I Went On Holiday is a popular memory game which is perfect for
keeping kids amused when they are confined to a table, car or waiting room! You
need at least some geographical knowledge so it is best played with older kids.
Age: 7+
The first player thinks of a city, country or continent
beginning with the letter “a” and then says, for example:
“I went on holiday in Albania”
The next player repeats the sentence and adds somewhere beginning with “b”, for
example:
“I went on holiday in Albania and Bolivia”.
The next player adds somewhere beginning with “c”:
“I went on holiday in Albania, Bolivia and Church Crookham”
Play continues until someone can’t remember the list or makes a mistake.
Depending on their age, you can either prompt them or disqualify them! Keep
going until all players but one are disqualified, or until you reach the end of
the alphabet.
Variations
If playing with older children, you can make the game even more difficult by
adding a travelling companion. For example,
“I went on holiday in Albania with Auntie Annie, Bolivia with Batty Bertie, and
Church Crookham with Charlie Crackpot"
Call My Bluff
This is a fun word game (made famous by the TV show) which can
help children to learn new words, practise dictionary work and presentation
skills! It works best in a classroom or large group setting, and you will need
time to prepare.
Make A Ping Pong Bat And Net
The Chinese introduced table tennis to the world and have always been extremely
good at the sport. You can make your own ping pong bats and net and have a go!
Make A Name Book
More of a craft activity than a game, this is a great way for kids to get to
know each other at the beginning of the school year.
Fishing (Tiu-u or Chinese Dominoes) This game of Chinese dominoes sounds a little complicated to
begin with but is in fact very simple to play. The name ‘fishing’ comes from
the idea that players ‘fish’ for matching dominoes. You can either print out
our dominoes or make your own more authentic version with popsicle sticks
(instructions included!)
Matching Game cards can be used to play Memory
(Concentration), Go Fish and many other card games, as well as played with
our sorting mats by one child on their own. Printable Games
