Author: Scott Novis
Fun and Educational Games for Students: Why Every School Should Host a ZTAG Event:
Elevating School Events with ZTAG the Fun and Educational Games for Students
In today’s digital age, finding activities that balance education, entertainment, and physical well-being can be challenging. ZTAG offers a dynamic solution, transforming ordinary school events into engaging, inclusive, and active celebrations. Here’s why ZTAG brings high energy, fun and educational games for students!
Reconnecting Students with Outdoor Play
The allure of screens often overshadows outdoor activities, but ZTAG reverses this trend by revitalizing classic chase games with a modern twist. This exciting game draws students outdoors, promoting physical activity while reconnecting them with the joy of movement and the thrill of direct interaction in the fresh air.
Enhancing Cognitive and Emotional Development
Beyond physical benefits, ZTAG significantly boosts cognitive and emotional skills. As students strategize and navigate through games, they enhance their problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork abilities. The natural endorphin rush from active play also supports mental health, leaving students energized and mentally refreshed.
Universal Appeal for Diverse School Events
Whether it’s a festive day or an academic celebration, ZTAG’s simplicity and adaptability make it suitable for any event. Its inclusive design ensures that every student, regardless of their personality or ability, can participate and feel valued.
Promoting Inclusivity and Team Bonding
ZTAG excels in fostering social interactions and teamwork. It encourages students to communicate, collaborate, and support each other, which are crucial skills both inside and outside the classroom. Through team-based challenges, students build lasting friendships and learn the value of working together.
Empowering Neurodivergent Students
ZTAG is particularly beneficial for neurodivergent children, including those with autism or Asperger’s. By integrating roles like the ‘doctor’ in Zombie Tag, these children are placed in leadership positions, helping them to engage more fully with their peers and gain confidence in their abilities to contribute to and lead group activities.
Conclusion: ZTAG as a Tool for Comprehensive Development
ZTAG is more than a game; it’s a versatile tool that enhances school events by promoting physical fitness, mental agility, and social inclusiveness. It supports the educational mission by fostering an environment where every child can thrive and assert their potential.
For schools looking to enrich their event offerings and provide more value to their students’ educational experiences, ZTAG is the ultimate choice. Ready to transform your next school event? Explore the world of ZTAG and watch as your students thrive in an atmosphere of fun, challenge, and growth. Book your ZTAG experience today and craft unforgettable memories for your students!
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Video Games and Parenting: The Secret Power Move
Ever notice how most parents will cheer from the sidelines of a soccer game, but only a few will pick up a game controller to join their kids in video games? Sadly, we often see many people paint video games and parenting in a negative light. Here’s why diving into the gaming world with your children is a move worth making.
Connecting Beyond the Screen
Playing video games together isn’t just about sharing screen time; it’s about connecting on a level where age or physical strength doesn’t matter. It’s a chance to team up, strategize, and have fun in a world where everyone’s on equal footing.
Life Lessons in Video Games
One of the biggest pluses of gaming with your kids is showing them how to handle challenges. Unlike the flawless, filtered snapshots of life they see on social media, video games can teach them that it’s normal to struggle and learn. This is something they rarely see adults do, and it’s a valuable lesson about growth and resilience.
Choosing the Right Games
Now, let’s talk about the games themselves. I’m all for cooperative games where you work together towards a common goal rather than competing against each other.
Snipperclips
If you’ve got a Nintendo Switch, check out Snipperclips. It’s this adorable puzzle game where you and your kids can cut paper characters into new shapes to solve puzzles. It’s all about teamwork and can be a blast for up to four players.
Mario Kart
For a mix of cooperation and friendly competition, Mario Kart is a classic choice. Its unpredictable twists keep things light and fun, allowing players of all skill levels to join in.
Overcooked
Then there’s Overcooked, a hilarious cooperative cooking game where you run a restaurant together. It’s a great way to spark conversations, and yes, sometimes a little friendly shouting!
Mario Dreamland and Cuphead
For those seeking a bit more challenge, Mario Dreamland and Cuphead offer complex, cooperative experiences. Cuphead, in particular, with its 1920s animation style and tough gameplay, is great for more seasoned gamers looking for a shared challenge. Playing co-op games isn’t just about having fun; it’s about building memories and teaching life lessons. It shows kids how to navigate challenges and enjoy the journey, even when it’s tough. Plus, it gives you insight into their world and the experiences they value in gaming.
Conclusion
So, why not make game time a family affair? It’s a chance to bond, learn, and maybe even let your kids teach you a thing or two. After all, it’s the shared adventures and the laughs along the way that really count. Video games and parenting when combined together can truly be a secret power move in bonding with you child!
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Team Building Ideas: GameTruck’s Corporate Event Solutions
Looking for some team building ideas to energize your employees? Let me recommend GameTruck. While GameTruck is known great for birthday parties, did you also know that GameTruck hosts events for adults? That’s right, playing together is not just for kids. In fact, our founder, Scott Novis just published a book called Work at Play, and it’s all about Game Based Learning for Teams. While many people think of video game events as competitive affairs, they don’t have to be. There is a new generation of **cooperative video games** that bring teams together to learn, and play, connect.
Mobile Gaming Theater
At GameTruck, we are all about making fun easy. The mobile video game theater is an awesome environment to play games, but it is not the only way to play together. We understand that some adults might be reluctant to step inside our special digital club-house. Kids love to dive in and play. Adults want time and space to view and assess. Kids will play just about anything. Adults want to understand what they are getting into before they commit time, attention, and effort. And, on a purely practical level, adults and kids for the most part come in two different sizes!
Gameplex
That is why we created GamePlex, a way to create the GameTruck experience in your building instead of in your parking lot. With GamePlex, our staff can turn virtually any conference or break room into a fun place to host a team event. We bring the consoles, the screens, and enough controllers for everyone to play.
Pick Up and Play Games
And of course we can do tournaments, but we can do so much more. We have a selection of simple to pick up and play games that anyone of any age can learn to play in a few minutes. The controls are simple. Cooperation is where the challenge lies. Games like Overcooked give teams a chance to work toward a common goal. Games like Snipper Clips challenge teams to problem solve in groups. And if you have a remote or hybrid team, we even have our own game, “Team Craft”! If you can participate in a zoom call, you can play RSC together.
Conclusion
Ready to transform your next team event into an unforgettable experience? Contact GameTruck today and let us bring the fun to you! With our innovative approach to team building through play, we’ll help you create lasting connections, boost morale, and unleash the full potential of your team. Whether it’s in our mobile video game theater or through our GamePlex setup, we’re here to make team building fun, easy, and effective. Get in touch with GameTruck and let the games begin!
Need large group activity ideas? Try ZTAG! With high-energy games and inclusive fun, it’s perfect for big groups!