This week in group we’re just going to continue right on playing! Last week we finished up our anxiety plans, discussed ways to choose and make friends, and played a fun game. With the younger students we focused more on the fundamentals of play: taking turns, following rules, and being a good sport. This week within all of the groups we will be directing our attention to the communicative aspect of play: asking to join a group, listening and responding appropriately to others, and being mindful of what our body language is saying, as well as the body language of others, during social situations. (I know how to take the fun right out of playing, don’t I?)
For some students the social nuances of play come naturally, while for other students they must be learned and practiced. Next week we’ll be playing team-building games which will require a great deal of communication, cooperation, and flexibility. Watch out!
I should mention that I was hoping to do a game with the groups on the Smartboard this week, but a lot of the games I came across that would be appropriate for what we’re learning would be best suited on the computer for one student, not a whole group. I recommend going to Jill Kuzma’s website (www.jillkuzma.wordpress.com) for some great computer game ideas.
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