Families At Play

Author : Sinem Siyahhan
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262037467
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Families at Play written by Sinem Siyahhan and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2018-02-02 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How family video game play promotes intergenerational communication, connection, and learning. Video games have a bad reputation in the mainstream media. They are blamed for encouraging social isolation, promoting violence, and creating tensions between parents and children. In this book, Sinem Siyahhan and Elisabeth Gee offer another view. They show that video games can be a tool for connection, not isolation, creating opportunities for families to communicate and learn together. Like smartphones, Skype, and social media, games help families stay connected. Siyahhan and Gee offer examples: One family treats video game playing as a regular and valued activity, and bonds over Halo. A father tries to pass on his enthusiasm for Star Wars by playing Lego Star Wars with his young son. Families express their feelings and share their experiences and understanding of the world through playing video games like The Sims, Civilization, and Minecraft. Some video games are designed specifically to support family conversations around such real-world issues and sensitive topics as bullying and peer pressure. Siyahhan and Gee draw on a decade of research to look at how learning and teaching take place when families play video games together. With video games, they argue, the parents are not necessarily the teachers and experts; all family members can be both teachers and learners. They suggest video games can help families form, develop, and sustain their learning culture as well as develop skills that are valued in the twenty-first century workplace. Educators and game designers should take note.

Author : Eliana Gil
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 1462526454
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Play in Family Therapy, Second Edition written by Eliana Gil and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic volume, now completely revised, has helped tens of thousands of therapists integrate play therapy and family therapy techniques in clinical practice. Eliana Gil demonstrates a broad range of verbal and nonverbal strategies for engaging all family members--including those who are ambivalent toward therapy--and tailoring interventions for different types of presenting problems. Numerous case examples illustrate ways to effectively use puppets, storytelling, art making, the family play genogram, drama, and other expressive techniques with children, adolescents, and their parents. Gil offers specific guidance for becoming a more flexible, creative practitioner and shows how recent advances in neuroscience support her approach. Photographs of client artwork are included. New to This Edition *Incorporates 20 years of clinical experience and the ongoing development of Gil's influential integrative approach. *All-new case material. *Discusses how current brain research can inform creative interventions. *Heightened focus on personal metaphors, complete with detailed suggestions for exploring and processing them.

Author : Jennifer Hazard
Publisher : Islandport Press
ISBN 13 : 9781952143151
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Maine Play Book written by Jennifer Hazard and published by Islandport Press. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Maine Play Book is a thought-fully curated guidebook gives parents an insider's perspective of Maine through a mother's eyes. Organized by season, each section features farms, nature preserves, and parks, as well as events and activities for families.

Author : Cameron Partow
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781556617119
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Families that Play Together Stay Together! written by Cameron Partow and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to be shared around the table, this book presents a practical, ready-to-implement battleplan for promoting a healthy, family-centered lifestyle. This practical handbook is packed with creative ideas--from simple and inexpensive to the more exotic--for everyday activities, weekend outings, and active family vacations.

Author : Monica Wiedel-Lubinski
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN 13 : 1631598694
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nature Play Workshop for Families written by Monica Wiedel-Lubinski and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Outdoor Book Award Winner: A fun, practical guide to outdoor play that sparks a connection to nature vital to children’s healthy development. Today children and families are often plugged into electronics and disconnected from direct experiences in nature. This beautifully photographed resource offers tangible approaches to nature-based learning and play for children. Parents and teachers can discover the benefits of outdoor learning and simple ways to facilitate unplugged nature connection in every season. Inspired by nature preschools, forest kindergartens, and forest school models the world over, this guide also includes “Voices from the Field” with advice from experienced nature-based educators. Balancing nature play experiences with hands-on projects using natural materials, it’s an ideal jumping off point for immersive nature play. Examples include: Wildlife observation and tracking Nature sounds, songs, and poetry Gardening and cooking with wild edibles Printmaking, charcoal drawing, dyeing, and shadow play Journaling inspired by nature “Voices from the Field” includes more ideas and tips contributed by leading educators, including: Sally Anderson, Sol Forest School, Tijeras, New Mexico * Yash Bhagwanji, Florida Atlantic University * Lauren Brown, Asheville Farmstead School * Peter Dargatz, Woodside Elementary School, Sussex, Wisconsin * Monica French, Wild Haven Forest Preschool and Childcare, Baltimore, Maryland * Patricia Leon, Miami Nature Playschool * Sheila William Ridge, Shirley G. Moore Lab School, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota * Beth Savitz, Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills, Maryland * Maria Soboleski, New Mexico School for the Deaf * Paige Vonder Haar, Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School, Fairbanks, Alaska * Susie Wirth, Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Foundation

