Product Details
Use this engaging game to facilitate gentle, meaningful conversations about behavior, choices, and social expectations to teach social skills. The puppy playground themed game is designed to help children talk through real school situations in a safe, supportive way. It makes learning social rules interactive and approachable.
How It Works:
Players roll the die and move their dog pawn along the playground path on the game board. As they land on spaces, they draw question cards that prompt discussion about common social situations at school. An adult joins the game to model thoughtful responses, guide discussion, and help children reflect on appropriate choices. Teachers can also preview the cards in advance to target specific social skills. Players earn chips as they move through the game, and the player with the most chips at the end wins.
Why It Works:
This game creates a structured, low-pressure setting for children to explore social rules and practice thinking through everyday situations. As they play, children strengthen:
- Understanding of school-based social expectations
- Perspective-taking and problem-solving
- Communication and discussion skills
- Self-awareness and decision-making
Talking through scenarios in a playful format helps children feel more comfortable discussing topics that may otherwise feel challenging.
Why Students, Parents, and Teachers Love It:
Children love the friendly competition and playful theme while learning important social skills. Parents and teachers value how the game opens the door to meaningful conversations and can be adapted to meet individual needs. The included blank cards allow adults to create custom questions tailored to specific situations.
Contents: Game board, 4 dog pawns, 1 die, 150 chips, 96 question cards, 24 blank cards
Ages: 6–12