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Book-Related Family Activities
A discussion on old wives’ tales
Stories about grandparents’ own childhoods, stories about the items they had that are no longer used, or perhaps some other story? – Following this book, you may want to sit and talk to your grandma or grandpa, and hear stories about the past from them.
Grandpa Tells an Unexaggerated Story
Listening to a story
Would you like to hear Grandpa tell this story? Please scan the QR code and listen to this book, with a few exaggerations.
Grandpa Tells an Unexaggerated Story
A game of “The best”
Grandpa has the loudest laugh and the most interesting stories, and what are you “best” at? – Take turns talking about yourself, and saying what you do best. Next, take turns talking about the person sitting next to you, and what they’re the best at – but only the good things!
Grandpa Tells an Unexaggerated Story
Dancing in a circle
Why is everybody dancing? Because the State of Israel was established, and it’s a great reason to dance! Do you know how old Israel is now? How many years ago was it established?
Perhaps you would also like to dance together to the music, and dedicate a dance to someone or something that has happened.
Grandpa Tells an Unexaggerated Story
Arts & crafts, songs and other activities are available on the Sifriyat Pijama Pinterest page
Grandpa Tells an Unexaggerated Story
A little advice for family reading
Children “read” illustrations, and notice details that do not appear in the text. You could join them while reading by looking at the illustrations too, and discovering how they add interesting, surprising details to the written story, perhaps even telling another one in lines and color.
The Sea of Galilee is Fantastic
A discussion on travel through photographs
Where have you traveled to, and where would you like to go? You may enjoy looking at family photos together, and reminding one another of trips you have taken, and your favorite spots to visit. Have you found a place to which you have yet to travel, and would like to go to in future?
The Sea of Galilee is Fantastic
Singing to the Sea of Galilee
In Hebrew, the Sea of Galilee is called Kinneret, and it is featured in a well-known song by the name of Shiri Li Kinneret [Sing to Me, Sea of Galilee]. Would you also like to sing the Sea of Galilee a song? Scan the QR code and sing along!
The Sea of Galilee is Fantastic
Who or what is in the illustrations?
Is it a buffalo? A fox? A sea turtle? Look closely at the illustrations and get to know animals that live in various parts of Israel. You, parents, can say the name of the creature, and help your children find it in the book. You could also suggest that your child look for more information in additional resources, and increase their knowledge on the various animals.
The Sea of Galilee is Fantastic
A game of “Land, Sea (of Galilee)”
Place a piece of rope on the ground and decide which side of it is the Sea of Galilee and which is the land. One player will call out “Sea of Galilee” or “Land”, and the others will jump to the correct side. You can even add names of animals, for instance, “Sea of Galilee Duck”, and then jump to the Sea of Galilee side while quacking.
The Sea of Galilee is Fantastic