Games (Local Games) – Basic 1 Basic Technology Lesson Note (Second Term)

Topic: Traditional Nigerian Games

What are Local Games?

Local games are fun activities that Nigerian children have been playing for many years. Our parents and grandparents played these games too.

Popular Local Games

Suwe (Hide and Seek):

• One person counts with eyes closed
• Other children hide in different places
• The counter tries to find everyone
• First person found becomes the next counter

How to Play Suwe:

• Choose who will count first
• Count to 10 while others hide
• Look for friends in hiding places
• Say “I see you” when you find someone

Ten-Ten:

• Clap hands while chanting numbers
• Jump and move to the rhythm
• Everyone claps and chants together
• Fun way to learn counting

Boju-Boju:

• Children sit in a circle
• Pass object around while singing
• When song stops, person with object stands
• They perform a simple action

Active Local Games

Kokoro-Alate (Follow the Leader):

• One child is the leader
• Others copy everything the leader does
• Walk, jump, dance like the leader
• Take turns being the leader

Galala:

• Simple dance with clapping
• Everyone moves in a circle
• Clap hands and stamp feet
• Sing local songs while dancing

Tinko-Tinko:

• Clapping game with partners
• Face each other and clap hands
• Follow the rhythm and pattern
• Try not to make mistakes

Benefits of Local Games

Local Games Help Us:

• Exercise our body and stay healthy
• Learn to play with friends nicely
• Remember our Nigerian culture
• Have fun without expensive toys

What We Learn:

• How to take turns
• How to follow rules
• How to be fair to friends
• Traditional songs and rhymes

Class Exercise

1. Name two local games we learned today.
2. How do you play Suwe?
3. What do we do in Ten-Ten game?
4. Show me the clapping pattern for Tinko-Tinko.

Playing Local Games Together

Let’s Practice:

• Play Suwe in the classroom (count to 5)
• Practice Ten-Ten clapping and counting
• Try Kokoro-Alate with simple movements
• End with Galala circle dance

Game Rules to Remember:

• Play fairly with everyone
• Take turns being the leader
• Help friends who don’t understand
• Have fun and be kind to others

Making Our Own Games

We can create new games by:

• Mixing different local games together
• Adding new songs to old games
• Teaching games to younger children
• Learning games from grandparents