Strengths Cafe » schools http://www.strengthscafe.com a strengths forum Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:11:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 The Wrong Stone http://www.strengthscafe.com/the-wrong-stone/ http://www.strengthscafe.com/the-wrong-stone/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 01:26:46 +0000 Noel Hobley http://strengthscafe.com/admin/?p=280 By Russell Deal

Teachers, Chaplains, School Counsellors, Welfare Officers and Social Workers, here is a book that every school library should not be without! The big architect wanted only perfect stones for the new wall. All the stones put their best faces forward. But there was one stone that didn’t seem to fit. He was the “Wrong Stone” and all the others were laughing at him. Will it be the crusher for him? Exquisite full-colour illustrations bring this evocative and relevant story alive.

Author: Russell Deal. Published by Innovative Resources 2002 (now into 2nd ed.) Softcover, 280 x 210mm, 32pp.

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Primary and Pre-School Teachers, Early Childhood Workers, Psychologists and Parents: here are solution-focused approaches adapted especially for children. This radical book is based on the notion that practically all problems can be seen as skills that need to be developed. The book is buzzing with ideas, stories and suggestions to inspire adults and invite children to become active participants in skill-building and solution-finding.

Author: Ben Furman. First published by Innovative Resources in Australia 2004. Softcover, 165 x 245mm, 144pp.

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Psychologists, Social Workers and Parents dealing with sibling jealousy will find this brightly illustrated book a great way to foster conversations with older children about newcomers to the family.

Published by Innovative Resources 2008. Author: Rebecca Sng softcover, 32 pages.

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]]> http://www.strengthscafe.com/byron-and-the-chairs/feed/ 0 Jelly Bean’s Secret http://www.strengthscafe.com/jelly-beans-secret/ http://www.strengthscafe.com/jelly-beans-secret/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:41:19 +0000 Noel Hobley http://strengthscafe.com/admin/?p=224 Teachers, Grief and Loss Counsellors, Social Workers, Parents and Psychologists: this novella for primary school-aged children is a sensitive yet frank story through which young readers will learn about dying and the rituals and feelings that accompany this inevitable time. Be inspired by Abby and her brother Zac who love their very special Grandma ‘Jelly Bean’ and find their own special ways to grieve and celebrate after she dies.

Author: Molly Carlile. Published by Innovative Resources 2004. Softcover, 130 x 200mm, 72pp.

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]]> http://www.strengthscafe.com/jelly-beans-secret/feed/ 0 Wonderful You http://www.strengthscafe.com/wonderful-you/ http://www.strengthscafe.com/wonderful-you/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:24:28 +0000 Noel Hobley http://strengthscafe.com/admin/?p=217 Teachers, parents, kids’ clubs: here is a set of 26 colourful, alphabet-based cards providing creative and fun ways of saying, ‘Well done!’ to the children you live or work with.

Author: Mundy Fox. Published by Innovative Resources 2005. 26 Full-colour, laminated cards 160mm x 160mm with 28-page booklet presented in a full-colour polypropylene box. Booklet author: Russell Deal, Illustrator: Katie Jardine.

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]]> http://www.strengthscafe.com/wonderful-you/feed/ 0 Strengths in Teams http://www.strengthscafe.com/strengths-in-teams/ http://www.strengthscafe.com/strengths-in-teams/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:12:59 +0000 Noel Hobley http://strengthscafe.com/admin/?p=202 Most of us spend a great deal of our lives being part of one team or another: at school, in the community, in clubs, in sport and at work.

‘Strengths in Teams’ is a set of 30 lavishly illustrated, full-colour cards depicting a zany and delightfully whacky circus. Except this circus looks very familiar. In fact, it shares all the idiosyncrasies and foibles of just about any team. But like any effective team, these characters also demonstrate that they have strengths, and they depend upon the strengths of all members.

This card set has two simple messages: we all contribute strengths to our teams and we all gain strengths from our teams. ‘Strengths in Teams’ is all about noticing, identifying, mobilising and celebrating these strengths. We hope you will chuckle with this new edition of an Innovative Resources classic!

30 full colour cards, each 210 x 148mm, polypropylene box, 24 page booklet. Booklet author: Russell Deal Illustrator and designer: Andrew Bowler.

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Here are 80 full-colour storytelling prompts for people of all ages. From classrooms to discussion groups; a family game to a therapeutic tool. Perfect for anyone who works with people who have a story to tell. Whatever the application, Storycatching provides opportunities to reflect upon our thoughts, feelings, memories and attitudes to life.

Published by Innovative Resources 2008, 80 full-colour, laminated cards 80mm x 110mm, 2-part cardboard box, 24-page booklet. Author: John Holton, Illustrator: Ray Bowler

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]]> http://www.strengthscafe.com/storycatching/feed/ 0 Sometimes Magic http://www.strengthscafe.com/sometimes-magic/ http://www.strengthscafe.com/sometimes-magic/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:04:09 +0000 Noel Hobley http://strengthscafe.com/admin/?p=193 For Teachers, Tutors, Mentors and Trainers. Sometimes Magic is a set of 32 thought-provoking cards designed to explore the fascinating variety of ways individuals learn. Sometimes, magic does happen when we understand what works for us and can articulate our needs more clearly.

Published by Innovative Resources 2001. 32 laminated, full-colour cards, 210 x 100mm, polypropylene box, 24-page booklet.

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]]> http://www.strengthscafe.com/sometimes-magic/feed/ 0 Scales: The Scaling Kit http://www.strengthscafe.com/scales-the-scaling-kit/ http://www.strengthscafe.com/scales-the-scaling-kit/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:56:00 +0000 Noel Hobley http://strengthscafe.com/admin/?p=184 Designed for Mental Health Workers, Social Workers, Educators, Psychologists and Therapists.

From evaluating the effectiveness of a program to mapping sensitive personal responses to noticing change, The Scaling Kit is a versatile measurement tool that is simple to use and suitable for myriad applications. The simple illustrations in The Scaling Kit make the scaling concept more concrete and accessible, particularly for people who have a preference for visual styles of learning. It is true that a picture, however simple, can have more power than words alone.

Published by Innovative Resources 2007, 10 different pads each with 25 A5 tear-off sheets in full-colour polypropylene box.

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]]> http://www.strengthscafe.com/scales-the-scaling-kit/feed/ 0 Koala Company http://www.strengthscafe.com/koala-company/ http://www.strengthscafe.com/koala-company/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:53:55 +0000 Noel Hobley http://strengthscafe.com/admin/?p=152 Need some really good company? Meet Australia’s favourite marsupial in every kind of mood.

A great bunch of 50 cartoon koala characters for talking about feelings. Each circle-shaped card brings us up close and personal with a very expressive koala face. Which koala are you today? The mad, glad or just plain sad one? The shy or frightened one? There are no words, so Koalas are fantastic for young children and people with literacy challenges.

Booklet author: Russell Deal, Illustrator and designer: Mat Jones. Published by Innovative Resources, 2005, 50 cards in full-colour tin.

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