150 Meaningful Activities for Any Setting
Are you looking for ways to energize your group with engaging activities? Do you want to build connections between play and the development of positive values, friendships, and personal identity? Susan Ragsdale and Ann Saylor, authors of the bestselling Great Group Games, present an abundance of creative activities especially for elementary-age participants—-proving that learning through play is both rewarding and fun!
Incorporating the approach of Search Institute’s Developmental Assets® framework, each game is designed to help young people practice life-affirming skills and consider important concepts, including:
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Creative problem-solving
- Friendly social interaction
- Integrity and responsibility
- Communication and support
- A positive self-image
- Diversity appreciation
- Expressing personal values
Ragsdale and Saylor give you everything you need to start playing: time requirements for each game, lists of any necessary supplies, suggestions for group sizes, notes about safety, and thought-provoking discussion questions that help kids make their own connections. Great Group Games for Kids is an excellent resource for inspiring and empowering youth through the joy of play.
What kinds of games are in Great Group Games for Kids?
Check out these two example games:
Download sample worksheets:
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