’s development that an important grounding for later life can be established. Never will teachers have a better opportunity to shape learners’ knowledge, skills and values and to prepare them for the challenges and successes that lie ahead. Teaching life skills in the Foundation Phase equips teachers to support learners’ holistic development, both as citizens of South Africa and participants in a global community.

Teaching life skills in the Foundation Phase is based on sound pedagogical principles, providing many practical ideas to Foundation Phase teachers and student teachers (grades R–3). For easy reference between classroom practice and formal studies, this book is structured according to the CAPS Foundation Phase curriculum and focuses on the following knowledge areas:

• Beginning knowledge (the teaching of natural sciences, technology and social sciences)
• Creative arts education (the teaching of visual and performing arts)
• Physical education (movement)
• Personal and social well-being (addressing social issues such as sexuality education, health education, violence and abuse)

Teaching life skills in the Foundation Phase is aimed at teachers, school managers and parents.

This volume provides a wealth of ready-made lesson ideas to supplement and support the teaching of PSHE in a fun and appealing way. The learning objectives identified with each activity will help primary school teachers of all levels of experience integrate the activities into their planning.

Edexcel's own resources for the new GCSE 2009 specification. Developed to complement the brand-new specification, this Student Book for Edexcel GCSE Psychology features an ongoing, continuous focus on assessment. Written by a team of experienced examiners and subject experts, including Christine Brain, Julia Russell and Karren Smith, it features an engaging design and layout that will appeal to students of all abilities. A range of activities throughout allow students to work and progress at a pace entirely individual to them. Examzone sections at the end of each unit include examiner hints, graded mock-exam answers, and dedicated revision sections.

This Key Stage 4 text has been updated to match the GCSE specifications and emphasises the Citizenship element inherent in RE. Following the style of previous editions, it has contemporary issues and problems. It can be used as a stand alone GCSE resource, or for use in non-exam or PSHE classes.

BTEC First Health & Social Care is a brand-new textbook for the revised 2012 BTEC Specification. It is packed with learning and teaching features including case studies, real-life examples, key terms, discussion and investigation activities, as well as useful summaries and revision tests. Lively, clear and colourful design and layout. This book focuses on and provides the knowledge and understanding needed to gain a BTEC qualification, but it never loses sight of the real world of heath and social care. By rooting the text in the real world the subject becomes more engaging and interesting to study. Following the BTEC First specification closely, this means that all the topics and issues referred to are fully covered. The features, Chapter introduction, Key terms, Activities, Case studies, Topic check and Chapter checklist regularly appear throughout the book, making each topic covered more accessible. Realistic case studies, topic-focused spreads and interactive activities, encompass all the knowledge and understanding needed for the achievement of a BTEC First. Chapters: Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Unit 2: Health and Social Care Values Unit 3: Effective Communication in Health and Social Care Unit 4: Social Influences on Health and Wellbeing Unit 5: Promoting Health and Wellbeing Unit 6: The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing Unit 7: Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care Unit 8: Individual Rights in Health and Social Care Unit 9: Healthy Living Unit 10: Human Body Systems and Care of Disorders Unit 11: Services in Health and Social Care Unit 12: Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care

Last minute assembly to prepare? This book can help! Instant ways to create assemblies that are exciting, thought-provoking, educational and motivating. 20 Creative assemblies based on festivals with related photocopiable pages Ready to use key stage, year group and class-based assemblies Focus your assembly: clear objectives, background information, step-by-step guidance and a closing thought or prayer included. No need to hunt for poems, stories and prayers - everything's provided for you!

Last minute assembly to prepare? This book can help! Instant ways to create assemblies that are exciting, thought-provoking, educational and motivating. 20 Creative assemblies based on the seasons with related photocopiable pages Ready to use key stage, year group and class-based assemblies Focus your assembly: clear objectives, background information, step-by-step guidance and a closing thought or prayer included. No need to hunt for poems, stories and prayers - everything's provided for you!

Life skills is a critically important subject to teach at the Foundation Phase level as it is at this unique time in young learners' development that an important grounding for later life can be established. Never will teachers have a better opportunity to shape learners' knowledge, skills and values and to prepare them for the challenges of being a citizen of the 21st century. Focusing attention towards the Africanising of the Foundation Phase Life Skills curriculum, this book addresses the ways in which teachers can structure their inclusive classroom practices to match the fundamental elements of social responsibility and human development in order to support learners' holistic development, both as citizens of South Africa and participants in a global community. Teaching Life Skills in the Foundation Phase is based on sound pedagogical principles, providing many practical ideas to Foundation Phase teachers and student teachers (grades R-3). For easy reference between classroom practice and formal studies, this book is structured according to the CAPS Foundation Phase curriculum and focuses on the following knowledge areas: Beginning knowledge (the teaching of natural sciences, technology and social sciences); Creative arts education (the teaching of visual and performing arts); Physical education (movement); Personal and social wellbeing (addressing social issues such as sexuality education, health education, violence and abuse); Teaching Life Skills in the Foundation Phase is aimed at teachers, school managers and parents.

