Relationships are the essence of life. The Blobs here depict feelings and behaviours that are recognised by all and provide an opportunity for open discussion about them. Areas covered include:
- Sharing feelings
- How behaviour affects others
- Secrets/surprises
- Fair or unfair?
- Differences and similarities
- Types of physical contact
- Feelings and bodies can be hurt
- How to manage unkindness
- Teasing/bullying
- Challenging stereotypes
- Sex, gender identity, orientation
- Abuse
- Right to privacy
All ages
52 cards, 90 x 130mm.
Teacher notes for guidance with suggested activities included.
About The Authors
Ian Long is the illustrator and author of the Blob resources. He studied for a degree as a graphic designer, and worked as a self-employed designer in London for several years. His second job was as a youth and pastoral assistant in an Anglican church in Tewkesbury for five years. Following a PGCE, he worked as a primary school teacher in Sussex and Hampshire for 17 years, during which time he graduated with a Masters Degree in education. He has authored more than 25 published Blob books, as well as more than 50 self-published Blob books. The Blob resources are used in more than 120 countries and by more than 3 million professionals. Ian hosts Blob training events online and in person. He is married to Jane and they have two adult children.
Pip Wilson was a pioneering youth worker, author and communicator. For many years he ran a youth club and community centre in one of the most deprived areas of London. Here he worked with young people, many of which were caught up in gangs. During this period, Pip realised the importance of managing his own feelings, so he was in a better position to help others. It was this insight that set the foundations for what would eventually become “Blob Tree”.
As well as being an author of more than 50 books, Pip was a charity CEO for more than 20 years, working internationally, running workshops and courses in leadership and teamwork with emotional intelligence at the heart of his work. In later life he continued to share his “Pipology” mentoring many and running training courses for universities, businesses and charity’s all over the world. He was driven by his work , passionate about encouraging people to not only love one another but to also love themselves and believed everyone was a “Beautiful Human Person”.
Pip died in 2023, leaving a wonderful legacy. The influence and impact of his ground breaking work continues to inspire people across the world. Pip’s family are now working closely with Ian and Blob Tree.
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