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

Charlie Steffens (Author), Spencer Gorin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1998

First published in 1998 a guide for parents and teachers to help children identify their own set of values and feelings while playing with others. It contains creative non-competitive team games to encourage fairness and trust and encourages healthy play techniques to aid self-esteem and Co-operation.

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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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Lowell House (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737300264
• ISBN-13: 978-0737300260
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,133,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book promotes peace in our schools and communities., July 8, 1998

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This review is from: Learning to Play, Playing to Learn : Games and Activities to Teach Sharing, Caring, and Compromise (Hardcover)

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.