board games
A rich legacy of toys and board games in India
Ancient India had a rich tradition of board games, whose variations are still played today as Snakes & Ladders, Ludo and chess. The games were also a way to inculcate moral values in children.
Seed-ing math skills with ancient board games
Who needs hi-tech or even flashcards when rocks, seeds and animals can help teach kids math? Yes, this National Mathematics Day we’re talking old-fashioned board games - still embraced by rural India - that sharpen brains and are fun to play.
Six traditional indoor games that kids can enjoy this summer
The heat may keep children indoors during their vacation, but fret not. There are ways to keep them engaged and happy well within the home. Village Square does a round-up of some traditional Indian games that can keep your kids gainfully occupied all through their vacation.