Name of the Game

The story, Name of the Game, introduces the skills of social thinking. Ant World at playtime is a swarm of activity as the troops play ‘Pin the Sting’ on the honeybee, ‘Hoprock’ and ‘Jump Web’. Me-Me, stuck on what she wants to do, fails to consider what the other ants are interested in playing. Expecting her playmates to see things her way, Me-Me struggles to join in and meets with a spot of disapproval from others along the way. But all is not lost! With the help of Hoppy, the wise and helpful ant, Me-Me learns how to tune in socially. In this story children learn about the importance of perspective taking and socially motivated thinking in building considerate and meaningful friendships