Children's traditional games : games from 137 countries and cultures / by Judy Sierra, Robert Kaminski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sierra, Judy.

Contributor:

Kaminski, Robert.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Games--Cross-cultural studies.

Games.

Games--Study and teaching (Elementary).

Children--Folklore.

Children.

Cross-cultural studies.

Genre:

Games.

Physical Description:

xiv,232 pages ; illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Phoenix, Ariz. : Oryx Press, [1995]

Summary:

Children's Traditional Games is one of those rare reference books that teachers and students alike find entertaining and useful. Judy Sierra and Robert Kaminski, renowned storytellers and folklorists, also apply their skills as educators to make this unusual resource equally appropriate for ESL and Chapter I teachers. They describe popular games from more than 130 countries and cultures, including over 20 games from Native American groups. Arranged by country of origin, each game is signed for small groups and is easily learned and played in the classroom or playground. Simple play diagrams are provided for many games; clear instructions are given for all games.

Practical educational activities based on folk games are provided, and author Robert Kaminski shares his experiences organizing a popular week-long elementary school multicultural games festival. Also covered are the function of games in childhood development, their cultural importance, the types of games found around the world, and a rationale for using folk games in the classroom. Recommended for grades K-6.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0897749677

OCLC:

32922238