This facilitators' handbook is intended primarily for use in workshops for parents and teachers involved in cooperative preschools. The handbook provides practical resources for anyone working in a group setting, and is designed with the aim of developing learners' skills in leadership and group activities. After introductory information, chapter 2 examines barriers to effective communication and offers guidelines for improving communication. Chapter 3 introduces a method for analyzing groups which helps members examine group relationships and develop sensitivity toward others. Chapter 4 identifies leadership styles, emphasizing cooperative or shared leadership. Various group roles are identified and discussed. Chapter 5 focuses on the role of the group facilitator. Chapter 6 suggests a problem-solving technique which can be used to help a group or individual find the optimum solution. Chapter 7 describes ways of dealing with conflict. Differences are discussed in terms of how they can be effectively managed and their potential for positive contributions. Chapter 8 offers a selection of semistructured situations with generally predictable outcomes which can be used with a group. These situations enable members of the group to experience the variety of human behavior and to begin to transfer their learning to real life situations. Chapter 9 introduces cooperative games involving physical activity which use the principles of cooperative learning in an informal and enjoyable way. (RH)