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by Barbara Sher (Author)
A delightful way to build children's self-esteem andself-confidence--from age three to twelve.
The key ingredient in children's development, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, is a strong sense of their ownself-worth. The 300 games and activities in this fun book will givethem just that. These joyful activities help children learn how tomake friends, express feelings, trust others, accept themselves, use their imaginations, and more. The book combines upbeat, positive advice--including tips for betterparenting--with step-by-step directions for each activity. BARBARA SHER, MA, OTR (Whitehorn, California) has 30years' experience as a teacher and occupational therapist, specializing in pediatrics. Under the sponsorship of the Center forIntercultural Education of Georgetown University, she conductsself-esteem workshops for parents, teachers and children around theworld. A delightful way to build children's self-esteem andself-confidence--from ages three to twelve. The key to children's development--emotionally, socially, and intellectually--is a strong sense of their own self-worth.The 300 games and activities in this fun book will give them justthat. Developed by author Barbara Sher over the course of thirtyyears as a parent, teacher, and play specialist, these joyfulactivities require no special preparation or equipment. Familiescan play a game virtually anywhere, with any number ofparticipants. Combines upbeat, positive advice--including tips for betterparenting-- with easy directions for positive play.* Helps children learn how to make friends, express feelings, trust others, accept themselves, use their imaginations, andmore. Barbara Sher, OT (Whitehorn, CA), has 30 years' experience as ateacher and occupational therapist, specializing in pediatrics. Sheconducts self-esteem workshops for parents, teachers and childrenaround the world.
Front Jacket
Children are the flowers in our lives. This book offers hundreds of happy ways to help them bloom and flourish.
300 EASY, PROVEN WAYS TO MAKE EVERY DAY A FUN DAY!
Self-esteem games show children how wonderful it can be to be themselves--emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually. By sharing the upbeat, thoughtful activities in Self-esteem Games, you can reinforce your child's positive feelings and provide a lasting foundation for learning.
Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 300 self-esteem-building ideas requires no special preparation or equipment. You and your family can play virtually anywhere, with any number of participants. So come in, relax, and discover the joy.
SPECIAL SECTIONS HIGHLIGHT:
- Knowing your strengths and abilities
- Expressing everyday feelings and reactions
- Enjoying being unique--like everyone else!
- Building relationships by being with friends and trusting others
- Building confidence by getting to know your body and senses
FOR PLAY WITH CHILDREN AGES THREE TO TWELVE
Author Biography
BARBARA SHER, an occupational therapist with an extensive background in child development, conducts workshops for parents, teachers, and children around the world. The mother of two children, she is the author of Extraordinary Play with Ordinary Things, Popular Games for Positive Play, and Smart Moves: Inclusive Games for Academic Gains.
