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Ann Saylor

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http://www.WriteCreationsGroup.com

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Nonfiction, Psychology, Young Adult

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susan ragsdale

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Ann Saylor is a nationally recognized trainer and accomplished author who draws upon many years of positive youth development experiences to create inspiring, effective resources for teachers, youth workers, and parents. She and her co-author Susan Ragsdale specialize in "play with purpose" - teaching, challenging and motivating others through meaningful play.

Why play? Ann's fascination with 'play with purpose' began when she looked for new ways to teach teenagers in classrooms, camps, and conferences. Realizing most people (herself included) learn more effectively when they're active, experimenting with new behaviors, and solving challenges. She started collecting educational games in two huge file folders - and she was so excited to use Ann Saylor is a nationally recognized trainer and accomplished author who draws upon many years of positive youth development experiences to create inspiring, effective resources for teachers, youth workers, and parents. She and her co-author Susan Ragsdale specialize in "play with purpose" - teaching, challenging and motivating others through meaningful play.

Why play? Ann's fascination with 'play with purpose' began when she looked for new ways to teach teenagers in classrooms, camps, and conferences. Realizing most people (herself included) learn more effectively when they're active, experimenting with new behaviors, and solving challenges. She started collecting educational games in two huge file folders - and she was so excited to use that research as a foundation for writing books. Now she is an educator, and regularly incorporates play and hands-on activities into her lesson plans.

Why service-learning? Ann enjoys writing about service-learning because she had so many great experiences with volunteerism. Her family encouraged her to volunteer at a young age - she remembers helping with fundraisers for the Children's Hospital, planning 'farm days' to educate elementary school children, leading children's activities on a Navajo reservation, serving as a peer health counselor, and tutoring children. She was the Director of Community Service at Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, where 100% of the students chose to get involved in volunteerism. She also led the outreach efforts at West End Community Church in Nashville, before joining the staff team at 24 Chuch where she leads the ministry for small groups and Serve Sundays. She also teaches a service leadership class for 7-9th graders in Nashville.

Why character, creativity, and literacy? As a mom of 4 children and a classroom teacher, Ann is personally acquainted with challenges related to building character, encouraging kids to read, and inspiring creative problem-solving. She loved reading a thousand books with her kids in order to share the best character-building books with her readers. Ann enjoys creative arts and she loves to read, so this kind of writing was a natural fit.

Meet Ann's co-author Susan Ragsdale here: amazon.com/author/susanragsdale. Ann & Susan would love to hear about your favorite teambuilding games, service projects, and interactive teaching strategies. You can find them on twitter @Write_Creations, facebook at WriteCreationsGroup, and linkedin. Find out more about their products and resources at www.WriteCreationsGroup.com, or contact them to arrange a visit to your school, church or organization for face-to-face consulting, training, and curriculum development. ...more

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	Great Group Games: 175 Boredom-Busting, Zero-Prep Team Builders for All Ages by Susan Ragsdale (Goodreads Author), Ann Saylor (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 83 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Great Group Games for Kids: 150 Meaningful Activities for Any Setting by Susan Ragsdale (Goodreads Author), Ann Saylor (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Groups, Troops, Clubs and Classrooms: The Essential Handbook for Working with Youth by Susan Ragsdale (Goodreads Author), Ann Saylor (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ready-to-Go Service Projects: 140 Ways for Youth Groups to Lend a Hand by Ann Saylor (Goodreads Author), Susan Ragsdale (Goodreads Author) 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2008 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Great Group Reflections: 60 Compelling Challenges to Prompt Self-Discovery & Critical Thinking by Susan Ragsdale (Goodreads Author), Ann Saylor (Goodreads Author) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Building Character from the Start: 201 Activities to Foster Creativity, Literacy, and Play in K–3 by Susan Ragsdale (Goodreads Author), Ann Saylor (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Get Things Going: 85 Asset-Building Activities for Workshops, Presentations, and Meetings by Susan Ragsdale (Goodreads Author), Ann Saylor (Goodreads Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ready-to-Go Service Projects it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2010	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Building Character from the Start: 201 Activities to Foster Creativity, Literacy, and Play in K-3 by Susan Ragsdale (Goodreads Author), Ann Saylor (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2009 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Great Group Games Dice Edition: Crazy Challenges, Intriguing Icebreakers & Engaging Energizers by Susan Ragsdale (Goodreads Author), Ann Saylor (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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originally pubished at www.parentfurther.com

How do you respond when your kid complains about being bored or having NOTHING to do? When the sun is shining, and it’s warm out, it’s easy to say, “Go outside and play.” But during the unpredictable months of winter