Learning Life and School Skills through Games

Curriculum Night was all fun and games for the Tel Aviv parents!  Parents were invited to play and experience  gross motor games that their children play at school.  We played "Switch" and "Popcorn" with Mr. Parachute, enjoyed a game of "Balloon-o" , played Mr. Fox and last but not least, enjoyed "Squirrel in the Tree". 

During the games the parents were asked to notice the skills they are relying on to successfully play the game.
(e.g. motor, eye-hand coordination, spatial awareness, cooperation, self-regulation, following directions, focus, specific muscle groups)

After the game:- Parents turned to their neighbor and together, answer the following questions:

1.What is an essential skill children can develop when playing this game?

2. How do you think this skill will help your child in kindergarten and elementary school?
3.  How have you used this skill in your personal or professional life in just the last week? I think parents would agree that the skills the children are learning through games are central life skills that we use each and everyday at work, home in the car etc. In addition the games are bonding for both teachers and peers. Just look at the photos, their faces, the body language, says it all!