After reading the introductory material about games and watching the video of Máté Lencse’s thought-provoking presentation titled “The Power of Board Games in Skill Development,” ask your colleagues who teach elementary school and share your thoughts regarding the following questions:

• To what extent are the points discussed relevant and applicable at your school?
• What kinds of games do you typically play with children during class or at school, and for what purposes?
• What skills can be developed by playing these games/board games/outdoor games you use?
• How can you ensure the requirements for these games in a school/classroom environment?
• Are there opportunities within the educational system—and if so, where—that can be utilized to organize these activities?
• How can we find enough time for them?
• What was the last game you played with the children?

Make a brief note about your thoughts, as this may be useful during the training.

(This self-exercise requires approximately 60 minutes to complete)