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"...opportunities for young and not so young to problem solve, address conflicts, cooperate with their peers and have fun." -- Ann Arbor Family Press

"[Children]...experiment with new personas, express themselves and create positive solutions as they work toward their team goal." -- Treasure Valley Family Magazine

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"I’ve seen lots of activity books for kids, but few are so all-encompassing."  —LiveFreeLearnFree.com


 "A rare gift."  —Deepfun.com
 


"Great for teachers, and also fun for families."  —Ashland Daily Tidings
 


"Helps group leaders effortlessly guide a team through fun activities."  —Family Magazine 


"Great activities that can be done with as few as two people."  —Lansing State Journal

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best team-building book for classroom use I've found, May 24, 2009
Wow. Kris Bordessa has all the bases covered here. I've had this book for a couple years now, and I've used some of the activities from time to time. Last week I held an "indoor beach day" for my students and used the physical activities from the book--we all had so much fun! The students, all high school juniors, explored these challenges and honed their communication and collaboration skills at the same time.

Bordessa divides the tasks up to make it easy to find something appropriate for the situation. Small ice-breaker activities, building competitions, and more offer a wide range of possibilities so that students never have to face the same challenge twice.

The only request I would make would be for a sequel!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for a classroom, October 18, 2005
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I'm a school librarian, and I lent a copy of this book to a couple of teachers at the school, and they are both going nuts for it. The book has a wide variety of activities - some are "thinking" activities like word games, and one teacher is planning to use them when she needs to keep her students occupied for a few minutes. She is so excited to have a bunch of resources other than Mad-Libs! Then there are team challenges that involve solving some sort of problem together using materials. And also there are challenges that are perfect large-motor-skills activities for when kids need to burn off some energy.

The activities can be used (or modified) for a wide range of ages. I can see this book becoming a favorite resource for teachers, scout leaders, homeschooling parents, pretty much anyone who works with kids. Some of the activities would even be perfect for birthday parties.

The author has worked with kids for years and it really shows. This is a perfect gift for a teacher.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Stuff for Kids, December 10, 2005
This book is full of fun stuff for kids of all ages. The building and role playing activities work wonderfully as birthday party games and the verbal challenges are excellent diversions on long car trips. It's a very hands-on, exciting book to read--guaranteed to give you lots of good ideas. I have three children and recommend this book for anyone who has a big family.

--Jennifer Margulis, author of "Why Babies Do That: Baffling Baby Behavior Explained"
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3.0 out of 5 stars A regular book
I really expected more from this book. I think it's a bit complicated in your organization. In addition, some exercises and challenges for the facilitator's answer is unclear. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gilvic Carmona De Jesus

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of good ideas
I have worked with a small group of gifted Jr. high age students for several years and had run out of challenge ideas. This book is great! Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Workable team building activities
this book provides workable team building ideas: it provides obtainable materials, provides approximate length of activities and breaks it down into different sections.
Published 6 months ago by F. Hogan

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Great book. I found it very useful in providing a wide variety of games I would have never thought of on my own. I can't wait to see the sequel!
Published 7 months ago by K. brett Paesel

5.0 out of 5 stars Team Challenges gets an A
The information provided us with useful strategies and activities for our leadership conference. You can see it in action on our school tube site:... Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. Ivins

5.0 out of 5 stars Running out of game ideas?
Planning church youth group activities can be a real challenge. Especially if you want to keep games fun and fresh week after week. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Stephen Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome for Destination Imagination!
A perfect companion for adults looking to teach creative problem-solving skills, it offers quick or complex activities with every-day objects. Read more
Published 17 months ago by K. Curtis

5.0 out of 5 stars An excelent manual for facilitators
Team Challenges: 170+ Group Activities to Build Cooperation, Communication, and Creativity
It is a very thorough set of games for many purposes. Read more
Published 18 months ago by F. IZCARAY

5.0 out of 5 stars Upbeet, Creative, Fun!
I am a therapist at a child and adolescent day treatment for kids with emotional and behavioral issues. Read more
Published 19 months ago by D. Kathryn

5.0 out of 5 stars fun team challenges
I am a Destination Imagination team manager who is looking forward to getting my kids working on these team challenges. Read more
Published on August 14, 2007 by A Washington DI "coach"

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