Getting to know each other a little bit more and having fun at the same time? I tried yesterday in my course for teachers this board game and we enjoyed it very much! Borrow figures and the dice from Ludo board game and you can go on.
I've been having a hard time lately with some of the older kids I see. They don't see the point or the importance of what we are working on. I have been very frustrated, and our sessions have been less than productive. In desperation, I turned to Pinterest, and came across some UNO activities. I figured - what could it hurt? We aren't getting anything done anyway! Well, it was no less than MAGICAL!!! My most difficult student didn't want to come see me, but I asked him to give me just 10 min. We played the game, and he was happy about it. I started to pick up the cards, and he grabbed the UNO cards and starting dealing out the cards. We ended working for 30 minutes with smiles all around. Below is the activity I did today. Click on the picture for activity details. After the session, my mind was buzzing. Although the student did well, and shared, he didn't really listen to my comments. So I came up with this idea. This student needs to work on writing, so I made a handout so that he has to write down the other participant's comments. Click on the picture for activity details. There is just something about UNO that everyone loves. Here is another great idea showing how to use UNO cards in a session. Click on the picture for activity details. Thank you Pinterest for such great ideas and breaking my therapy block with my older students. I look forward to coming up with some more ideas. I'll let you know how it goes.
Complaining and whining are two of the most frustrating things parents face. They are also completely normal. In fact, the average adult complains 30 times a day, or 9 minutes total! Here are 7 effective strategies to help children express their dissatisfaction in healthier, more positive ways.
Anger games are great resource to develop coping skills at home, school or in a counseling environment. A review of anger management games available in the market.
A free list of games to use for counseling, organized by presenting the problem. All games are $20 or less.
Try this fun Beyond Art Therapy Roll-A-Feelings Game | From the Beyond Art Therapy Experts at Creative Counseling 101.com
Therapy games are one way to help children who struggle with emotional regulation. Playing CBT contains 15 different therapy games for children.
The House of Boundaries game helps children recognize various levels of relationships, how to set appropriate boundaries, and safety issues. Children will learn skills such as online safety, physical distance needed, and respecting the privacy of others. This play therapy game is versatile and interactive.
Inside Out games have never been more fun. Play this Printable Inside Out Emotions Board Game to teach colors and emotions to
Use these emotional regulation games to teach the Zones of Regulation or any emotional regulation curriculum.
Utilize your existing Uno deck and compliment the game with these super easy to use printable that explore emotions and coping skills. Two game versions allow game play with a variety of clients with different support needs. Simply print and go PDFs. Perfect for behavior consultant, therapists, dire...
The game of life- you're in control! Choose what each of these buttons would do for you if they could control parts of your life.
This Jenga Feelings Game is perfect for parents, teachers or therapists to use to help kids talk about their emotions and experiences.
Therapy games are one way to help children who struggle with emotional regulation. Playing CBT contains 15 different therapy games for children.
Emotion UNO quickly turned into one of my favorite games during my internship. The game is easily tailored to the patient’s needs and interests! This is also an easy therapeutic activity to…
DiceBreaker Roll and Tell Game, Back to School, Icebreaker Activity for all age, Games for Kid, Teacher Resource, Dice Game, Get To Know You If you can’t find it immediately after purchasing through phone, Your files should be available to download here: www.etsy.com/your/purchases Please read here on how to download digital files: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013328108?segment=shopping. If you still have troubles or haven't gotten the digital files, contact me who can send you the digital files via an attachment to your email To access your digital files from your account: Sign in to Etsy.com and go to Your account. Go to Purchases and reviews. Next to the order, select Download Files. This goes to the Downloads page for all the files attached to your order. PRINTING - Colors on a monitor may vary slightly from how they appear in person, depending on screen settings and/or printer settings. - For best results, we recommend printing the pages using card stock or high-quality paper, and adjusting your printer settings for optimal results. - You can print at home, at a print shop, or through an online service. TERMS OF USE - All files are for PERSONAL USE ONLY. You may not resell, reproduce, distribute by electronic means, or profit in any way from any part of this design, and it may not be shared in any form. REFUNDS - All items are non-refundable. Due to the nature of a digital file, the item cannot be returned and therefore cannot be refunded. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me! PLEASE NOTE - This is a digital PDF, NOT a physical game, and nothing will be sent to you in the mail.
