Cooperative games for children to play.

When the circus isn't in town, children can still enjoy it at a birthday party, summer camp, drama class, or elementary school thanks to this colorful collection of circus-based games and activities. Ideal for children ages four through 12, the book draws on popular circus elements such as acrobatics, clowns, animal numbers, and balancing acts. The games are presented in a clear, simple way, range from ten to 45 minutes in length, and vary in complexity....

"With 100 games to start a party, ideas to trigger conversation, storytelling setups, and fiendish puzzles--no materials required--The Floor Is Lava is a how-to for turning screen-free time into quality time. Put down the phone and pick up the fun! Analog play is known to stimulate imaginative thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal connection. However, games only seem to exist on screen now and quality time spent together--in person--is rarer...

No experience necessary: Any manager can build great teams with these simple exercises. Every group can benefit from team-building exercises. But sometimes it's not practical to embark on a full-scale training initiative. Now, supervisors, managers, and team leaders have 50 team-building activities to choose from, all of which can be implemented with no special facilities, big expense, or previous training experience. Readers will find engaging exercises...

"Introduces young sports fans to roller derby, [including] the sport's history, rules, equipment, and why more and more athletes love playing it"--Publisher marketing.