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Activities for Building Character, Social Learning GR 1-2 Activities for Building Character & Social-Emotional Learning Grades 1-2. /nOne of the key components of the Grades 1–2 materials is teaching kids to get along. Teachers are encouraged to use classroom meetings (circle time) throughout the day to deal with misunderstandings, bullying, inappropriate language, and social conflicts that arise inside and outside the classroom. By doing so, a forum is created where students can share their feelings, as well as review, process, and discuss ways to positively resolve conflicts. The more than 100 lesson plans and activities give multiple opportunities to capitalize on the teachable moments./nKey concepts explored in the program:/nMe and my safe and caring school—how to be an Ambassador of Peace/nDiscovering our feelings—learning how to Stop, Think, Choose/nMy support system—caring for others and being a friend/nRespect yourself and others—using good manners or bad manners/nCaring about one another—helping to prevent bullying/nCooperation—how to team up for success/nGetting along with others—using conflict resolution skills/nThe power to choose—growing responsibility/nFollow your dreams—using my gifts and talents/nThis book is also part of the Activities for Building Character and Social-Emotional Learning Set. Added: 4101 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 54.30 Views: 35501 | Comments: 0       Stop Being So Mean! Board Game Ages: 5-10. Written by Max and Marcia Nass. Stop Being So Mean is a game of cooperation, children learn to recognize when they are being mean to others and how to stop it. They also learn how to respond when others are mean to them. The players work together as a team to gather more tokens than the Mean Dragon collects. As the players go around the game board, the Good Dragon gives them tokens and the Mean Dragon takes tokens away from them. No one knows whether "meanness" or "kindness" will win out until the game ends and the tokens are counted. By playing this adventure-filled game players will learn how to become caring and compassionate, respecting themselves, their friends, their family, and their environment. For 2-4 players./nContents: Game board 48 Stop Being So Mean! Cards 4 pawns Die Chips Instructions/nwww.childswork.com Added: 4156 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 46.30 Views: 2034 | Comments: 0       Stop, Relax & Think Board Game Ages 6-12. By Becky Bridges, C.S.W., A.C.P. Stop, Relax, and Think is a board game to help impulsive children think before they act. In this ever-popular board game, active, impulsive children learn motor control, relaxation skills, how to express their feelings, and how to problem-solve. The manual includes information on how the game can be used both as a diagnostic and a treatment tool, and how behaviors learned in the game can be generalized for the home or classroom. The object of the game is to proceed through the Feelings, Stop, Relax, and Think sections of the game board to Finish, collecting chips along the way. The player with the most chips when the game ends wins./nFeelings When a player lands on a Feelings Card space he/she selects, reads aloud, and answers a Feelings Card. This section helps children become aware of their feelings and the early signs of stress, which is essential to their achieving self-control./nStop When a player lands on a Stop Sign space he/she rolls the 8-sided die. He/she then refers to the corresponding number on the Stop Card, performing whatever action is stated on the Stop Card until the person on his/her right says "Stop." If the player stops immediately he/she receives a chip. This section helps children practice behavior cessation and learn how to catch themselves before they respond or react automatically./nRelax When a player lands in the Relax space he/she does what is indicated on the space. This section helps children learn to relax. The ability to relax is a powerful asset for a child who is attempting to learn self-control./nThink This section helps children think through problems. This ability is a prerequisite to achieving self-control./nContents: Game Board 8-sided Die 6-sided Die 30 Chips Stop Card 36 Feelings Cards 33 Think Cards Instructions/nThis board game is also part of The Stop, Relax & Think Collection./nwww.childswork.com Added: 4156 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 75.23 Views: 10492 | Comments: 0       Wait & Win! Board Game Ages: 6-12. The Wait and Win board game was designed to teach children the importance of being patient in many different situations as they try a variety of fun tasks and try to solve problems. Patience is an important ingredient in a child's social and academic success. This game teaches frustration tolerance, self-control, respect for others, and a sense of time and timing. The object of the game is to earn as many "patience points" (chips) as possible. Includes a countdown timer that gives players feedback on how well they control their impulsivity. 