Games+whch+teach+vital+life+skills+and+communication+skills

Games which teach Life Skills
Many educators believe that the most valuable type of learning is "experiential learning," whereby a person is educated through their successes and failures. A safe way of exposing children to experiences that will instill life lessons is through the use of games. Games are more readily accepted by students, than lectures or reading. for many students with disabilities independent living skills or life skills are the most important learning that they can undertake

__Payday__ (8+)
Students learn to budget their money. Players also have to deal with various bills and expenses, but also have the opportunity to make deals on property and earn money.

Games which teach Communication Skills
Perhaps used most among students on the autistic spectrm, or any other population lacking in social skills.

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 * __Conversation cards__**


 * __The Ungame (all ages)__**

Really interesting game, it was developed by a mother who had lost her voice and felt estraged from her family due to the lack of conversation. It's a non-competitive game of converstaion which fosters listening skills as well as self-expression. Players progress along the playing board as they answer questions such as "What are the four most important things in your life," and "what do you think life will be like in 100 years?" here's the official site[| http://www.ungame.com/]