Adolescence is a time of change when children begin to feel like adults, when their worldview, attitudes, values change. No wonder it is also called "transitional." One of the leading activities for adolescents at this time is personal communication. However, not every child still knows how to give himself from the right side.
In order to help students learn new social and personal roles, specialists at the school can hold psychological games for teenagers. The value of this activity is undeniable. In the game, children are more liberated, get new experiences, can afford communication that is completely different from what they are used to in everyday life.
Psychological games and exercises are used in classroom hours, trainings, special classes, the purpose of which may be different. This is rallying the children's team, the ability to withstand pressure (to prevent drug abuse), training in effective communication skills, etc. It is important that at the end of the game, students discuss their impressions, express what they are happy with and what they did not like (in psychology - sharing) .
Some exercises are equally valuable for different ages, regardless of whether they are used for babies, for older teens or for adults. Such games are universal. However, depending on the contingent of participants, they can pursue different goals.
So, for example, when choosing psychological games for preschoolers, you should pay attention to the following, called "What did the king say?" For kids, this exercise is aimed at developing the ability to work in a team, prepares them for adult roles, submission to "leadership" teams. In adults, among other things, such an important function as creativity of thinking develops.
This exercise, like other psychological games, for adolescents can be used to unite the team. To begin with, you should define the "attribute of power." It can be a book, pen, pointer or other item. When a participant takes this thing in his hands, he becomes a "king". Within 5 minutes, he can give any team to all the remaining players or to anyone alone.
There are two main rules for the presenter: do not repeat previous tasks and do not withstand long pauses. All other participants must do what the king says, sabotage or refuse it no one has the right.
Psychological games for teenagers usually have clear rules that must be strictly followed. Deviations from the assignment are not welcome. So, to relax, relieve stress and develop imagination, you can use the exercise "Waterfall". Children are invited to sit back and relax. Next, the facilitator pronounces the text, describing the place where teenagers go in their imagination. Words should be colorful enough so that children can imagine with full accuracy what is being said.
Psychological games for adolescents are an important tool in achieving many goals, so in the work of a teacher they are simply irreplaceable.