Great Group Games for Kids: 150 Meaningful Activities for Any Setting

by Susan Ragsdale & Ann Saylor (2010, Search Institute Press, 16.95)
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Building on the popularity of the bestselling Great Group Games, this new collection for the younger set shows teachers and group leaders how to make even the silliest activity meaningful. Complete with details on timing, supplies, set up, and suggested group size, this is the perfect grab-and-go resource for anyone working with elementary school age children. Far from frivolous, each “play with purpose” game concludes with discussion questions to build positive identity, friendship skills, and a host of other character traits kids need to succeed. Grades K-6. [6” x 9”...225 pages]

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

by Terry Orlick (2006, Human Kinetics, 22.95)
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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”...163 pages]

Everyone Wins!: Cooperative Games and Activities

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]

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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