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The More The Merrier
Sam Sikes, Faith Evans & Chris Cavert
the EMPTY bag
Dick Hammond & Chris Cavert
Affordable Portables
Chris Cavert & Friends
Games for Group, Book 1
Chris Cavert & Friends
Games for Group, Book 2
Chris Cavert & Friends
Games for Teachers
Chris Cavert & Laurie Frank
50 Ways to Use Your Noodle
Chris Cavert & Sam Sikes
50 More Ways to Noodle
Chris Cavert & Sam Sikes
E.A.G.E.R.
Chris Cavert
What Would It Be Like...
Chris Cavert & Friends
Are You More Like...
Chris Cavert & Susana Acosta
If Anybody Asks Me
Larry Eckert
Rhythm Play
Kenya Masala


Finally Arrived
The More The Merrier:
Lead Playful Activities with Large Groups
Why - What - How
by Sam Sikes, Faith Evans & Chris Cavert

  • A book of activities and more - 100 activities and large group theory.
    Sections include: The Reviewing/Processing Experience w/ Large Groups; Programming Large Groups; Playing It Safe; Experiential Learning; A Closer Look at Facilitation; Shortcuts; Co-Facilitation; Managing Large Groups.
    (2007, 8 1/2 x 11 paperback, 422 pages)


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New Cover, Same Adventures
the EMPTY bag: Non-Stop, No-Prop Adventure-Based Activities for Community Building
by Dick Hammond & Chris Cavert

  • A collection of rejuvinated, revised, and refreshingingly new no-prop activities.
  • 70 adventure-based activities for groups of 10 to 25 players,12 and older.
  • 21 Challenge Energizers for a boost of energy or productive time fillers.
  • 30 Lateral Puzzles to stretch the minds and develop inquiry skills.
  • See Training provided.
    (2003, 5 x 7 paperback, 128 pages.)

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Now Perfect Bound with New Cover
Affordable Portables: A Working Book of Initiative and Problem Solving Elements by Chris Cavert and Friends

  • A great tool for anyone in the field or who is interested in adventure based education and counseling.
  • Filled with over 50 Initiative games and 12 Problem Solving elements - Include the variations and you will have over 100 activities to utilize.
  • Problem Solving Initiatives and Elements have been proven to help groups explore the concepts of Leadership, Followership, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Relationships, and more.
  • Needs lists and building plans included to help you create your own portable experientail challenge program.
  • All the activity ideas are presented with a tight budget in mind.
  • See Training provided.
    (revised and expanded edition, 1996, 81/2 x 11 perfect bound soft cover, 174 pages.)

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Games (and other stuff) for Group, Book 1
by Chris Cavert and Friends

  • Filled with 5 to 10 minute, easy to administer activities you can use within a small group setting.
  • Activities promote discussions about trust, communication, gender issues, emotions, or following directions.
  • 20 activities that require some sort of prop that you can easily obtain or create.
  • Over 200, "What would it be like....?" questions that can help open up discussions.
  • Wonderful short stories sure to spark conversation.
  • "Minute Mysteries" the group must solve together by asking questions -colaboration is the key!
  • Over 280, "Are You More Like...?" choices to discuss with your group such as, "Are you more like reading or writing?"
  • Each activity comes with an Observation/Questions section.
  • A great tool for Couselors & Teachers who work with groups of 6 to 12 students ages 11 to 19.
  • See Training provided.
    (second edition, 1999, 8 1/2 x 11 paperback, 122 pages)

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Games (and other stuff) for Group, Book 2
by Chris Cavert and Friends

  • Book 2 follows the same principal as Book 1 above.
  • More 5 to 10 minute activities that can generate group discussions.
  • Activities with few props - easy to find or make.
  • Activities using props - props are a little bit more involved, but still easy to obtain and lots of fun to use.
  • Over 300 more, "What would it be like...?" questions. "What would it be like to sail the seven seas?" "...to be lifted in the air by dolphins?"
  • A new section of Metaphors for group discussions - an interesting collection to add to your communication tools.
  • Overall another great tool for Counselors and Teachers who work with groups of 6 to 12 students ages 11 to 19.
  • See Training provided.
    (1998, 8 1/2 x 11 paperback, 110 pages)

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Games (and other stuff) for Teachers
by Chris Cavert & Laurie Frank and Friends
  • 49 interactive activities focus on pro-social community building within a classroom or group.
  • Skill objectives such as listening, following directions, cooperation, diversity, patience and, persistence.
  • All the activities are designed to be done within a regular classroom setting and most can be done just about anywhere.
  • All the necessary equipment needed can be obtained within the classrooom or school setting.
  • Sample observation tips and questions are provided to help teachers lead discussions.
  • Variations are included with most activities to help teachers adjust to the skill levels of their students.
  • A great resource for Teachers and other youth workers who work with groups of up to 30 students ages 8 and older.
  • "Games for Teachers" is an activity supplement to
    "Journey Towards the Caring Classroom."
  • See Training provided
    (1999, 8 1/2 x 11 paperback, 160 pages)

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All royalties from this book are contributed to
Play for Peace.

