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PRIMARY GAMES AND SIMULATION ACTIVITIES

101 Games for Self Esteem (Primary)
A practical book providing a comprehensive collection of innovative games. LDA (2002) £14.95

Around the World Games (5-7)
Part of a series which explores aspects of life that young readers will recognise. Each book explains how people around the world have needs and activities in common. Heinmann (2002) £5.99 (£8.99 hardback)

Games Games Games II (third edition) (4-14)
A collection of co-operative games. Woodcraft Folk £7

Parachute Games (all ages)
A comprehensive collection of games played with a parachute. PPU (1998) £4.99

The Book of Parachute Games (all ages)
Contains 60 parachute games as well as ideas on how to use the games and lead sessions. Human Kinetics (1996) £13.95

Let’s Play Together
Over 300 co-operative games for children and adults. Greenprint (1991) £7.99

Winners All (7-18)
An easy to use selection of co-operative games. Pax Christi (1997) £3.00

Locococo (9-90)
A stimulating team game introducing a range of issues relating to development and the Rights of the Child. HEC (2000) £15.00

 

Best New Games (All ages)
77 games and 7 trust activities for all ages and abilities. Human Kinetics. (2002) £13.05

Connecting Kids (3-13)
A practical book written for adults who want to create an atmosphere that is inclusive safe and fun for children. Includes co-operative games and creative activities. John Carpenter (2001) £15.00

Sowing & Harvesting (2nd Ed.) (7-11)
This game will help children begin to understand some of the global issues raised by food, farming and trade. Oxfam (1998) £3.25

The Chocolate Trade Game (9-13)
This simulation game explores the impact of international trade on rich and poor countries, demonstrating how a cocoa farmers' co-operative in Ghana is improving conditions for its members through fair trade. Christian Aid (2001) £3.50

The Water Game (7+)
A fun way for children to learn about the importance of clean water. Includes board game and information on a water project in Nicaragua. For six players. Christian Aid £3

The Paper Bag Game (9+)
This game simulates the pressures of trying to make a living in Calcutta. Playing time 45 minutes. For 10 to 35 players. Christian Aid £1.50

Ebele’s Favorite (4-8)
A book of African games with a fun packed story and songs. Francis Lincoln (2000) £5.99

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