The Art of Children's Conversation

by TAOC

Product Features

• Develops listening skills
• Duilds language skills
• Social/conversation game
• Confidence building
• Unlimited replayablitly

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 1 x 3.8 inches ; 7.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: 0980345537
• Item model number: TAOC012
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,280 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Turn off the screens and enjoy communication. The Art of Conversation for Children is the perfect way for children to become great communicators, learn about other people, better understand themselves, all as they enjoy great times and strengthen bonds with family and friends. Everyone wins! TAOC helps children: Make friends and be friends. Speak well and with confidence. Listen with interest and understanding. Share ideas and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental. Setting that facilitates communication. Learn about living and gain insights from others. Put their complex and developing ideas into words. Get to know families and friends, old and new. Discuss effectively and respect the views of others. Develop compassion for and interest in others. Accept that differences need not create conflict. This version of TAOC is for children in particular, but all ages will love playing TAOC. Perfect for many occasions, the informative 16 page communication booklet provides many variations on TAOC, including a solo version. TAOC is fun for everyone and is also a highly effective therapeutic and educational resource for families, therapists, counsellors, teachers, speech pathologists, language teachers, coaches, church leaders and more.

Product Description

Designed to revive The Art of Conversation(R), TAOC(R) is a fabulous way to have balanced, interesting and meaningful communications. This critically-acclaimed Children's Edition is fun and easy to use; great for developing communication skills and healthy relationships, as well as understanding oneself for ages 4 and up. Contains over 200 communication areas plus instruction booklet. TAOC(R) Children's works well in a variety of settings on various levels, encouraging individual development and insight into oneself as well as others, making TAOC(R) Children's ideal for use in a multitude of educational and therapeutic settings, as well as being fun for all! TAOC(R) Children's is highly effective in numerous areas including: Special Needs ESL, Gifted Programs, Anti-Bullying, Language Delays, Literacy and Language Development, Children at Risk, Speech Pathology, and so much more; leading TAOC(R) Children's to be praised by Educators, Therapists, Parents and Children. TAOC(R) Children's teaches that differences need not create conflicts; it helps clear pathways and emotional blocks to learning and understanding; and facilitates bonding, integration and attachment. TAOC(R) Children's was carefully-researched, developed and tested; proof of the quality of the end result is its GAME OF THE YEAR Award - Creative Play.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun for ADULTS!, January 16, 2011

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Dawn D Greenwood (Edwardsville, IL United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: The Art of Children's Conversation (Toy)

We played this at Christmas with the whole family - the questions might seem aimed at children, but you should have seen the thoughtful adult faces when everyone had to give "Your best time ever". And when my son-in-law misread a question and asked "Can you dress yourself?" we all laughed until we cried. Each card has a choice of 3 questions, so there is always something that fits the players. People came and went as kids or activities needed attention with no problem. We all learned a few things about each other and possibly ourselves.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun times, February 16, 2012

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Jack - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Art of Children's Conversation (Toy)

Playing this game with my niece was great fun, learning all about her world was quite an eye opener, she enjoyed the game immensely and so did I, time surely did fly when we played this game.

5.0 out of 5 stars Grow Great Communicators!, December 6, 2011

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Lou Stefano "Party girl" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Art of Children's Conversation (Toy)

A new resource promises to help children develop as confident speakers, better listeners and great all-round communicators, as well as being suitable for use in therapy and education.
Following the success of their original, The Art of Conversation®, creators Keith Lamb (Hush) and Louise Howland have adapted and extended the concept to create The Art of Conversation® for Children (TAOC®). This edition is suitable for players from five years to adults, TAOC® helps children put complex ideas into words, share and develop their ideas and feelings and respect the views of others.
The game may be played in nine different modes, both competitive and non-competitive - there's even a solo mode. Like the original game, it is professionally accepted as a resource for use in therapy, education (including anti-bullying programmes), counselling and language teaching.
Experts agree that more children are now starting school with language delays, and this is widely blamed on their decreased exposure to conversation. With so much modern communication taking place by e-mail and SMS, and with TV, computer games and games consoles being the preferred recreation for many children, they are simply less exposed to real-life conversation. Yet children who communicate well by the time they start school have a head-start in life, are less likely to experience social isolation and emotional barriers which can inhibit learning and attention.
For example, the family dinner-table used to be the place where the day's experiences and thoughts were shared and ideas held up to the light, people learn to disagree without being disagreeable - proven important elements for positive development. Today, many families eat dinner with the television on, or family members eat at different times due to school, sporting and work commitments and rushed lifestyles.
TAOC® will not only help children to become confident speakers and attentive listeners - it's also great fun for players of any age. More than a quiz, more than a game, you can play it with people you know well, or those you've only just met. It's also a handy dispute-resolution tool that can be used within families, school groups and other groups. The Art of Children's Conversation