Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) themed boxes

Our PSHE boxes encourage discussion and support topics such as relationships, wellbeing, and diversity.

How it works

Each box contains a mix of fiction and non-fiction books for reading aloud, sharing, and stimulating discussion.

Boxes are designed to complement the Jigsaw scheme of work, which takes a mindful, child-centred approach.

How to order a themed box

Visit Order a topic or artefact box for more information.

Themes

List of themed boxes we offer.

Relationships - getting on and falling out

This box covers:

  • relationships
  • friendships and family life
  • bullying and staying safe online

Celebrating difference 

This box covers:

  • accepting others and different beliefs
  • racism and bullying
  • different families, gender and disability
  • children around the world

Dreams and goals

This box covers:

  • facing challenges and perseverance
  • stories of people who overcame obstacles

Healthy body, healthy mind

Developed with the Cumbria Public Health 5 to 19 Team.

This box covers:

  • emotions and feelings
  • healthy diet and nutrition, exercise and sleep
  • confidence and self-esteem
  • staying safe, including online safety
  • looking after teeth

Read for Empathy

Collection of titles to support National Empathy Day and year round empathy learning.

Save the planet

This box covers:

  • plastic pollution and recycling
  • rainforest destruction and endangered animals
  • melting polar regions and woodland habitat destruction

Refugees and immigration

Helps children challenge assumptions about:

  • migrants
  • asylum seekers
  • refugees

Also helps to develop mutual respect, empathy and understanding.