Magic Circles

This new and revised edition provides both the theoretical underpinnings and practical advice you need to help raise self-esteem through Circle Time. The resource also includes a 60 minute audio CD to introduce guided imagery to help build self-esteem. It takes the listener through a number of journeys, helping to develop imagination, improve concentration and increase self - confidence.
The book provides a range of exciting activities to use in Circle Time to develop a sense of:
• Security
• Identity
• Belonging
• Purpose
• Competence
• Well-being

The book helps students to communicate well, take sensible risks, make wise decisions, be flexible, deal with conflict and stress, solve problems and get along with others.

168 pages

Age: 4-16

'This book is an essential starting point for practitioners who are new to Circle Time as it includes activities specifically for adults, helping to familiarise themselves with the process'
Early Years Update

'This is an excellent book full of practical circle time activities and experiences....The benefits of the potential life skills acquired through the use of this resource are immeasurable because it will help communication and problem solving skills, show participants how to be flexible, to get along with others, deal with conflict, take sensible measured risks and make wise decisions'
Early Years Educator

Content Breakdown

● Self-Esteem
● What exactly is it? How it affects the lives of everyone and the significance of it for society.
● Your self-esteem
● Your awareness of it and some steps towards nourishing it and it.
● Facilitating Circle Times
● Your responsibilities and the preparations required to lead a group well.
● The Theory of Self-Esteem and the Structure of Circle Times
● The benefits that can be expected from participation by all ages
● Magic Circles
● The Motivation for Circle Times and the original 1989 TES article
● Activities in the Circles
● The Special Day, discussions, brainstorming, rounds - banners, badges and books
● Circle Times for All
● The teacher's role - circles to promote the five key issues relating to the possession of a high, healthy level of self-esteem
● Circles to Promote a Sense of Well -Being
● Activities for use anytime
● Picture This: Guided Imagery for Everyone
● Guidance on how to use the CD and explanations of the self-esteem concepts in the stories