Happy Salmon is a fast-paced interactive game that encourages communication, cooperation, and quick thinking through active play. Players race to find matching action cards by high-fiving, fist bumping, switching places, and performing the famous "Happy Salmon" handshake. With games lasting about 90 seconds, it provides an exciting way to build teamwork, leadership, and positive social interaction while keeping everyone actively engaged.

Ontario Curriculum Connections:

Health and Physical Education (Grades 9–12): Supports the development of communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, leadership, relationship-building, and active participation during cooperative activities.

Guidance and Career Education (Grades 9–12): Encourages collaboration, respectful communication, positive relationship skills, and effective participation in group settings.

Social-Emotional Learning: Reinforces self-awareness, relationship skills, cooperation, responsible decision-making, and effective communication through active, collaborative play.

Skills Developed:

• Communication skills

• Teamwork and cooperation

• Leadership

• Processing speed

• Visual scanning

• Focus and attention

• Quick decision-making

• Gross motor coordination

• Positive social interaction

Includes: 98 action cards (14 cards in each of 7 colour sets) and game instructions.

Best for: Grades 4–12 • Teens • Families • Youth groups • Classroom community building • Leadership activities • Team-building • Family game nights