Social skills for kids : over 75 fun games & activities for building better relationships, problem-solving & improving communication / Janine Halloran, MA, LMHC.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Halloran, Janine, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conflict management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (187 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Eau Claire, Wisconsin : PESI Publishing & Media, [2018]

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

About The Author

Dedication

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Listening

Stand Up Sit Down Game

The Rain Game

Tell a Story

Mindful Listening Activity

Begin with the End

Chapter 2: Following Directions

Color and Create a Paper Airplane

Red Light, Green Light, Purple Light, Blue Light

Live Action Board Game

Partner Drawing

Follow the Steps

Chapter 3: Problem-Solving

Creative Problem-Solving Prompts

Newspaper Tower Challenge

Make a Solution Wheel

Make a Maze with Straws

Paper Plate Challenge

Chapter 4: Flexibility

Invitation to Create

Flexible Thinking with Silly Putty

New Rules for Old Games

Think Outside the Box

Combine and Play

Chapter 5: Working Together

Make a Working Catapult

Make a Balloon Rocket

Treasure Hunt

Stack the Cups

Keep the Ball Up

Chapter 6: Taking Turns

DIY Memory Game

Make a Crazy Creature

Group Drawing

Balloon Tennis

Mirror Mirror

Chapter 7: Communication

Question Box

Interview

People Bingo

Communicate Without Speaking

Change the Emphasis, Change the Meaning

Chapter 8: Personal Space

Make an Obstacle Course

Rabbit Hole Game

Newspaper Dancing

Walk and Stop

Hip Ball Race

Chapter 9: Being Kind

Kindness Wall

Make a Puzzle and Give It Away

Thank You!

Acts of Kindness

The Domino Effect - Pay It Forward

Chapter 10: Feelings Identification

Make Your Own Feeling Faces Chart

Mixed Up Emotions

Chain of Feelings

Beanbag Feelings Game

Emotion Animal Charades

Chapter 11: Coping with Feelings

Deep Breathing Die

DIY Calming Jar

Make Cloud Dough

Mindful Senses

Calm Down Kit

Chapter 12: Self-Regulation

The Pink Panther Game

Night at the Museum

Freeze Dance

Relay Races

DIY Scratch Art.

Chapter 13: Respect Yourself and Others

Chrysanthemum and The Wrinkled Heart Activity

Think Before You Speak Toothpaste Activity

Cotton vs. Sandpaper Words

Compliment Chair

Positive Thoughts Jar

Chapter 14: Taking Someone Else's Perspective

Shoes Activity

What Would You Do?

Finish the Squiggle

Copy the LEGO Creation

Make Your Own Comic Strip

Chapter 15: Picking Up on Clues

Decode the Message

Secret Positive Messages

What's Missing?

DIY I Spy

One Change

Resources

Favorite Group Games

Great Group Activities

Books to Read

Other Resources/Ideas

Bibliography.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-68373-147-6

1-68373-146-8

OCLC:

1065414848