3 Incredible Things to Learn from Traditional Games

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Circle games not only are very musical and fun, but they are also wonderful learning opportunities for young children. Take this time to connect with your children and give them important knowledge that can help them in their lives.

These games are a way to teach children about their parents’ childhood

Children’s songs do not go out of style, so go ahead and sing to your kids. Consider singing some of the songs that you heard during your childhood. This is a great idea when it comes to letting your kids know more about your culture, especially if you no longer live in the country where you grew up. Carry these songs in your memory and pass them down to your little ones, which is a great way to keep these cultural values alive. Many children’s songs and games have words or rituals that represent our home countries, and we can use them to give our children the opportunity to learn more about their heritage.

This is a great time to play a circle game.

Let us sing “A La Rueda Rueda” (“The Wheel Rolls”) together!

Tradition is identidy

When you sing nursery rhymes from your childhood with your kids, make sure to tell them about your life growing up. Your kids will love this moment, and it will be an opportunity for them to meet and engage more with their parents. Also, it will be great to show why you eat certain foods at home or keep certain rituals. Activate your imagination and connect with your children in a special way.

The games are ideal for promoting values

You can also come up with new games with your children. Consider basing these new games on traditional games, and tell stories that promote an important value for you. For example, the story “A La Rueda, Rueda Por La Colina” (“The Wheel Rolls Down the Hill”) involves the pirate Tapirote embarking on a fun adventure. At the end, he discovers the importance of always telling the truth.

Enjoy this story with your family!