2-4 players./nContents: Game board 24 You Win Cards (describe situations where children have been patient, with a positive result) 24 Patience Problems Cards (asks players to respond to situations where being patient is important) 24 Test Your Skill Cards (describe "stunts" that require patience and self-control) 100 chips 4 pawns Die Timer Instructions/nwww.childswork.com Added: 4156 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 54.10 Views: 6270 | Comments: 0       What Should I Do Now? Card Game Ages 8-18. By Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D. The What Should I do now game is a hilarious card game designed to help children understand the different reactions we have to difficult situations and how our responses affect those around us. The difference between responding inappropriately and responding appropriately is examined in a non-judgmental setting. 2-6 Players./nContents: 45 Situation Cards 60 Response Cards 1 Spinner Instructions/nwww.childswork.com Added: 4156 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 49.55 Views: 4230 | Comments: 0       Roll A Role Series Ages: 6-10. Children learn new skills best when they can practice them in safe and fun situations. Series consists of three large Roll-A-Role cubes and five card games. Each card game has 2 decks of cards; one deck of cards focuses on "people," the other deck focuses on "situations." Each cube has a pocket in which to insert a card. Players roll the cubes and follow the instructions on the card that turns up. Players win points for using an appropriate "Positive Action" as outlined in the game. For 2-8 players./nSet includes one pack of 3 Cubes and 1 each of the following card games:/nA Game of Anger Managementl: Many children have problems controlling their anger and expressing it in appropriate ways. This game is designed to help children learn a variety of anger-control techniques by practicing them in common situations that often trigger inappropriate responses. Item # 389922 /nA Social Skills Game: Social skills are an important part of a child's emotional intelligence. This game is designed to help children learn a variety of friend-making skills. Item # 389925/nA Game of Non-Verbal Communication: Many children have difficulty reading nonverbal language. They may misread facial cues, posture, gestures, voice tone, or any other subtle aspects of nonverbal communication. This game is designed to help children pay more attention to the nonverbal aspects of communication. It is intended to help them be aware of both of their own nonverbal language, as well as nonverbal language used by others. Item # 389928/nA Bullying Prevention Game: Every day, countless children face bullies at school, on the playground, and in their neighborhoods. This game presents problems children commonly encounter and provides them with techniques to respond to those problems. Item # 389931/nA Good Behavior Game: This game is designed to teach children a range of positive behaviors that can be used with common situations that often trigger misbehavior. Item # 389934/nwww.childswork.com Added: 4157 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 54.47 Views: 2147 | Comments: 0       Dr. PlayWell's "Sure I Can" Game Ages: 6-12. Dr. Playwell's "Sure I Can" Game is a fun, easy way to develop a positive attitude.. Players try to move their Positive Pat pawns to the Award Ceremony and avoid the barriers put down by the Obstacle Maker. As they dodge and weave around the board, they pick cards that reinforce the game's message: Positive thinking helps you cope with, and solve, all kinds of problems. The game includes a reproducible assessment checklist to be filled out by parents or teachers. For 2-4 players. Added: 4161 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 48.10 Views: 4290 | Comments: 0       Dr. PlayWell's Think Positive Board Game Ages: 6-12. Developed by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D. Study after study tells us that children with a positive, optimistic attitude will be less susceptible to depression and other emotional and behavioral problems. This game teaches children how to identify and change negative thinking, how to recognize the effects of a negative and pessimistic attitude, and how to behave in ways that are more socially appropriate. The CD lets you print out miniature copies of the game so that it can be played at home. For 2-4 players./nContents: Game Board 24 Changing Negative Thoughts Cards 24 Positive Values Cards 24 What Will Happen? Cards 24 Solving Problems Cards 4 Pawns Die 50 Chips Instructions CD (to print a send-home version of the game for children to play between counseling sessions. CD