Games are a great way to help children develop social and emotional skills. And this book presents 101 of the best -- all designed to give youngsters the building blocks for a successful life. Using improvisation, pantomime, role-play, competition, cooperation, movement, and language, these games encourage self-awareness, self-regulation, communication, teamwork, and empathy. Kids learn how to integrate a new student into the group, how to safely let off steam, how to deal with a false accusation, how to handle loss and defeat, and much more. Spiralbound for ease of use.

Presented in the same user-friendly format, 101 More Life Skills Games for Children addresses the changing social and emotional needs of teens and preteens. It presents 101 games that tackle issues such as tolerance, self-confidence, love, stereotypes, feelings, assertiveness, shyness, boundaries, and more. Follow-up questions give students an opportunity to reflect on the issues explored. In fun, creative ways, these games equip teens with skills they can apply throughout their lives. Spiralbound for ease of use.