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In Control: A Book of Games to Teach Self-Control Skills

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$30.97 $49.95 In stock

Category: Board Games

Ages 7-12. By Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D. This book of six games helps children keep cool under any circumstances. The colorful game board is bound into the middle of the spiral-bound book, ready to be used for play. Teaches children such skills as listening to others, following rules, and cooperating. For 2-4 players.

The six games in this book take a multimodal approach to teaching self-control skills. Each game concentrates on a specific skill, including:

- Controlling Emotions

- Controlling Impulsivity

- Using Positive "Self-talk"

- Organizing and Planning

- Concern for Others

- Social Entry

Contents:

Game board book

1 6-sided die

1 30-sided die

50 chips

6 pawns

1 minute sand timer

Feelings Faces cards

In Control cards

I.O.U. cards

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Alexander ★★★★★

The spiral-bound book lays flat so we can actually see the game board while playing, which is a nice touch. My 7-year-old picks up on the impulse-control lessons way faster than I expected from just a card game.

Eli ★★★★★

My 9-year-old, who usually gets frustrated easily, was actually laughing while playing the "cool under pressure" game. The built-in game board in the spiral book makes setup instant, and the scenarios feel real enough to spark conversations later.

Eli K. ★★★★★

The spiral binding with the game board right in the middle is genius—no loose pieces getting lost between sessions. My 8-year-old actually asks to play the "cool down" game after school, which I never expected. Six games in one book for this price feels like a steal.