includes a copy of the game board, copy of the cards, a numbers wheel, and abbreviated instructions for home use.) Added: 4161 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 68.13 Views: 2238 | Comments: 0       Dr. Playwell's Worry-Less Game Ages: 6-12. Dr. Playwell's Worry-Less game lets players learn important steps for dealing with persistent worry - identifying feelings, self-calming, making positive self-statements, changing negative thoughts, planning, coping with difficult feelings, and self-monitoring. As they play, players try to capture the Worry Monsters, children will learn important skills to help them worry less. /nIncludes a reproducible assessment form to be filled out by parents or teachers. For 2-4 players. Added: 4161 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 65.00 Views: 2324 | Comments: 0       The Emotional Intelligence Game Grades 2-8. The Emotional Intelligence game is an entertaining and engaging game that reflects the five areas of emotional intelligence:/n*Self-awareness *Mood management *Self-motivat ion *Empathy *Relationship skills/nThere are two versions of the game and corresponding sets of rules; Competitive (where players play against each other) and Cooperative (where players work together). Players try to fill in their brain card by answering questions and winning tokens. Also included are six decks of cards relating to the five areas of emotional intelligence plus a deck of Bonus Cards. The Emotional Intelligence game utilizes both cognitive behavior therapy and social learning theory to help players build their emotional intelligence. For 2-6 players. Added: 4161 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 48.93 Views: 2955 | Comments: 0       Expressionary! Board Game Expressionary! is a game for teens and adults about feelings - what situations bring them up and the many different ways they can be expressed. Whether through words or non-verbally through movement and drawings, Expressionary! makes it easy and fun for players to express their feelings and thoughts. The object of the game is to have the highest number of tokens through correctly guessing other player's expressions, and being able to effectively communicate with others. The game is a must-have for every educator's, therapist's, or family's game collection! 4-12 players. Ages: 12-17. Created by Amanda L. Gissel, M.A/nContents: Game board 40 Feelings cards 40 Situation cards Chips 8 Place markers 1-minute timing device Instructions Added: 4161 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 53.67 Views: 3372 | Comments: 0       The Good Behavior Board Game Ages: 4-10. The Good Behavior game teaches children the importance of good behavior and helps them anticipate the consequences of misbehavior. Adults learn and practice two of the most effective forms of discipline for children: token reinforcement and time-out. Colorful cartoon graphics and the excitement of winning tokens makes the game fun. For 2-6 players. Includes: Game board, cards, 4 pawns, die, sand timer, instructions. Added: 4161 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 56.17 Views: 1889 | Comments: 0       Let's Talk About Separation and Divorce Card Game Ages: 6 and Up. The Let's Talk about Separation and Divorce card game is designed to help foster a positive relationship between separated and divorced parents and their children. The more than 100 cards in this game are intended to give children the opportunity to express their feelings and to give parents a chance to model positive ways of thinking and feeling about separation and divorce. The cards are specifically written to help children focus on solutions to the problems created by separation or divorce rather than to complain or blame others./nThe card game will help children: Not to blame themselves Not to be caught in the middle of the parents' disagreements To have a positive self-image To cope with stress To be a good problem solver To see friends and family as a source of support To communicate feelings and accept the feelings of others/nContents: Over 100 Let's Talk...cards Spinner Instructions Added: 4161 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 50.10 Views: 2021 | Comments: 0       No More Arguments Board Game Ages 6-12. The No More Arguments Board Game teaches children to understand another's point of view and to think about and resolve problems. In this fun game, players learn how to cope with situations without arguing, while earning enough chips to go on the "class field trip." Players read the Situation cards and answer questions using the "11 Ways to Stop Arguing" listed on the board. A unique feature of the game is an enclosed audio CD consisting of real-life kids and adults describing their feelings about situations that typically cause arguments. 