What games did our grandparents play? - Presentation

The presentation provides a nostalgic exploration into the games that many grandparents would have played during their childhood. It invites pupils to delve into the past and learn about traditional playground games such as Hopscotch, a game that has stood the test of time and is still enjoyed today. Hopscotch requires a simple numbered layout on the ground and can be played either individually or with friends, using a small stone or beanbag to mark progress through the numbered boxes. Skipping, another playground favourite, often accompanied by rhymes, was traditionally more popular among girls, but today is embraced by all as a fitness activity. Marbles, with its various regional rules, was a game of skill and strategy, where players could win their opponent's marbles, sometimes leading to disputes, especially in games of 'keepers'.

Alongside these active games, the presentation also recalls classic board games like Snakes and Ladders, Ludo, and Battleships, which were staples in many households. Snakes and Ladders, a game over a century old, was a family favourite, especially at Christmas time, involving dice, ladders to climb, and snakes to slide down. Ludo, similarly aged, required players to navigate their counters around the board to reach 'home', with the added twist of sending opponents' pieces back to the start if landed upon. Battleships, which has since evolved into electronic formats, was a game of secrecy and strategy, where players would attempt to locate the hidden ships of their adversary by guessing coordinates. The presentation encourages children to engage with these games, understand their rules, and discuss with their grandparents to discover even more games from the past, fostering an intergenerational connection through play.