This is an easy card game for kids of all ages (from about 6
up) which is best and most exciting when
played at high speed.
Number of Players:
4 – 7
Age Range:
6+
Cards:
One standard deck of cards
Instructions:
Deal seven cards to each player, one at a time and face-down. The rest of the
deck is not needed.
The aim of the game is to try and collect seven cards from the same suit (eg
seven spades). Keeping the cards hidden, the players sort their cards by suits
and decide which suit to collect (although they may change their mind as play
progresses).
Then, each player puts an unwanted card face down on the table and slides it to
the player on the right, who takes it up. Try to do this in a rhythm so that all
players and passing and picking up at the same time. Continue until one player’s
hand is all one suit. He shouts “My ship sails” and wins the game.
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
