Great Games That Teach Life Skills

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So much of what students have to navigate in school takes skills that aren't always taught in the classroom. These games and other tech can teach them about their health and wellness and help them develop skills such as conflict resolution, safe social networking, and getting along with others.

Four little corners - An interactive storybook app about friendship Publisher: DADA Company Simple story about shapes showcases problem-solving and inclusion	Grades Pre-K-1 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Fire phone Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Kid in Story Book Maker Publisher: Locomotive Labs Easy-to-make personalized stories can help boost social skills	Grades Pre-K-1 Type App Price $6.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
Toca Tea Party Publisher: Toca Boca Pretend play meets social skills at this cute interactive gathering	Grades Pre-K-1 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Big Kid Life Vet Publisher: Fingerprint Gentle feedback helps kids learn empathy and some ABCs	Grades K-1 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Cool School: Where Peace Rules Publisher: Realtime Associates, Inc. Free simulator makes learning to resolve classroom conflicts fun	Grades K-3 Type Game Price Free Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Zoo U Publisher: Personalized Learning Games Inc. Research-based social game has terrific assessment potential	Grades K-5 Type Game Price $7-20 per student Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
IF... The Emotional IQ Game Publisher: If You Can Captivating journey cultivates kids' social and emotional skills	Grades 1-7 Type App Price Free, Free to Try, Paid Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Mindprint Learning Visit Website: http://www.mindprintlearning.com/ Expert feedback and tools designed for individual learner profiles	Grades 2-12 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Middle School Confidential 1: Be Confident in Who You Are Publisher: Electric Eggplant Must-read graphic novel teaches relatable tween lessons	Grades 5-8 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
The Carnegie Cyber Academy Visit Website: http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/ Safe internet practices wrapped up in fun, illuminating games	Grades 5-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Roadtrip Nation Visit Website: http://roadtripnation.org/ Outstanding site motivates kids to follow dreams, work hard	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price $20-$25 per student Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Sex, Etc. Visit Website: http://www.sexetc.org Reliable, unbiased sex ed site keeps it real for teens	Grades 8-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4

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