21. Games Children Play in Nepal

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Learn about traditional Nepali games
  • Understand game rules and methods
  • Know about outdoor and indoor games
  • Compare games with ones they play

Duration

60 minutes

Materials Needed

  • Paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Regular pencils
  • Notebooks

Lesson Plan

1. Review (5 minutes)

  • Quick recap of street foods
  • Connect festival times to games
  • Discuss what games students play

2. Traditional Outdoor Games (15 minutes)

Discuss and draw:

  • Dandi Biyo
  • National game of Nepal
  • Stick and wooden pin
  • How to play
  • Scoring system
  • Chungi
  • Made from rubber bands
  • Kicking game
  • Different tricks
  • Team play
  • Baghchal
  • Tigers and goats game
  • Board game outside
  • Strategy game
  • Rules and moves

3. Indoor Games (15 minutes)

Discuss and illustrate:

  • Carrom Board
  • Board setup
  • Striker and coins
  • How to play
  • Scoring
  • Ghatta
  • Stone game
  • Hand coordination
  • Different levels
  • Basic rules
  • Other Games
  • Hide and seek
  • String games
  • Word games
  • Riddles

4. Drawing Activity (15 minutes)

Students draw:

  • Their favorite Nepali game
  • Game equipment
  • Children playing games
  • Game settings

5. Closing Activity (10 minutes)

  • Students write about games
  • Share similar games they play
  • Compare with their favorites
  • Preview of next week's topic

Key Vocabulary

  • Game (खेल - Khel)
  • Play (खेल्नु - Khelnu)
  • Win (जित्नु - Jitnu)
  • Rules (नियम - Niyam)
  • Team (टोली - Toli)

Take-Home Activities

1. Draw their favorite Nepali game

2. Write game rules

3. Draw game equipment

Assessment

Check students':

  • Understanding of game rules
  • Knowledge of different games
  • Drawing skills
  • Class participation

Notes for Teachers

  • Keep rules simple
  • Use clear examples
  • Connect to familiar games
  • Explain safety aspects
  • Make cultural connections
  • Encourage participation

Fun Facts to Share

  • Games teach strategy
  • Most use simple materials
  • Played for generations
  • Build coordination
  • Connect children together

Teaching Tips

  • Draw simple game layouts
  • Show clear game steps
  • Connect to familiar games
  • Discuss fair play
  • Keep rules clear
  • Make games interesting