Table of Contents

About the Authors A quick guide to the games Introduction Practical considerations for implementation as a small group initiative or a whole class strategy Photocopiable and Online Resources Lesson 1: meeting people and exiting Lesson 2: getting attention Lesson 3: following instructions Lesson 4: being friendly Lesson 5: competition, winning and losing Lesson 6: identifying feelings Lesson 7: feelings; the warning signs Lesson 8: feelings and thinking positively Lesson 9: feelings; ideas to create wellbeing Lesson 10: empathy, responding to others Lesson 11: handling worry Lesson 12: dealing with disappointment Lesson 13: responding to bullying behaviours Lesson 14: the connecting art of conversation Lesson 15: learning to `fit in' Lesson 16: giving and receiving compliments References

About the Author

Mark Le Messurier is an educator, counsellor, author and conference presenter. He works in private practice and in schools supporting teachers and students, and is a recipient of the prestigious Australian National Excellence in Teaching Award. www.marklemessurier.com.au Madhavi Nawana Parker is a behaviour consultant in private practice for children with Asperger Syndrome, Attention Disorders and Learning Difficulties and regularly presents training workshops throughout Australia for parents, teachers and allied health professionals. www.madhavinawana.com.au