Social skills games for children / Deborah M. Plummer ; illustrated by Jane Serrurier ; foreword by Jannet Wright.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Part one: Theoretical and practical background -- Introduction -- Understanding social skills -- Why use games to support social skills? -- Structuring the emotional environment -- Transfer and maintenance of skills -- Self-reflection and self-care -- Part two: Games for social skills -- Non-competitive ways to choose groups and group leaders -- Getting to know each other : warm-ups and ice-breakers -- Staying on track : self-awareness and self-control -- Tuning in: exploring effective listening and effective observation -- More than just talking : communication skills -- You and me : exploring feelings and developing empathy -- You and me together : building cooperation and negotiation skills -- Got it! solving problems in group interactions -- Wind-downs and celebrations.

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Praise for the author:. 'Deborah Plummer uses imagination and empowerment to move children and adults from discouragement to success.'. - The Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review. 'Deborah Plummer shows a fundamental respect for a child's integrity whilst making sure her language and ideas are accessible to a wide range of people.'. - Afasic News. Featuring a wealth of familiar and easy-to-learn games, this practical handbook is designed to foster successful social strategies for children aged 5-12, and will help adults to understand and reflect constructively on children's social s.

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