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Each picture is accompanied by ideas and questions to kick-start class, group or one-to-one discussion so that everything in the book is relevant to your needs in your setting. The complete book is also included electronically on the accompanying downloadable resources so that you can print and re-use resources as often as you need to. The perfect companion to this book is The Big Book of Blob Feelings 2, which provides a huge range of new material while following the same structure and approach.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294902956405,"sku":"9780815353690","price":51.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780815353690_31fd1180-7dd6-47f2-8e70-1d0aff80ab9a.jpg?v=1786015979"},{"product_id":"9781032858654","title":"Blob PSHE","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeal for learners in both primary and secondary school, \u003ci\u003eBlob PSHE \u003c\/i\u003ebrings our favourite Blob characters and scenarios together, providing an essential visual resource to prompt thoughtful discussion surrounding a range of subjects, topics and experiences within PSHE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into three distinct sections, the book covers wellbeing, relationships and the wider world. Each section begins with an overview of the PSHE curriculum and demonstrates how the topics covered map onto the PSHE framework in Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 to support statutory learning. Practitioners will benefit from discussion prompts, thought starters and lists of questions to help them integrate the Blobs into their teaching and use them effectively within the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for teachers in primary and secondary education, this is the perfect addition to any PSHE toolkit. Worksheets and PDFs are available electronically for download and projection, supporting successful PSHE teaching and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296108327285,"sku":"9781032858654","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781032858654_3e06da89-d557-4a4f-82e6-c0c948805da9.jpg?v=1786017357"},{"product_id":"9781909301368","title":"The Big Book of Blob Feelings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA special selection of photocopiable blob pictures designed for work on feelings. Arranged into four sections, the contents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlob Theory - Blob trees the id\/ego\/superego, needs, shadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotions - anger, anger cycle, calm, depression, disappointed, happy, hate, hyper, jealousy, lonely, mixed-up, numb, paranoia, rejection, sad, trauma, worry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopmental\/issues - bridge, clouds, doors, feelings, holes, pit, pitch, stairs, families, home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach picture is accompanied by ideas and questions to kick start class, group or one-to-one discussion.  Complete book included on downloadable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308837351797,"sku":"9781909301368","price":51.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781909301368_73826058-d3a0-49ea-94a4-056d942fd114.jpg?v=1786029341"},{"product_id":"the-big-book-of-blob-trees-companion","title":"The Big Book of Blob Trees Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blobs are widely used as a way of helping people talk about feelings, relationships and experiences that can sometimes be difficult to put into words. The ambiguity of the characters allows people to project their own interpretations onto them, making them a perfect discussion tool.   This latest book in the Blob series offers 60 new or updated Trees, arranged in alphabetical order for easy discovery, to complement existing books and expand the range of best-selling Blob Trees. Featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enumbered versions, which are useful online in a digital setting,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esimplified versions to enable the very young and those with complex needs to participate,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand new themed versions on current popular topics and more specific issues which will appeal to a wider audience.   Perfect reading for all existing Blob fans working with children and young people in educational and therapeutic settings, this companion resource also includes material for those working with adults and older youths, including teachers, educational psychologists, school counsellors, youth workers, voluntary workers, those working in residential care or CAMHS settings, and those facilitating team-building and development sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57555400687989,"sku":"9781041404187","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":57682645746037,"sku":"9781041404217","price":171.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781041404187.jpg?v=1792511555"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-ian-long.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}