Games For Life is about more than just teaching games. We are about teaching important life principles that can enable individuals to be more involved and productive members of their communities and society at large. Working with teachers and other individuals who have a vested interest in education, Games For Life has identified a number of principles that are important and can be taught through games. This list contains the principles that we have developed lessons and curriculum around. More principles will be added to this list as specific lessons are developed for them.


1. Never Give Up


2. Hard work pays off


3. Think Critically


4. Have a plan


5. Think Ahead


6. Think about what your opponent will do


7. It is not about what you have, its about how you use it


8. Persevere


9. Always give your best effort


10. Have a positive attitude


11. Be a good sport/Have good sportsmanship


12. Respect, not only others, but also yourself


13. Teamwork is vital


14. How to problem solve


15. How to adjust/adapt to change