Print out a stock of these
printable games to take with you to restaurants, while travelling, and on
holiday - or put a selection into a folder for the children to dive into
whenever they are bored.
Fishing (Tiu-u or Chinese Dominoes)NEW! 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!)
Fish Matching GameNEW!
These cheerful Fish 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.
Balloons There are a number of ways to play this game. Print out a stack of
“Balloons!” printable sheets (you can use the economy setting on your
printer) and choose the most appropriate variation for your child.
Mountain
Mountain is a well-known game which is called by many names. Its
simplicity makes it ideal for younger players, but with its variations
it is popular with all ages.
Mouse!
This game may be familiar already - it is certainly an old favorite from
my childhood. It can be enjoyed by any number and age of child and needs
nothing but a scrap of paper, a pencil and a die.
Number
Chicks
Similar to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Number Chicks concentrates on number
recognition (rather than counting dots) and includes a fast and fun
variation for older kids. There are three variations of the game,
including a fast-paced action game for older children.
Teddy Bear,
Teddy Bear
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear is an ideal introduction to dice games for very
young children. They can learn to count the dots on the die and begin to
recognise the patterns on the die by looking for the matching pattern on
the teddies. It can be played as either a pencil and paper game or a
board game.
What's Your Number?
What’s Your Number? can be enjoyed by all ages of children - and any
number up to 6. It is an exciting and popular race game and is sure to
become one of your favorites!
Make A Ping Pong Bat And NetNEW!
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
