Spirit Games: 300 Fun Activities That Bring Children Comfort and Joy - Softcover

Sher, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471406783 ISBN 13: 9780471406785

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2002

Synopsis

300 quick, Simple Ways to Make Every Day a Happier Day! Spirit games make children feel brighter and more confident. By tapping into children's natural delight, spirit games restore the sparkle to their eyes. By sharing the upbeat activities in Spirit Games, you can encourage your child's self-esteem and provide a lasting foundation for happiness. Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 300 wise and nurturing ideas fosters parent-child interaction and requires no special preparation or equipment. Play these games with your family-or any children you cherish-to increase the level of joy in their lives. SPECIAL SECTIONS HIGHLIGHT: * Creating joy every day * Getting past anger and self-doubt * Learning compassion and sharing wonder * Healing sadness and overcoming fear * Nurturing your own spirit, too!

About this title

About the Author

BARBARA SHER, an occupational therapist with an extensive background in child development, conducts workshops for parents, teachers, and children around the world. A mother herself, she is the author of Extraordinary Play with Ordinary Things, Popular Games for Positive Play, Smart Moves: Inclusive Games for Academic Gains, and Self-esteem Games: 300 Fun Activities That Make Children Feel Good about Themselves (Wiley).

From the Back Cover

300 quick, Simple Ways to Make Every Day a Happier Day!

Spirit games make children feel brighter and more confident. By tapping into children s natural delight, spirit games restore the sparkle to their eyes. By sharing the upbeat activities in Spirit Games, you can encourage your child s self-esteem and provide a lasting foundation for happiness.

Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 300 wise and nurturing ideas fosters parent-child interaction and requires no special preparation or equipment. Play these games with your family or any children you cherish to increase the level of joy in their lives.

SPECIAL SECTIONS HIGHLIGHT:

• Creating joy every day
• Getting past anger and self-doubt
• Learning compassion and sharing wonder
• Healing sadness and overcoming fear
• Nurturing your own spirit, too!

Spirit games make children feel brighter and more confident. By tapping into children’s natural delight, spirit games restore the sparkle to their eyes. By sharing the upbeat activities in Spirit Games, you can encourage your child’s self-esteem and provide a lasting foundation for happiness.

Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 300 wise and nurturing ideas fosters parent-child interaction and requires no special preparation or equipment. Play these games with your family–or any children you cherish–to increase the level of joy in their lives.

SPECIAL SECTIONS HIGHLIGHT:

• Creating joy every day
• Getting past anger and self-doubt
• Learning compassion and sharing wonder
• Healing sadness and overcoming fear
• Nurturing your own spirit, too!

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471406783
• ISBN 13: 9780471406785
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176