Author : Phillip C. Schlechty
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470640081
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Engaging Students written by Phillip C. Schlechty and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ENGAGING STUDENTS In Phillip Schlechty's best-selling book Working on the Work, he outlined a motivational framework for improving student performance by improving the quality of schools designed for students. Engaging Students offers a next-step resource in which Schlechty incorporates what he's learned from the field and from the hundreds of workshops he and the Schlechty Center staff have conducted since Working on the Work was first published. This innovative and practical book is focused on helping teachers become increasingly successful in designing engaging work for their students. Schlechty contends that rather than viewing schools as teaching platforms, schools must be viewed as learning platforms. Rather than seeing schools as knowledge distribution systems, schools must be seen as knowledge work systems. Rather than defining teachers as instructors, teachers must be defined as designers, leaders, and guides to instruction. Engaging Students also includes useful questionnaires that will facilitate discussion, analysis, and action planning at both school and classroom levels. Praise for Engaging Students "In Engaging Students, Schlechty boldly delineates why the focus on engaging students overrides the focus on test scores. Every teacher and administrator in my district will use this guide to transform our entire organization into one that is truly focused on student engagement." —KIM REDMOND, superintendent, Canton Local Schools, Canton, Ohio "This insightful book reminds us that every decision made in schools should ultimately benefit students. You will find yourself referring to this book again and again as a guide to support you in your role as an educator." —ALLENE MAGILL, executive director, Professional Association of Georgia Educators, Atlanta, Georgia "Here is a much-enriched framework for everything Dr. Schlechty advocates: well articulated curriculum standards, schools as a platform for learning, teachers as leaders and designers of engaging and meaningful work, and students becoming responsible for their learning." —NYANA SIMS, K-12 literacy and induction facilitator, Goshen School District, Torrington, Wyoming "By understanding and implementing the principles so thoughtfully articulated in this book, schools can become centers of highly engaged learners—and in that endeavor find again the joy of teaching and learning." —JOHNNY VESELKA, executive director, Texas Association of School Administrators, Austin, Texas

Author : Bruce Feiler
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062199501
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secrets of Happy Families written by Bruce Feiler and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Secrets of Happy Families, New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler has drawn up a blueprint for modern families — a new approach to family dynamics, inspired by cutting-edge techniques gathered from experts in the disciplines of science, business, sports, and the military. Don't worry about family dinner. Let your kids pick their punishments. Ditch the sex talk. Cancel date night. These are just a few of the surprising innovations in this bold first-of-its-kind playbook for today's families. Bestselling author and New York Times family columnist Bruce Feiler found himself squeezed between caring for aging parents and raising his children. So he set out on a three-year journey to find the smartest solutions and the most cutting-edge research about families. Instead of the usual family "experts," he sought out the most creative minds—from Silicon Valley to the set of Modern Family, from the country's top negotiators to the Green Berets—and asked them what team-building exercises and problem-solving techniques they use with their families. Feiler then tested these ideas with his wife and kids. The result is a fun, original look at how families can draw closer together, complete with 200 never-before-seen best practices. Feiler's life-changing discoveries include a radical plan to reshape your family in twenty minutes a week, Warren Buffett's guide for setting an allowance, and the Harvard handbook for resolving conflict. The Secrets of Happy Families is a timely, counterintuitive book that answers the questions countless parents are asking: How do we manage the chaos of our lives? How do we teach our kids values? How do we make our family happier? Written in a charming, accessible style, The Secrets of Happy Families is smart, funny, and fresh, and will forever change how your family lives every day.

Author : Jane Drake
Publisher : Buffalo ; Toronto : Kids Can Press
ISBN 13 : 9781550744699
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kids Summer Games Book written by Jane Drake and published by Buffalo ; Toronto : Kids Can Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book in the Family Fun series is a treasury of more than 150 games to be played year round.

Author : Cathi Spooner
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317374371
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy written by Cathi Spooner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy presents an essential roadmap for therapists working with traumatized youth. Exploring trauma and attachment through a neurobiological focus, the book lays out a flexible framework for practitioners treating young clients within the context of their family relationships. Chapters demonstrate how techniques of play and expressive therapy can be integrated into work with different developmental stages, while providing the tools needed to fully incorporate the family into the healing process. The book also provides clinical examples and guidance on the ethical decision-making needed to effectively implement attachment work and facilitate positive change. Written in an accessible style, Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy is an important resource for mental health professionals who work with traumatized children, adolescents, and adults.

Author : Ace Mccloud
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781640480292
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Games written by Ace Mccloud and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you love to have more fun with friends and family? Whether you want to (1) know some of the best games of all time, (2) entertain yourself and others with inexpensive and exciting games or (3) find healthy and fun ways of playing with your friends and family, this book will teach you everything you need to know. Everybody loves a good game. People have been playing games to keep themselves entertained for centuries. From children's made-up play to high-stakes contests that demand the highest level of competitive prowess, games are a natural activity that is a part of all cultures. In this book you will discover an incredible variety of games that will bring hours upon hours of joy into your life! Games keep your mind sharp. There's no need to stop playing, no matter your age. Bond with grandkids over a game of tic-tac-toe. Connect with parents over a game of cards. Have memorable and fun times with your friends. Teach kids how to play the best classic games of all time. Even the simplest game can work to keep your mind sharp and give your competitive nature a healthy outlet. A game is also a fun way to spend time with your sweetheart; just don't gloat if you win! Kids need games. Kids and games are a natural fit. After all, most children, left to their own devices, will naturally invent their own games. Game playing encourages creative thinking and provides a structure for children to safely experiment with different ways of interacting and problem-solving. Besides, they're a lot more fun than just sitting around staring at a screen all day! Games are for everybody. While many people think game-playing is just for children, it is just as important for adults. Games relieve stress, provide a hub for social interaction, and are just plain fun! This book contains exciting games for all age groups and social circles. Get ready to enjoy some of the best classic games of all time. At the same time, discover new games you can play with your whole family. Introduce your friends to the refreshing joy of game playing. Take a break from work and launch into a solo game. Life is so much more enjoyable when you spice it up with games! What Will You Discover About Games? Lots of games that children love. A large variety of free and inexpensive games. How to stimulate your creativity by playing games. Great games to play with your adult friends. How to use games to strengthen your bond with others. You Will Also Learn: The best games to play when on your own. Great ideas for creating your own activities and games. Some of the best classic games of all time, Great games for the whole family. Recapture the carefree joy of playing games. It's time to play: Buy It Now!