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On One Foot

Written by: Rinat Primo/ Illustrated by: Yael Albert / Publisher: Ha'Mavoch

Children create their very own imaginary worlds that no one else is allowed to enter. But reality sometimes crashes in and interrupts them… or, is there another option? For instance, Lily discovers that her attempt to stand on one foot is easier with a partner, and when she’s joined by Hillel, the two realize that it’s wonderful, and also quite helpful, to play together, because two make everything easier.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor; for if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow

(Ecclesiastes 4:9–10)

Reading together, experiencing together

Family Activities

What can we do on our own? What's better done together? You may want to discuss the things we can do with others with your child, and then come up with the things that they can do themselves. Who do they enjoy sharing experiences with? Family members? Friends? Perhaps their pet?

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Classroom Activities

Children create their very own imaginary worlds that no one else is allowed to enter. But reality sometimes crashes in and interrupts them… or, is there another option? For instance, Lily discovers that her attempt to stand on one foot is easier with a partner, and when she's joined by Hillel, the two realize that it's wonderful, and also quite helpful, to play together, because two make everything easier.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor; for if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow

(Ecclesiastes 4:9–10)

Reading together, experiencing together

פעילות בחיק המשפחה

  • Discussion – With someone and on my own- What can we do on our own? What's better done together? You may want to discuss the things we can do with others with your child, and then come up with the things that they can do themselves. Who do they enjoy sharing experiences with? Family members? Friends? Perhaps their pet?
  • A game – On one foot- Can you also stand on one foot? Let's check! Throw a die, stand on one foot and count to the number shown on the die: One, two, and… Are you about to fall? Reach out and allow whoever is next to you to help you stay upright.
  • Cooperation- You may enjoy putting a list together of all the activities that are best done together, in collaboration with someone: Tidying up your room, making dinner, or reading your favorite book. Then, take some cards, write each activity down on a separate one, and decorate it. You could keep all the cards in a special box, pick one out every day, and ask: How about cooperating today and sweeping the house? Why don't we engage in a family game of catch? Or how about joining forces in some other activity?
  • Movement – On one foot or two- You may want to assemble a movement course at home, and complete it on one foot, two feet, all fours, or perhaps even three… Design a track on the floor using skipping rope, and take turns completing it in a different way each time: Hopping on one leg, while keeping a cushion balanced on top of your head, crawling, in pairs, with your arms crossed, because it's easier to jump on one foot in pairs.

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