Games Children Play II by Kim John Payne M.ED and Cory Waletzko

Games Children Play II is a tried and tested collection of 237 games for groups, classes, families and communities to enjoy playing. Kim John Payne and Cory Waletzko link playing games with child development, giving the 'Why?' not just the 'What?' and the 'How?'. It highlights how to help children who have difficulty playing. Educators, parents, play leaders, outdoor activity leaders and youth workers will find this a must-have resource.

Here are games for developing movement, co-operation, fairness and equity for 7 to 10-year-olds and games for courage, accuracy, teamwork and gentle preparation for sports for 11 to 12-year-olds. Games for renewing playground culture and holding a DIY Olympic Games. There are sections on child development, introducing games sessions, children's temperaments, nurturing the senses and teaching movement to children.

• Tips on meeting the varying social and emotional needs of the players within a group.
• How to help children who struggle to play.
• Meets the need for IRL (In Real Life) games and for the sense of touch in our overly saturated, digital world.
• Draws on Waldorf Steiner Education and Spacial Dynamics/Bothmer Movement.
• Guidance for designing game variations and versatility, for different learning styles, indoor/outdoor spaces, inclement weather, numbers of players, differing abilities.
• Resource for enlivening parties, classes, workshops and community events.

Kim John Payne M.ED is a well-known Steiner Waldorf and parenting educator who served as the Co-director of the Bothmer Movement teacher and therapist education program.

Cory Waletzko teaches movement and games in the northeast region of the U.S. She is a Spacial Dynamics Institute graduate and researches how rhythm, movement, and games can be used to bride social and cultural divides.

• By Kim John Payne M.ED and Cory Waletzko