Description
Book SynopsisThis work brings together a collection of games that have been a part of childhood through the ages, games that continue to be played in various forms around the world. Many anthologies of folktales, music, and other forms of art have been collected for readers, but there are not many works on the subject of traditional childhood games and their role in the important work of childhood, which is in fact play.
This book helps to meet a growing interest among educators and parents to encourage natural play and creativity in a world that is increasingly digital. Directions, descriptions, illustrations, of traditional childhood games, supported by educational theory are included. The material covered will not only help parents and educators to support children in play, but will also provide an anthology for consultation by those who see the need to preserve traditional play long associated with childhood.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgment
Introduction
Part 1 Childhood: A Time to Keep
Chapter 1. Children and Play: The work of Children
Chapter 2. Fun & Games: Theoretical Basis for Playing Traditional Games
Chapter 3. Adult & Educator Support for the Important Work of Childhood
Chapter 4. Educators Helping Children Preserve the Games
Chapter 5. To Begin to Play
Part II Games to Play
Chapter 6. Games of Chase and Tag
Chapter 7. Games of Song and Dance, Rhyme and Rhythm
Chapter 8. String GamesChapter 9. Blindfold Games
Chapter 10. Guessing Games
Chapter 11. Jumping, Skipping Games
Chapter 12. Cops and Robbers
Chapter 13. Games with Corners, Squares, or Rectangles
Chapter 14. Relay Games
Chapter 15. Marbles and Jacks
Chapter 16. Memory or Directional Games
Chapter 17. National Ball Games and Informal Game Adaptions
Chapter 18. Lawn Games: Wickets, Balls, & Mallets
Chapter 19. Beanbag Games
Chapter 20. Pretend and Make-Believe Games
Chapter 21. Board Games
Conclusion
Appendix A: Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Youth Leaders
Appendix B: Sample Field Day Fun Schedule
Appendix C: Sample Field Day Schedule
Bibliography
