Part I: 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 II: 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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Social skills games for children by Deborah Plummer. ISBN 9781843106173. Published by Jessica Kingsley in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
