Throwing Fists
This traditional Chinese game can be played by 2 players or quite a large
group. It develops quick thinking, addition and logic skills - but it's also
fun!
Age: 6+
On the count of 3, the children throw their fist out in front of them with
anything from 0 fingers to 5 fingers extended. At the same time, one child (take
it in turns) calls out a number. If the fingers extended add up to that number,
the child wins.
Obviously, the child must call out a number which might come up. So if 2
children are playing, the numbers can be between 0 and 10; if 3 children are
playing, between 0 and 15, and so on. Children must be careful to throw their
fists on time, too, so that no child can be accused of changing her fingers
after the number is called!
Kids will soon learn that if they are displaying zero fingers themselves they
should call low, etc.
Teachers could use this game to learn about odds ("if three children are
playing, what are the odds that the number will be called correctly")
Younger children might like to try Fingers Out
instead.
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