Life Skills is a tool to promote skills, knowledge and values about the self, the environment, responsible citizenship, a healthy and productive life, social engagement, recreation and physical activity and creative arts in all Intermediate Phase learners in South Africa. Teaching Life Skills in the Intermediate Phase focuses on how to encourage the optimal emotional, physical, spiritual and mental development and wellbeing of learners. Teaching Life Skills in the Intermediate Phase aims to answer the call for learners that have improved self-esteem with strong interpersonal skills while showing respect for cultural diversity and a healthy lifestyle. In alignment with the South African Curriculum and Assessment Policy statements (CAPS), the book covers varies topics with regard to the holistic development of Intermediate Phase learners. Teaching Life Skills in the Intermediate Phase is aimed at Life Skills educators in South African schools as well as at parents who find themselves in fascinating, albeit challenging, territory with the personal growth and development of their children. Dr Christina Jordaan is a senior lecturer and head of the programme for the Intermediate Phase at the Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth. She specialises in sexuality education, HIV/AIDS education, career guidance, child development and issues around bullying and suicide. Mariana Naude was the principal of various pre-school institutions in and around Pretoria for 12 years. She later taught Grade 1 to 3 learners. During this time she was tasked by the Department of Education to train Foundation Phase educators on the implementation of the CAPS Mathematics curriculum. Apart from her interest in Mathematics education, she is also co-editor of the book Teaching Life Skills in the Foundation Phase.

With clear and concise revision notes that cover everything you'll need to know for the exam, this effective Child Development revision guide supports active revision for students working at all levels. Plenty of quick tests and practice questions test and reinforce understanding of the key content. Providing a student-friendly, uncluttered approach to GCSE revision, this Child Development revision guide is suitable for all levels and contains succinct revision notes and practice questions that focus on the core content needed for the exams. Included in this book: * clear and concise coverage of all the exam-assessed content * simple and engaging explanations * quick tests and practice questions throughout to test and reinforce understanding * key words and supporting glossary

What makes the Lewensorientering Vandag course unique? Language appropriate to South African learners across the board, key words explained and included in a glossary; physical education content includes fun activities and playful games; physical education includes emphasis on holistic well-being, including healthy lifestyle habits and relaxation exercises; full-colour throughout, including illustrations and modern, relevant photographs; the situations included in case studies and activities appreciate and acknowledge everyday South African realities, with attention to cultural and racial diversity as well as positive gender representation. Trust Today to be up-to-date and fresh for the classroom. Opportunities for revision, exam practice and assessment throughout; develops language skills alongside subject knowledge; all content is fully CAPS-compliant. Your easy-to-use complete classroom solution! Today, for successful teaching tomorrow.

Spot On is spot on! The most popular course in South Africa, Spot On has everything a learner needs in one book. Spot On improves results, makes learning enjoyable, makes teaching a pleasure and is easy to use. The Spot On Teacher’s Guide comes with printable planning material, Formal Assessment Tasks, revision tests and exams.

Discover the new and improved guide to all things manners With updated content and fun illustrations, this title is more relevant than ever. As a comprehensive manners guide, girls will learn proper etiquette for everyday events and tricky social situations. This guide is also filled with great advice on everything from eating in fancy restaurants and handling troublemakers at parties to regaining composure after embarrassing accidents. Humorous illustrations, letters from other girls, and entertaining quizzes all make the lessons fun to learn.

A simple but effective lift-the-flap book that explains the facts of the life to young children with easy, comprehensible text. Lots of questions for inquisitive young minds. The colourful illustrations, large and simple text and chunky flaps reveal the answers. The little curious ones's questions about the facts of life are finally answered in a way that is both sensible and approachable for them. It tells children enough facts to satisfy their curiosity without getting into the specific details which will be learnt at an older age. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

Spot On is spot on! The most popular course in South Africa, Spot On has everything a learner needs in one book. Spot On improves results, makes learning enjoyable, makes teaching a pleasure and is easy to use. The Spot On Teacher’s Guide comes with printable planning material, Formal Assessment Tasks, revision tests and exams.