Traditional Games around the world
Here is an example of a game that children have played over the years, all around the world.
- Read the directions and the name of the game in different countries.
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Find the name in English and explain to the class what version of the game you know and how to play it.
Game 1
Israel: Hamesh Avanim 
Argentina: Las Payanas
Brazil: Las Cinco Maria 
United States: ????
Materials:
Players: 2 to 5. ( You can also play it by yourself to gain practice)
Instructions:
Players will take turns doing the following steps. When one player does
not catch a stone, the other player takes his or her turn.
- Trow the five stone on the ground or on a smooth surface.
- Pick one stone and toss it to the air. While this stone is in the air, try to get a second stone with the same hand.
- Place the stone you grabed on one side and continue picking stones as you did in step two.
- When you got all the stones, reapeat step one and two but this time
instead of picking up one stone, pick up two at the same time,
then 3 and then four.
- The first person who collects all the stones is the winner
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Your country of origen:???
Do you know this game? Is it popular in your country?
Now it is your time to share. When you are done with this activity go to: share your game
also check : tradional family games