Jugar a Yoyo – Playing with a Yoyo

Jugar a Yoyo

Lizbeth Trujillo Ramos from Mexico Yoyos are popular toys around the world, and children in Mexico like to play with them, too. This toy is made of two round parts that are the same size. A short stick connects the two parts. A string about one meter long is wound around the stick. There is a … Read more

Canicas – Marbles | How To Play Hoyita, Diamond & Circle

Canicas

Hazael Herrera Carrizosa from Mexico In Mexico, the game of canicas, or marbles, is very popular. You can see children playing it, mainly in summer. The game is usually played by children five to eight years old. There are many games of marbles. The three most popular marble games in Mexico are called Hoyita, Diamond, and Circle. … Read more

Atrapadas – A Game of Catch or Tag – How to Play

Atrapadas

Berenice J. Alverdin Espinoza from Mexico Atrapadas, or catch, is a traditional game that can be played by many children. This game is fun because you can run a lot. It can be played by friends, classmates or family It can be played in a garden or in any large outdoor place with space, for … Read more

El Patio de Mi Casa – A Singing Game | How To Play

Adriana Guadalupe Lucero Arrendondo from Mexico El Patio de Mi Casa, is a traditional children’s game in Mexico. You need four or more players to play this game. It is good game for very young children who are four to eight years old. The game is played outdoors, and you don’t need anything special to play … Read more

La Cuerda – Jump Rope – Popular Mexican Game

La Cuerda

Nallely Ayala Sanchez from Mexico La Cuerda has always been very popular in Mexico. Many children like to jump rope. Children have to move a lot when they play jump rope games, so they play outdoors. Number of Players You need three or more players who are five to twelve years old to play jump … Read more

Escondidas – Hide and Seek | How to Play?

Escondidas

Carla Israel Estrada Clemente from Mexico Escondidas, or Hide and Seek, is a traditional children’s game which is popular all over the world. It is still popular in Mexico where many children play it. When I was a child, my friends and I played Escondidas. We played every day after school. It was fun because it is a very … Read more