Traditional Children’s Games – Games of Marbles

Marbles is a traditional popular game that is popular all over the world. In games of marbles, players shoot their marbles—small, colored glass balls—at their opponents’ marbles. If they hit the other marbles, they win them. Traditionally, games of marbles have been played in countries all over the world, including Turkey, Cyprus, and Indonesia. Marbles … Read more

Traditional Children’s Games – Jump Rope Games

Jump Rope games have always been popular in countries around the world. One version of a jump rope game played with rubber bands connected together to make a long rope is played in many countries. In this section, students from China, Colombia, and Indonesia describe how they played jump rope in their countries. Rubber Band … Read more

Traditional Children’s Games from Around the World

Games We Played as Children: Around the world, children have one thing in common. They love to play games. Discover how children from Venezuela, Mexico, Korea, China, Germany, and many other countries play different versions of the same traditional games. Jump Rope Games Hopscotch Games Games of Tag Circle Games Games of Marbles Games Played … Read more