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About the Site
At this kids' site about Japan, children can learn which familiar sports are played in that country and discover traditional sports that may be unfamiliar to them. The main Kids Web Japan site also contains extensive information about the traditions, history, culture, economics, politics, schools, and daily life in Japan.
What to Do
Ask children if they recognize the sport in the picture (judo). Read the information about sports aloud. Select questions at the bottom of the page to share with children such as Is there Little League baseball in Japan? Click Outside the Classroom at the bottom of the page. Scroll down and click What kind of games do Japanese kids play?
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About the Site
This page from the Museum and Archive of Games Web site in Waterloo, Canada, shows numerous cup-and-ball or ring-and-pin games. You can see pictures from all over the world. Click pictures for larger images and descriptions. You will need to summarize the information. Children may want to click Return to the Museum and Archive of Games Index Page and then Row Games to see games similar to tic-tac-toe.
What to Do
Explain how this type of game is played. Ask children if they have played a similar game. Scroll down and click an image. Tell children the country of origin and describe the game. Share other bilboquet games and pictures.
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