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50 Ways to use Your Noodle: Loads of Land
Games with Foam Noodle Toys
by Chris Cavert & Sam Sikes

  • Filled with colorful and fun land games for all ages.
  • 20 problem solving activities included to promote group interaction and lateral thinking skills.
  • Games for groups of 2 to 30 players (or more!!).
  • Easy to follow directions and diagrams.
  • See Training provided.
    (1997, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 paperback, 200 pages)
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50 More Ways to Use Your Noodle: Loads of
Land and Water Games with Foam Noodle Toys
by Chris Cavert & Sam Sikes
  • Filled with more colorful and fun games for all ages.
  • More problem solving activities to help build stronger communities.
  • Special Noodle Testing section and Bonus Just for Fun ideas.
  • This addition includes over a dozen water games and problem solving activities.
  • As in the last 50 Ways, easy to follow directions and diagrams.
  • See Training provided.
    (2002, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 paperback, 192 pages)

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Ricochet and other FUN games with an ODD BALL
by Chris Cavert

  • Join the hundreds (soon to be thousands) of players who just can't stop the fun and exciting action of these ODD BALL games.
  • 10 games included in the book - some are solo, team cooperative, and team competitive.
  • These odd ball games have a LINGO all their own - find out what a Back-Lash is, a Dud, a Field-R, a Rabbit, a Ricochet and what a Rocket is.
  • This FUNdoing web-site includes even more games that have been developed with the ODD BALL since the book has been published.
  • These games can be used for community skill building or just plain fun for all.
  • Don't forget to order a ball when you pick up the book!
  • Game training provided if needed - just let me know.
    (third edition, 2001, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 paperback, 66 pages)
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Out of Print
(available for
trainings only)

E.A.G.E.R. Curriculum - Experiential Activities, Games,
and Educational Recreation by Chris Cavert
  • E.A.G.E.R. includes eleven chapters of Adventure-Based related activities
    ideal for long term school and summer programs.
  • Chapters include Icebreakers, Warm-Up Activities, Full Participation Games, Summer Weather Activities, Trust Building, Initiative Games, Problem Solving Elements, Teaching Tales, Minute Mysteries, Cool Crafts, and Educationals
  • Activities suited for participants 12 to 17 years old.
  • A wide variety of high energy to quiet time activities.
  • Detailed instructions and plans to help you create your own adventure activity program.
    (second edition, 1996, 8 1/2 x 11 coil bound soft cover, 234+ pages)
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What Would It Be Like...
1001 Anytime Questions for Anysize Answers
by Chris Cavert & Friends

  • From the Pocket Prompters Series from Wood 'N' Barnes publishing.
  • 1001 questions that can be presented in a closed or open format to instigate conversations and topics for discussions (& journal questions, class paper topics).
  • Examples: What would it be like....to read minds?; to meet an alien?; if computers never existed?; to get the red-carpet treatment?; if you never needed any sleep?
    (2000, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 paperback, 45 pages)
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Are You More Like...
1001 Colorful Quandaries for Quality Conversations
by Chris Cavert & Susana Acosta

  • From the Pocket Prompters Series from Wood 'N' Barnes publishing.
  • 1001 thought provoking this or that questions suitable for groups of all ages.
  • Examples: Are you more like...the ocean or a mountain?; full price or on special?; a finger or a thumb?; school or vacation?; a bat or a ball?; mild or spicy?; city lights or stars?
    (2002, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 paperback, 104 pages)
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If Anybody Asks Me...
1001 Questions for Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
by Larry Eckert

  • The first book in the Pocket Prompters Series from Wood 'N' Barnes publishing.
  • 1001 questions that will give youth, ages 12 to 18, an opportunity to talk about a wide range of crucial, yet everyday issues confronted by today's adolescents.
  • Topics include You, Growing Up, Parents & Family, Friends and Peers, Relationships, Teen Angst, School, Sports, Past/Future, Perfection, and more.
  • Examples: What is a good habit of yours? What does it mean to "be yourself?" When is Peer Presure okay? Why? What would make life easier for someone your age?
    (1998, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 paperback, 148 pages)

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Rhythm Play:
Rhythm Activities and Initiatives
for Adults, Facilitators, Teachers and Kids!
by Kenya S. Masala

  • Over three dozen activities for "easy to find" (and make) percussion instruments - including, shakers, drum sticks, Boomwhackers®, Tuned Percussion Tubes, and REMO Sound Shapes®.
  • You, and your participants, do not need to know how to read music to present or participate in these activities - they are designed for "auditory teambuilding". Add some auditory to your programming!!
  • Includes an auditory CD with background "pulse tracks" to guide the speed of certain activities and vocal tracks that include the "call and response" songs - Bambale and Che Che Kule.
    (2004), 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 paperback, 144 pages)


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