Fun and Games Level 23-24

Fun and Games delves into the fascinating world of play, exploring the historical roots and modern-day relevance of games. From ancient times to today, games have offered people a way to connect, compete, and celebrate. This non-fiction text explains why games have endured through centuries and how they have evolved. It also includes procedural text with step-by-step instructions for playing three traditional games, supported by labelled diagrams and clear lists. Specialised vocabulary such as œmancala, œjai alai, and œopponent enriches students' word knowledge and sparks curiosity about cultures worldwide. With its engaging combination of historical context and hands-on activities, this book promotes global understanding and encourages students to explore how games reflect societies past and present. The text provides opportunities to strengthen comprehension, particularly around summarising main ideas and following instructions.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds understanding of historical and cultural origins of recreational activities.
• Strengthens skills in reading and following procedural texts.
• Enhances vocabulary development through exposure to specialised terms.
• Encourages students to classify and organise factual information.

Classroom Ideas:

• Host a œGames from Around the World day where students teach and play featured games.
• Have students research and present a traditional game from another culture.
• Use the procedural text as a model for students to write their own game instructions.
• Compare and contrast ancient and modern games through a class discussion or Venn diagram.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 8-10
• Size: 210mm x 297mm
• Safety: Contains paper pages; adult supervision recommended when replicating games with equipment.