2-6 players./nContents: Game Board 24 Situation Cards 24 Argument Cards Argument CD Die 100 Chips 6 Pawns Instructions Added: 4161 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 51.43 Views: 2271 | Comments: 0       No More Teasing! Board Game Ages: 6-12. The No More Teasing game is designed to teach children 10 ways to deal with being teased including: using confident body language, avoiding teasers when you are alone, and learning what provokes teasing. In this game players will learn how to deal with teasing, while earning enough chips to attend the "classroom party" at the end of the game. Players read the Situation Cards and use the "10 Ways to Stop Teasing" listed on the game board to describe how they might react. A unique feature of the game is a CD of children making teasing comments that may be used in place of the Teasing Cards.For 2-6 players./nContents: Game Board 24 Situation Cards 24 Teasing Cards CD Die 100 Chips 6 Pawns Instructions Added: 4161 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 44.20 Views: 3425 | Comments: 0       Bounce Back Board Game: Children's Version - Ages 8-12 The Bounce Back Game aims to help children and teens become more aware of resiliency skills that may help them reduce and cope with the stress in their lives including: cooperation, optimism, empathy, strong values, honesty, creativity, flexibility and self-confidence. Children and teens learn to bounce back using these skills with everyday problems and more serious crises. This game will benefit all children and teens but caters most to those who are considered “at risk” for example children of divorce, children with learning or physical impairments, victims of abuse and trauma. The game includes 3 decks of cards that contain questions or problems as well as actions with the balls provided so the players can reduce or increase their stress-meter: Problem Cards, Crisis Cards and Bounce Back Cards. the game includes cards, balls, stress magnets, and 90 question cards. For 4 players. Children's version Ages: 8-12 Added: 4162 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 53.77 Views: 2182 | Comments: 0       The Conflict Resolution Board Game Ages: 6-12.This imaginative game helps children deal with such day-to-day problems as teasing, protecting one's property, and handling arguments, as well as more serious problems like the bully, the drug pusher, the stranger, or the kid with a gun. Players lose turns when they don't respect someone's rights or refuse to mediate a problem, and are moved ahead when they help others solve problems or express their feelings. For 2-6 players. Added: 4162 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 56.53 Views: 1988 | Comments: 0       Dr. PlayWell's Best Behavior Game Dr. Playwell's Best Behavior Game is a send-home game for counselors to be able to give to parents without having to worry about getting it back. The game is designed to help children see the importance of positive behavior in their daily lives. Four card decks teach children the basic elements that underlie positive behavior: Dealing with Feelings cards, Positive Behavior cards, Positive Thinking cards and Caring about others cards. This game provides continuity between counseling sessions. It helps children distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior,recognize personal boundaries,understand self-control and how to practice it,use effective communication skills, and develop effective coping skills. Added: 4162 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 73.90 Views: 1719 | Comments: 0       Dr.PlayWell's Game of Self-Control Board Game Ages: 6-12. For: 2-4 Players Learning self-control is not easy, but this game will make kids want to try. Teach children to control their impulses in all kinds of interpersonal situations at home, in school, and in the community. As children learn about the importance of self-control they are challenged to perform various stunts, using the Self-Control magic color circles included with the game. Includes reproducible assessment form. /nIncludes: Game board, 2 dice, 4 pawns, 12 At School cards, 12 At Home cards, 12 In the Community cards, 12 About Myself cards, 4 Self-Control circles, 100 chips, Self-Control assessment form, and instructions. Added: 4162 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 55.31 Views: 2903 | Comments: 0       Anger Management Speedway Board Game Ages: 11 & Up. The Anger Management Speedway Board Game helps teens and adults improve their ability to identify, cope with, and express their anger. Players will be able to: identify effects of anger on health and wellness, increase awareness of managing anger, identify coping outlets, and increase awareness of the role that anger has in people's lives. For 8-12 players./nIncludes: Board and game pieces, 2 sets of cards, & reproducible handouts. Added: 4163 days ago From GuidanceGroup global.duration: 53.33 Views: 10242 | Comments: 0