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

by Susan Ragsdale & Ann Saylor (2010, Search Institute Press, 16.95)
         [See Discounts and Free Shipping option at bottom of page]

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]

Year-Round Classroom Guidance Games

by Marianne Vandawalker (2007, MarCo, 31.95)
         [See Discounts and Free Shipping option at bottom of page]

Here you will find related games for every season, month, popular holidays, and not-so-popular holidays. Each game can be completed in one class period, can be easily presented in a classroom setting, requires few materials, and emphasizes an educational topic. The included CD features easy-to-reproduce color PDF files of the gamecards and reproducible pages. It's your choice­-make black and white copies of the gamecards and puppet patterns, or print them in color. Grades K-5. [8.5” x 11”...176 pages]

Classroom Guidance Games

by Shannon Black (2005, YouthLight, 27.95)
         [See Discounts and Free Shipping option at bottom of page]

A friendly, easy, fun tool for counselors and teachers to use in the classroom. Each of these 50 "tried and true" games are easy to assemble, require little preparation, and only 30 minutes to play. These games get students out of their seats and engage their minds, as well as their bodies. They will learn ways to deal with anger, homework, bullies, safety, goals, friends, and their futures. Grades PreK-6. [8.5” x 11”...256 pages]

55 Favorite Games: That Teach Good Behavior to Children

by Lawrence Shapiro (2003, Play2Grow, 39.95/spiral)
         [See Discounts and Free Shipping option at bottom of page]

This book contains 55 of Dr. Shapiro’s favorite games for teaching children to respect rules, be more cooperative with adults, and become more caring people. The games take just 10-15 minutes to play, and they are so much fun that children want to play them again and again. A great way to help children develop their emotional, social and behavioral skills through their natural language of play. Grades PreK-4. [8.5” x 11”...138 pages]

101 Life Skills Games for Children: Learning, Growing, Getting Along

by Bernie Badegruber (2005, Hunter House, 14.95)
         [See Discounts and Free Shipping option at bottom of page]

How do you teach tolerance, self-awareness, and responsibility? Or help children deal with  fear, mistrust, or aggression? Play a game with them! These games feature improvisation, role-play, competition, and cooperation. Each has clear objectives, suggestions for variations, and questions for reflection. Grades 1-6. [6” x 9”...176 pages]

101 More Life Skills Games for Children: Learning, Growing, Getting Along

by Bernie Badegruber (2006, Hunter House, 14.95)
         [See Discounts and Free Shipping option at bottom of page]

Games that tackle issues such as learning patience, self-confidence, love, and respect; having good boundaries; and being fair. An explanation of the difference between play therapy and game pedogogyo—using games with children—sets up the actual games, which are illustrated with lively drawings. Grades 3-9. [6” x 9”...162 pages]

Best New Games

by Dale LeFevre (2002, Human Kinetics, 17.95)
         [See Discounts and Free Shipping option at bottom of page]

These cooperative, interactive games are for groups of all ages and abilities—and they're meant to be played just for fun. You'll find an easy-to-use game finder that helps you quickly select the ideal game for your particular situation, plus tips to give you confidence and increase your effectiveness in leading the games. The author has been presenting new games for more than 25 years. [6” x 9”...215 pages]

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

by Terry Orlick (2006, Human Kinetics, 22.95)
         [See Discounts and Free Shipping option at bottom of page]

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]

Discounts... (Purchase Orders/Credit Cards/Checks)
       5% Discount on orders over 100.00!
           10% Discount on orders over 200.00!
               15% Discount on orders over 300.00!
                   21% Discount on orders over 400.00!

Free Shipping... Just order 25.00 or more! There is a 3.95 charge for orders under 25.00.

Order by 1:00 P.M. (Central Time)... We'll send a confirming e-mail, and try to ship the same day!

Tracking information... We pay an extra fee to the U.S. Postal Service and UPS so we can monitor each package we ship. If you would like that tracking information also sent to you, just let us know.

We're best known for two things... The way we pack (very carefully); and the way we ship (very quickly).

We take book safety seriously... Your books will be shrink-wrapped on a heavy piece of cardboard, and placed in a heavy-duty box or a padded mailing bag (depending on the size of your order). We also pack around the books with plenty of clean paper to keep the books from moving. And, when the order is ready to ship, we'll stamp the box with our traditional red "HANDLE WITH ENTHUSIASM" stamp.

Our customers tell us... That we are pretty good at what we do. And we ought to be! We've been dispatching books to all corners of the planet since 1978. We're one of those old-fashioned companies with real toll-free telephones—and real people to answer them. It will not be an accident that your books will arrive in perfect condition. We make sure they will.

Standard Shipping... 3.95 for orders under 25.00; free shipping for any order over 25.00 (including Purchase Orders).

Expedited Shipping... 4.80 for one or more DVDs; 6.95 for one book; 9.95 for two or more books; 12.95 for board games. We normally use Priority Mail (First Class) for home addresses; UPS for school addresses.

Can't find what you're looking for?
Just send us an e-mail (paperbacks@usmo.com), or call (800-227-2591). We'll give you pricing information, and availability.