Face in the Mirror - A Student's Guide
Judy Morris (2022)
Who am I? Is it okay for me to be different? Just what is my place in the world?
Life can be a difficult path to walk. But poetry can be a powerful and loyal friend, bringing light and joy when things seem dark, helping us find our way.
This book is a unique collection of classical and modern poetry for young people, covering a vast range of human experience. You will find the voices of young people in these pages as well as poets who lived many years ago. Their words can touch our minds and hearts, unlock our emotions and help us maintain good mental health.
A poem can help you to say, ‘This is how I feel: this is my reality’. And that can be the start of a journey towards personal happiness, inner peace and wellbeing.
Judy Morris trained as a teacher and taught for over twenty-five years before becoming a headteacher and then an author. Judy’s classroom experience includes specialisms in English, with a special interest in poetry, Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), and Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE). The hallmark of her teaching was always a deep concern for the wellbeing and happiness of her pupils. The countryside surrounding her home in the beautiful Peak District of Derbyshire, a wild landscape that she has explored on foot and horseback, has served as a constant source of inspiration for her writing, imagination and creative energy.
This book is a collection of classical and modern poetry compiled to support students with their mental health. It accompanies a teacher's manual, complete with lesson plans and commentary, compiled to support the UK national curriculum.
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Life Challenges
- Feeling sad, low or depressed
- Recovering when things goes wrong
- Loss
- Unsure of identity and who you are
- Finding inspiration when you feel you have none
Themes
- Health and wellbeing
- Mental Health
- Love and acceptance
- Transitions
- Resurrection
What's Great?
- Themed poetry
- Beautiful imagery
- Curriculum focused
- Delightful use of language
- Great imagery
