Product: Stop The Drama 4 Inch Thumball
Brand: Youthlight
Color: Pink
Thumball is a soft stuffed ball to throw, roll, or pass in a circle or randomly. Catch it! Look under your thumb. Respond to the prompt. Kids absolutely love this interactive tool that will get them talking and sharing. Without even knowing it, you will be encouraging the use of interpersonal skills including taking turns, eye contact, listening, responding, valuing similarities and respecting individual differences. Players are encouraged to discuss interpersonal drama, how it starts, how it can lead to many different kinds of problems for oneself and others, and what they can do to prevent or deal with it. Topics include drama as it relates to bullying, jealousy, real and fake friendships, texting/tweeting/instagrams, labeling and more. For grade levels 2-12.
Throw the ball, respond to the prompt under your thumb
Players discuss interpersonal drama and the problems it creates
Ages elementary through teens
Great group activity

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