Use these relaxing meditations as a positive lesson starter or as a plenary. Suitable for aged 5-11 or older students with special needs. Children respond well to positive comments. These recordings make good use of positive affirmations which enhance children's self-confidence and self-esteem. Children thrive in positive atmospheres where they feel valued. Benefits of feeling valued include increased patience, better concentration, enhanced listening skills, improved communication skills, and a sense of belonging. Affirmations help children create positive beliefs and promote caring behaviour and good citizenship. Each musical meditation lasts 3-4 mins and comes as an mp3 with texts spoken over a piece of relaxing music with sound effects. You also receive the texts to refer to. The titles of the 15 meditations are: 01 Let Go- Let all your muscles relax! 02 The Softest Sofa- Sink into it and relax! 03 Small Object- Visualise your most precious objects! 04 Positive Thoughts 1- Unleash the power of positive thinking! 05 The Oak Tree – Be as strong and mighty as an oak tree! 06 The Magic Bubbleship– Have a ride in a spaceship! 07 The Seed- Explore the tranquil rhythm of nature! 08 The Star- You are a child of the universe! 09 Mountain- You can tackle any obstacle, even a mountain! 10 Positive Thoughts 2- Be a positive happy citizen! 11 Relax Your Muscles- Progressive Muscle Relaxation is fun! 12 Positive Thoughts 3- It’s wonderful to be alive! 13 The Secret Room- Relax in a magic room of your very own! 14 The beach- No more school! Relax in the sun! 15 A Colour Walk– Enjoy relaxing in a world of colour! Example of one of the texts: Positive Thinking In this exercise, we are going to think positive thoughts. We are going to release the stress in our mind and body. Get into a comfortable position away from anyone else, where you can relax easily. Good. Okay, I am going to give you some positive thoughts. Think about each one in your head as I say them. My mood is calm and relaxed. I can cope well. I can get on with my life during times of stress. I deserve to feel good right now. I think thoughts that make me happy. It's cool to think positive thoughts. Positive thinking makes me feel good about myself and my life. I feel peaceful and relaxed. My breathing is slow and calm. My muscles are relaxed and comfortable. I am thankful for all the good things in my life. My body is healthy and strong. I enjoy eating delicious healthy food. More details from the author: email fgreen14@btopenworld.com

'Just Call me the Pied Piper' is a sure fire hit play for a large cast age 5-11 by Freddie Green. Approx 45 min. Lovely original songs supplied as vocal tracks and backing tracks, (no musical ability needed). Ideal for any time of year. The play begins with colourful action in the market square, but it quickly becomes apparent that all is not well in Hamelin. Where there is grain, there are rats! The Pied Piper arrives and agrees to rid the town of the rats, and the mayor promises him a generous payment plus his daughter’s hand in marriage. The Piper charms the rats away but, on completion of the task, the mayor refuses to keep his promises. In a rage, the Piper charms away the children of Hamelin to a better place in the mountains where people always keep their promises. Hamelin becomes a sad lonely place. Two endings: the traditional ending or the happier ending where the problems are all resolved and a magnificent wedding ends the show!

A very colourful, exciting play musical play to act, sing and dance. The price includes a free performance licence for schools. Target Age Range: 7-13 yrs. Duration approx 30-35 mins. THE STORY: Koong-Se is the beautiful daughter of a wealthy Chinese mandarin. He wants Koong-Se to marry a rich husband, but she finds them all vain and boring. Instead, she falls in love with Chang who is merely a gardener. The mandarin is outraged and he banishes Chang from the palace and confines his daughter. During her confinement, the mandarin arranges her wedding, but the lovers escape. They are hunted down, and trapped in a small pagoda. The pagoda is set on fire and the lovers perish, but the garden spirits turn them into immortal white birds.