Children's Traditional Games: Games from 137 Countries and Cultures - Tapa blanda

"This book by Judy Sierra & Robert Kaminski is a great collection of games from 137 cultures and countries appropriate for ages 6-16. . . . Enliven your classroom with creative games." - Skipping Stones "This collection, the only one of its kind, contains over 200 such games from 137 countries, providing a useful and enjoyable resource for teachers, librarians, recreation directors, and children. . . . Both instructions and diagrams are clear and easy to follow. Indexes provide additional access by type of game (ball games, word games, etc.) and playing environment. Both the introduction and the section on classroom use suggest that teachers are the primary intended audience. Certainly adults looking for multicultural ideas will find a wealth of them here. Anyone planning children's activities will also find ideas that adapt to their programs, while children will find some interesting cultural information for country reports. This unique compilation will be a welcome addition to most collections." - School Library Journal "In this accessible manual, Sierra and Kaminski carefully describe the rules of a variety of games from a vast number of cultures and countries, most of which can be played informally with minimal equipment." - Book Link

This is one of those rare reference books that teachers and students alike find entertaining and useful. Judy Sierra and Robert Kaminski, renowned storytellers and folklorists, describe popular games from 137 countries and cultures, including over 20 games from Native American groups. Each game is easily learned and can be played by small groups in the classroom or on the playground. Clear instructions are given for all games, and simple diagrams are included where applicable.