Living Stories

by Diane Walker

Published 8 August 2001
Myself and My Friends is a collection of lively and interesting stories set in various times and places from King David in the Old Testament through to contemporary school life and an imaginary future world. Drawing on biblical themes, carefully selected to be relevant to pupils today, it is intended to help pupils to explore their own identity and their relationship with their friends.

Myself and My Friends is the third in the Living Stories series. Living Stories is an exciting series of books especially designed for Key Stage 2 classroom work and suitable for use in RE, PSE, History and the Literacy hour.

The themes include:

What makes someone special or important?
Who needs friends?
Breaking and mending friendship
Friendship costs
Fair-weather friends

Key features:

Photocopiable worksheets and stories
Great ideas for dance and drama
Teacher's notes packed with activities and ideas to prompt discussion
Suggested activites for use with children with special needs
Background notes to help the non-specialist.