Self-Esteem Games: 300 Fun Activities That Make Children Feel Good about Themselves

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.

Author: Barbara Sher
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 09/22/1998
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.27h x 7.51w x 0.44d
ISBN13: 9780471180272
ISBN10: 0471180270
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General
- Family & Relationships | Activities
- Self-Help | Personal Growth | Self-Esteem

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. 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.

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