This is a very complete and detailed listing, with definitions, explanations, and examples of hundreds of word games, puzzles, and amusements is the English language. Typical games covered are anagrams, alliteration, car games (making up words from car license plates), charades, guessing games, limericks, palindromes, rebuses, Scrabble, and the like. It will be useful for teachers and planners of intellectual and recreational activities for people of all ages.
Teaching kids to do as the Romans did, this exciting guide to the ancient empire explores everything from togas and gladiators to Julius Caesar and the Coliseum. Written especially for younger readers, this hands-on book is a fantastic introduction to the Rome of antiquity. Through the 25 interactive projects and games, kids will learn how to host a Roman feast, make their own shields and tunics, and write a Roman play.
Added by: lucius5 | Karma: 1660.85 | Non-Fiction, Other | 8 November 2009
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Whether it’s the kick-off of an event, a 20-minute gap between functions, or an all-day or multiday retreat, this sourcebook suggests a wide array of solutions for keeping young people upbeat, engaged, and unified. Offering icebreakers, “straight-up” games, and reflection activities, the book provides instructions for staging meaningful, fun interactions that encourage participants to think.
Games constitute a wonderful tool for engaging learners and reinforcing learning.
This is a practical and entertaining introduction to using games and structured learning activities in training. It is the first book to combine gaming rationale, hands-on advice, and sample games.
Susan El-Shamy begins with an overview of the benefits of using games, touches on the learning psychology, foundations of game playing, describes the most common types of games, and provides guidelines for choosing games appropriate for given objectives.
"English Practice & Progress: Language Games (Elementary-Intermediate)" contains over fifty fun language games ranging from Elementary to Intermediate levels. Games include quizzes, memory games and puzzles. This book is ideal for consolidation of newly acquired language, and can be used in class or at home.
