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With some of the money the counseling department was so excitedly given this year, we beefed up our collection of therapeutic games. Snoots Toots: A Kid’s Game of Empathy and Manners
Pros:
- Visually appealing
- Up to 6 players
- Question cards cover a decent span of ages (YouthLight says 6-12, I will say 7-10).
- Spinner! Kids love a spinner.
- Fair price
Cons:
- Long. You couldn’t play and finish in a lunch bunch without changing the rules.
- There are supposedly four question categories but there’s really only two distinct ones.
- Questions aren’t a great fit for school.
The question cards are really hit or miss for me. There’s a pretty heavy emphasis on baaaaaasic social skills (hygiene, ordering at a restaurant). Also, many situations are home/community. Could be a pro for some, but I’m always looking for ones that are school based and are about interacting with peers.
The students like it because it was a game, and I can see it being great to use with kiddos on the spectrum or in a clinic setting. Do I recommend other elementary counselors go out and buy it? Nah.
***There are also a Snoots Studies: A Kid’s Game of Study Skills
. These are much better! I already had these and look forward to using them with the board.
. These are much better! I already had these and look forward to using them with the board.
