Learning to Play, Playing to Learn : Games and Activities to Teach Sharing, Caring, and Compromise

Gorin, Spencer, Steffens, Charlie

ISBN 10: 1565657985 / ISBN 13: 9781565657984

Published by McGraw-Hill Companies, The, 1997

About this Item

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Seller Inventory # 12445000-6

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning to Play, Playing to Learn : Games and Activities to Teach Sharing, Caring, and Compromise
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565657985
• ISBN 13: 9781565657984
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.5 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

The innovative and creative games in Learning to Play, Playing to Learn foster social skills to help young people deal with conflict without resorting to violence. It guides parents and educators in helping children identify their own set of values and feelings while playing with others. It also discusses several ways to modify popular games to encourage fairness and trust in children and encourages the use of healthy play techniques to increase self-esteem, cooperation, personal responsibility, and emotional and physical health.

About the Author

Charlie Steffens is a registered nurse and cofounder of Creative Spirit.

Spencer Gorin, a cofounder of Creative Spirit, is also a registered nurse.