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

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Summary: This book promotes peace in our schools and communities.
Review: All schools should adopt the principles and rules so clearly discussed in this book. The simplicity of the "Healthy Play" program is its beauty and the reason for its success. Mr. Steffens and Mr. Gorin present valid arguments why schools should change from aggressive and competitive game-playing to activities that promote sharing, caring and compromise. Almost every game found in this book that I have tried out on my students has been met with enthusiasm. Their faces and giggles and body language have told me that the game provided a balance of challenge and enjoyment. The index is organized so that appropriate games can easily be found no matter the goal desired. As a teacher who deals with some very aggressive and angry children, I would like to personally thank these two gentlemen for a very useful plan that has allowed my students and I to experience positive community building.

Rating:
Summary: This book promotes peace in our schools and communities.
Review: All schools should adopt the principles and rules so clearly discussed in this book. The simplicity of the "Healthy Play" program is its beauty and the reason for its success. Mr. Steffens and Mr. Gorin present valid arguments why schools should change from aggressive and competitive game-playing to activities that promote sharing, caring and compromise. Almost every game found in this book that I have tried out on my students has been met with enthusiasm. Their faces and giggles and body language have told me that the game provided a balance of challenge and enjoyment. The index is organized so that appropriate games can easily be found no matter the goal desired. As a teacher who deals with some very aggressive and angry children, I would like to personally thank these two gentlemen for a very useful plan that has allowed my students and I to experience positive community building.