Search Institute

August 1, 2010

Great Group Games for Kids promotes self-esteem and bonding with 150 engaging and age-appropriate activities

MINNEAPOLIS: According to a 2007 study from the American Academy of Pediatrics, play “contributes to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children and youth.” Accordingly, this manual—filled with inventive games, physical challenges and original art projects—will quickly become a go-to resource for educators, parents and community leaders who are serious about children’s healthy development.MORE

December 14, 2009

New Parent Resource Provides Clarity in the Unfamiliar Journey from Teen to Adult

MINNEAPOLIS: The transition from teenager to adult is often an emotional and exciting roller coaster ride filled with tough choices and new responsibilities. For parents, this is a time of great uncertainty, worry, and reflection. Helping your child prepare for life after high school is a process filled with conversations, empowerment, and trust.MORE

February 2, 2010

New Educator Resource is a Breath of Fresh Air: Building Character from the Start

MINNEAPOLIS: Bringing energy and inspiration to your classroom can be a daunting daily task. Building Character from the Start: 201 Activities to Foster Creativity, Literacy, and Play in K–3 by nationally recognized authors Susan Ragsdale and Ann Saylor can help. With activities and lessons, this new resource helps teachers to inspire students to build new skills and open the doors of positive exploration.MORE

September 1, 2009

Inspire confidence, creative expression and trust with excellent new guide: Great Group Skits

MINNEAPOLIS: Adolescence is considered to be a stage of physical awkwardness and social uncertainty, which can sometimes inhibit teenagers from reaching their full potential. Whether in the classroom, on stage in front of peers or relating to friends, developing confident dialogue and social interaction is an essential life skill that will benefit and empower adolescents throughout high school and well into their adult lives.MORE

January 1, 2009

How Was Your Day at School? suggests ways to improve teacher job satisfaction

MINNEAPOLIS: According to the National Education Association Web site, nearly 50 percent of teachers leave the profession within the first five years of teaching, and many cite lack of collegiality and dissatisfaction with workplace climate as primary reasons. Because the influence of the classroom teacher is the single most important factor in predicting student academic success, schools desperately need to overcome the barriers to retaining high-quality teachers.MORE

Search Institute Press Introduces New Educational Resource, The Best of Building Assets Together: Favorite Group Activities That Help Youth Succeed.

MINNEAPOLIS: Middle and high school teachers, youth program leaders, and after-school coordinators all know they can enhance education to youth through hands-on activities. But with so many daily demands, what teacher has time to search for effective group activities?MORE