Attention Games for Kids: 30 Fun Games and Activities to Work on Attention and Focus for Kids of All Ages! / Types of Attention Examples
How many of us realized back in March, that so much of our lives would still be virtual? From church services, to school, we are very much tied to the online world. Though our state is slowly starting to open up again, we are still being discouraged from gathering in person. Because of that, we […]
10+ impulse control games for kids
Here is a silly drawing games that is a lot of fun for kids to play. In this drawing game, you use dice to decide what parts of the drawing you will draw. We have included a face drawing game and a landscape drawing game. This is a lot of fun and it helps children who might not be able to draw freely and creatively...this will help them draw more freely and creatively. This will also increase silliness.
The Good Egg Activities - use these activities to help students understand what is and is not their responsibility & practice self care for managing stress!
Mindfulness BINGO is a great way to teach coping mechanisms, relaxing techniques, and give students a break in their day to just breath. With 10 boards, this game is perfect for a small classroom or counseling group! Students can even take their boards home for quick reference to the skills they learned! Prizes for winning can include fidgets, mindfulness cards, and other little games/tools to decrease stress and promote a healthy mental health lifestyle. Combine the 10 and 20 player boards for more variety and larger group settings!
Here's how to use the classic game of Jenga to create your own Feelings Jenga using the emotions from Disney's Inside Out!
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: Enjoy using this gross motor game for student while participating in therapy sessions, classroom activities or while at home. These charts feature the option to use one die or two dice and act as a perfect opening activity, closing activity or movement break throughout the day. This activity requires no equipment (other than dice), so is a great tool for traveling therapists or teachers with limited space. Group therapy idea: Print multiple copies, and have students color in each box as it is completed. Group members can watch their friends preform various movements in a random order, but in the end all students complete the same movement patterns. Or, students can work as a group to color the entire paper. Over the course of several sessions, students can visibly see their hard work as the paper becomes a colorful rainbow of gross movement exercises!
Escape rooms are not only the latest craze, but a tool that can help kids work towards their learning goals. An escape room is a challenge that allows kids to work together solving a variety of puzzles in order to "break out" of a room. There are different "reasons" for why kids are locked it. Somet
These Emotions charades are a fun way to get kids talking about their emotions after watching Inside Out.
No elementary school counseling office is complete without these seven school counseling games that help teach social skills and calming strategies
25 FUN SELF-ESTEEM ACTIVITIES for Kids and Teens + 24 TIPS on how to build CONFIDENCE and positive self-esteem in your kids.
A get-to-know-you game where players are basically tricked into giving away a certain number of facts about themselves.
Anger games are great resource to develop coping skills at home, school or in a counseling environment. A review of anger management games available in the market.
Social anxiety is one of the most common problems that prevents children from having a growth mindset. It is one of the main reasons kids are afraid to fail or to make mistakes. They may be afraid to let others down, or that they’ll be embarrassed in front of others. One of the bigger consequences of social anxiety, though, is that it prevents children from trying new things and taking risks, which are important in having a growth mindset.
Read about FREE interactive games, a virtual sandtray, art tools, and other resources to use in virtual counseling and TeleHealth sessions.
This list of websites for therapists represents some of the best therapy resources on the internet today. Enjoy! Shelley Klammer - Registered Counsellor 1. Psychology Today - Blogs by therapists and a wide variety of topics discussed on mental health issues. 2. Good Therapy Blog - Advocating for ethical therapy....
Cognitive behavioral strategies are super effective, but can be a little tricky to use with kids. CBT baseball makes it simple and fun!
EMOTIONS is a fun printable board game for kids and adults to play together! Players will be challenged to act, discuss and imagine, while learning all about emotions and each other. Some tasks are
Therapy Games Creative Ways to Turn Popular Games Into Activities That Build: Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Anger Management, Self-Discovery and Coping Skills by Alanna Jones Therapy Games teaches clinicians and parents how to modify common games like Apples to Apples®, Jenga®, Taboo®,Monopoly®, and many more into exciting therapeutic resources. With 102 game options, this creative book transforms playtime into an educational experience. Great for one-on-one therapy or large groups, Therapy Games can help build self-esteem, anger management, coping skills, and more in kids of all ages. Also included is a section explaining how playing the games without any changes can also have therapeutic value. Paperback, 266 pages, 6" x 9" × 11"
