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Playing with Words (Group Games)

Playing with Words (Group Games)

by ElisabethSchneider (Author), RosemariePortmann (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

    $11.12
Synopsis

With an emphasis on learning through play, this book provides a comprehensive collection of word games for vocabulary development or to constructively fill leisure time. The activities are suitable for children and adults and can be adapted for different client groups. They are ideal for teachers, therapists, youth club leaders or activity providers. The only principle for including a game in this collection is that it had to be fun to play! This title includes: A-E-I-O-U; Letter patience; 'M' in the middle; double meanings; Pro-nouns; Haiku; Guessing rhyming words; Forbidden letters; Who has the word?; and Word snakes. The only principle for including a game in this collection is that it had to be fun to play!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
Published: 09 Nov 2005
ISBN 10: 0863885454
ISBN 13: 9780863885457

Media Reviews
It starts with a fabulous and short introduction. Independent Talking Points The introduction gives some useful general advice on selecting and setting up group activities. Speech & Language Therapy in Practice This book is a treasure trove of excellent suggestions. IS Magazine very well written and well presented...wonderful ideas...good reference tool . NAPA Newsletter 'This book is aimed at all ages...could provide a useful resource whenever group activities are held.' - Judy Masters, Speech and Language Therapist, NAPLIC 'Games alleviate boredom...encourage relaxation, fun and enjoyment...fun for children's groups. This book is a useful resource.' - Natskie Leicher, SAJOT '...suitable for use with children through to adulthood.' - Nursery Equipment
Author Bio
Rosemarie Portmann, Dip (Pschol) is the manager of the educational pschology service for the local education authority in Wiesbaden, Germany. She is also an adviser to the Parents' Association in Hessen. Rosemarie is a lecturer at the Institute for Educational Pedagogy and Teaching Methods in the Elementary and Primary Department of the University of Frankfurt. She is author of several successful games books and other specialist publications, including 'Dealing with Aggression', also in the 'Group Games' series, published by Speechmark. Elisabeth Schneider is the pedagogical head of a comprehensive school in Giessen.