How do you teach tolerance, self-awareness, and responsibility? How can
you help children deal with fear, mistrust, or aggression?
Play a game with them! Games are an ideal way to help children develop
social and emotional skills; they are exciting, relaxing, and fun.
101 LIFE SKILLS GAMES FOR CHILDREN: LEARNING, GROWING, GETTING ALONG
(Ages 6-12) is a resource that can help children understand and deal
with problems that arise in daily interactions with other children and
adults. These games help children develop social and emotional skills
and enhance self-awareness.
The games address the following issues: dependence, aggression, fear,
resentment, disability, accusations, boasting, honesty, flexibility,
patience, secrets, conscience, inhibitions, stereotypes, noise, lying,
performance, closeness, weaknesses, self confidence, fun, reassurance,
love, respect, integrating a new classmate, group conflict.
Organized in three main chapters: (I-Games, You-Games and We-Games), the
book is well structured and easily accessible. It specifies an objective
for every game, gives step-by-step instructions, and offers questions
for reflection. It provides possible variations for each game, examples,
tips, and ideas for role plays. Each game contains references to
appropriate follow-up games and is illustrated with charming drawings.