Bring world geography, cultural awareness, and lots of fun into your classroom or home all year long with Games Around the World.

Games Around the World

Children all over the world enjoy playing traditional games like tag, hopscotch, tic-tac-toe, and dominoes. However, the names of the games, how they are played, and the materials they use may be different. This product gives students the opportunity to explore and compare a variety of games that children just like them are playing around the globe.

Playing games offers a wide range of benefits in and out of the classroom.

Games help develop a variety of skills including social, language, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They also provide opportunities for students to practice teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance.

Many of the games allow for a range of ages and abilities and can be adapted to meet the needs of your students.

Explore 35 Games From 20+ Countries

• 35 instruction cards The colorful cards, decorated with the country’s flag, include clear instructions to prepare and play the game, its country of origin, and printables when necessary.
• summary table Plan for the materials or equipment needed to play each game, as well as the best setting to play (indoor/outdoor) and the number of children needed to play.
• world map Students keep their own copy to track the countries they have played games from.
• 8 extension activities Students compare games, invent a new game, research other games, and more!

Games Around the World In Action!

First graders enjoyed learning how to play Semut, Orang, Gajah from Indonesia. They quickly realized it was very similar to Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Outside, they got some exercise while playing Luta de Galo (Fight of the Roosters) from Brazil.

Both games gave us the opportunity to practice basic geography skills using the world map, learn Portuguese and Indonesian words and animals, and enjoy some class bonding time.

Games Around the World is a great resource for building cultural awareness, developing geography skills, and having fun all year long. Grab yours today!