TRADITIONAL GAMES Examples of games
Example of game 1- Turkey
Example of game 2- Turkey
RULE OF THE GAME
PHOTOS OF THE
PUPILS
HANDKERCHIEF CATCHING Number of players in the game: 9-16 players The children are equally divided into two groups. The equal two groups of children form a line facing one another. An '' it '' is chosen by counting. The '' it '' who has the handkerchief, stands in the middle of two groups. With the '' start '' command of the '' it '', players from two groups run to take the handkerchief. The player who took the handkerchief, tries to get back to his / her group without getting caught. The player who couldn ' t take the handkerchief is eliminated. If the player who took the handkerchief gets caught, he / she will be eliminated. The group which has the most players at the end of the game wins.
The game can be played indoors or outdoors and it lasts 15-20 minutes. All of the players of the game form a circle holding each other ' s hand and facing inward. The players begin to turn and singing the song of the game. '' Box-o-box-o pliers, my friend Ay�e should turn back '' The player ' s name is told. If he / she is asked to turn, the player whose name is told, turns back. When all of the players turn back the part where players turn back ends and a second part where players turn their front begins. The song of the second part is '' My friend Ay�e should turn her front ''. When all of the players turn their front, the game ends and it is repeated if players want to play again.
IMPRESSIONS
( TEACHERS / PUPILS)
The game drew the attention of pupils. All of the pupils participated in the game willingly. During the game pupils and teacher had a great time. A proper environment is provided for children to meet and befriend each other. Since the game is a mobile one, it contributed to their psychomotor development and enabled them to spend their energy positively. In accordance with the purpose the intended and planned achievements are gained.
The children showed an interest in the game participated in the game actively. During the game the teacher and pupils had a good time. This game enabled the children to develop their abilities such as taking common actions, waiting for their turn and behaving according to the words. Since the game is mobile, the children relaxed and spent their energies. Their small and large muscle developments are supported.
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