This manual makes a case for cooperative (as opposed to competitive) play among disabled and nondisabled children. Part 1, which concerns the philosophy involved, discusses the rationale for cooperative games, the importance of play, cooperative games as an alternative, components of cooperative games, structure of cooperative games, and cooperative games and integrated settings. Part 2 presents guidelines for planning game sessions, selecting games, and leading games, followed by brief descriptions of 44 introductory, movement, parachute, and active games. Appendices provide lists of resources for cooperative sports and games; resources for cooperative learning; sources for equipment; and a paper on play, disability, and development. Twenty-four references are listed. (CB)