Pioneer Day / Old-Fashioned Games
Old-Fashioned Games
Children try games from the past like hoop rolling, marbles and hopscotch. A playful look at how children played long ago.
How to run it
- Set up stations for hoops, marbles and hopscotch.
- Show how each game was played.
- Children rotate stations.
- Talk about how play has changed over time.
You will need
- hoops
- marbles
- chalk
- sticks for hoop rolling
Make it easier or harderUse large marbles with older children only; younger children can do hopscotch and hoops.
SafetyMarbles are a choking hazard, so keep them with older children and away from younger ones.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 3Children learn about the past and enjoy active play.
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