Great Group Games: 175 Boredom-Busting, Zero-Prep Team Builders for All Ages

by Susan Ragsdale & Ann Saylor (2007, Search Institute Press, 16.95)
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Offering icebreakers, "straight-up" games, and reflection activities, this book provides instructions for staging meaningful, fun interactions that encourage participants to think. Games are organized in sections identifying various stages of group-building, ranging from establishing foundational relationships and building upon them to transitions and celebrations. Details on timing and supplies are also featured for each activity. Grades 6-adult. [6” x 9”...225 pages]

Cooperative Games and Sports: Joyful Activities for Everyone, Second Edition

by Terry Orlick (2007, Human Kinetics, 18.95)
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This versatile collection explains how to teach over 150 field-tested games that emphasize having fun and helping each other meet challenges, rather than competing. Grades PreK-6. [6.5” x 9”...176 pages]

Everyone Wins!: Cooperative Games & Activities, Updated Edition

by Josette & Ba Luvmour (2007, New Society Publishers, 11.95)
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An easy-to-use, quick reference guide for teachers, counselors, and group leaders. Each game and activity, carefully tested and evaluated, is developmentally graded and indexed according to appropriate age level, activity level, group size and location. Marerials and props are always simple and inexpensive. Grades K-12. [5.5” x 8.5”...114 pages]

Therapeutic Interventions Using Non-Therapeutic Games: Behavior Basics K-8

by Paula Cox & Farra Criswell (2005, YouthLight, 27.95)
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A creative twist on the traditional practice of using games in therapy. This book takes games that everyone knows and loves and gives a concrete, hands-on example of behavioral strategies for children from kindergarten through the eighth grade. The sessions and activity pages can be used by anyone who is in the role of helping children determine appropriate behaviors. Grades K-8. [8.5” x 11”...160 pages]

Games (& Other Stuff) for Group... Book 1: Second Edition

by Chris Cavert, et al. (2004, Wood 'N Barnes Publishing, 24.95)
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By adding some great new stuff and reformatting the text, this informative and practical guide to activity-based counseling is easier than ever. Idea to use with groups seeking adventure within traditional small group settings. [8.5” x 11”...122 pages]

Games (& Other Stuff) for Group... Book 2

by Chris Cavert, et al. (2004, Wood 'N Barnes Publishing, 24.95)
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You can expect to find more exciting 5-10 minute activities and of course, the "What would it be like…" questions. These sections along with NEW "Metaphors" section combine to make this second volume a useful and refreshing resource. Written in a practical and informative style, this book will help guide anyone seeking to work with groups in a fun, educational, and challenging way. [8.5” x 11”...110 pages]

Team-Building Activities for Every Group

by Alanna Jones (1999, Rec Room Publishers, 16.00)
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If you work with groups and like to use fun and energetic games…you will love the 107 interactive games and activities here. Each experiential game is easy-to-lead, unique, and requires minimal resources. There are 65 team challenges and 42 activities that help any team get to know one another and open up. You will find something here for every group you organize. Grades 3-12. [6” x 9”...191 pages]

The Wrecking Yard of Games and Activities

by Alanna Jones (1996, Idyll Arbor, 24.00)
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A book to open the eyes of youth to ways they can grow emotionally and physically. Here are 104 games and activities that cover the topics of teamwork, self-esteem, self-discovery, communication, anger management, and fitness—things that help students put good lives together. Besides being fun, these games will especially help your at-risk students understand themselves and their lives better. Grades 3-12. [6” x 9”...246 pages]

104 Activities That Build: Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communications, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, & Cooperation

by Alanna Jones (1998, Rec Room Publishing, 24.00)
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These games and activities can be used to encourage children to modify their behavior, increase interaction with others, start discussions, address issues, and build relationships. You will find that the activities here will also help increase skills in teamwork, self-esteem, communication, anger management, self-discovery, and in coping. More than worksheets; they’re interactive and fun. Grades 3-12. [6” x 9”...271 pages]

More Team-Building Activities for Every Group

by Alanna Jones (2002, Rec Room Publishers, 16.00)
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As a sequel to the popular book Team-Building Activities for Every Group this book contains 107 more games and activities that promote team-building in an interactive and fun way. The games are new, different, experiential, exciting, easy to lead and require minimal resources. Grades 3-12. [6” x 9”...192 pages]

Smart Play: 101 Fun Easy Games that Enhance Intelligence

by Barbara Sher (2004, Wiley, 14.95)
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From the celebrated author of Self-Esteem Games and Spirit Games comes this joyful, practical resource book of original games that will improve the learning, motor, and social skills of children of all ages. Featuring step-by-step directions for fun activities that encourage movement and thinking, this indispensable guide shows parents, teachers, and caregivers how to use children's love of action, creativity, rhythm, and fantasy to help them use their bodies to master essential mental skills and concepts. [7.5" x 9"...192 pages]

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