The Best of Building Assets Together Favorite Group Activities That Help Youth Succeed

Favorite activities from other Search Institute Press books complement new activities in this greatest hits compilation that is grounded in the 40 Developmental Assets. More than 150 games and projectswhich have been revamped with anecdotes, tips, and techniquesare proven successes, while the new games were developed with input from Search Institute Press's asset builders across North America. Exploring a wide range of issues that affect youth developmentincluding family communication, school environments, peer relationships, service-learning, and self-esteemthis compilation represents the best group strategies for positive youth development, and the bilingual CD-ROM features activities in both English and Spanish.

Jolene L. Roehlkepartain is an author, parent educator, and founder of Ideas Ink, a consulting company that focuses on parenting, children's issues, youth development, and education. She is the author of 22 books, including Building Assets Together, Fidget Busters, Parenting Preschoolers with a Purpose, Raising Healthy Children Day by Day, and Teaching Kids to Care and Share. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.