Rezinokki
Photo: GettyImagesRemember this one?We were ready to jump over a regular elastic band for underwear for hours! Two held it, the third (or even a team) jumped. They jumped in different ways: with a turn, with a cross, even twisted patterns from the elastic with their legs. All this at different heights, from the ankles to the neck. Of course, not everyone could handle the latter. The price of a mistake was high: you had to stand in the place of the one holding the elastic. What is the benefit: the game, as we now understand, perfectly developed endurance, coordination of movements. Perseverance also had to be trained, because you cannot master the "jumping" wisdom in a rush! You had to practice a lot. And you also need a good memory. The rules of the game are quite complex. Why we forgot: remember when you ever held such an elastic band in your hands. It is of no use in the household. And who will show the game to a child if not you?
Classics
A photo: @ InterfaseNo, now on the playgrounds for kindergartens you can still see cells with numbers. But rarely. In the yards and at all the classics are no longer drawing. It's a pity. There was in fact a whole wisdom: first to get a flat pebble in the right cage. Some even had jars of Gutalin filled with sand. They flew better. And then you also need to jump without mistakes, just landing on the numbers, and God forbid by the cage! What is the use: the development of coordination of movements, the training of the vestibular apparatus - everything was in this wonderful game. Why forgot: there is simply nowhere to draw classics. In the courtyard there are cars. On the playgrounds - a special coating that perfectly protects against injuries, but on it you will not draw anything.
Bouncers
Photo:GettyImagesThe noisy yard gang split into two teams: some were throwing kicks, others were dodging the flying ball. If you get hit by a ball, you have to leave the court and become a spectator. Whoever lasts longer is the king. Excitement, fun! What's the benefit: kickballers were great for improving endurance, reaction speed, and coordination. Team spirit, and again, a competitive element. Why did they forget: firstly, there's no place to run around among parked cars. And if you hit the mirror? They'll rip your head off. Secondly, it's very difficult to assemble a large enough team. Would you let a six-year-old go for a walk alone? Exactly. And thirdly, the obsession with child safety played a role. What if someone gets hit in the head with a ball? In fact, there's nothing to worry about, not with a stone, but with a light ball. But it is easier to forbid than to console a child who has been slapped.
Ali Baba
A photo: frame from video In different places this game was called in different ways: boyars, chains. But the essence is the same: two teams, the children line up opposite each other with a chain, holding hands, uttering magic words, and ... One of the "attacking team" runs to the other, trying to crash and the opponent's chain and break it. If it works out, take one of the other team with you. If not - you remain yourself in enemy captivity. What is the use: it's not just a physical exercise for you, by the way. You have to choose where to crash, in order to break the chain more likely. Logic, calculation, strategy and tactics! And work in the team again. Why are you forgotten: for the same reasons as about the bouncers. Nowhere, not with anyone, is traumatic. You can so effectively break the chain, that you can cut your knees. But it's fun. But this is no longer an argument.
Ocean is shaking
Photo: GettyImagesThere is a presenter, there is a team.The presenter reads a poem: "The sea is worried - one, the sea is worried - two, the sea is worried - three, sea figure, freeze in place." Or not a sea theme, but a sports theme, a bird theme - the theme can be anything. While the poem is being read, the participants move. They freeze at the word "freeze". The presenter goes around the frozen ones, touches one of them, and here it was necessary not to make a mistake: to show in motion who you had in mind. And the presenter had to guess. If you guessed wrong, you remain the presenter and move on to the next one. If you guessed right, the player and the presenter change places. What is the benefit: just imagine what a riot for the imagination! There is plasticity, and artistry, and resourcefulness, and creative thinking. Speed of thought - after all, you need to come up with something quickly, right on the go. And what a load for the muscles in statics! We did not take comfortable poses, remember? Why we forgot: it is not clear. Maybe the kids have forgotten how to freeze in one pose for a long time? Maybe there is no company? Or maybe they just have no one to tell about the game? We admit – we don’t have an answer.
Ring-ring
A photo: GettyImagesIn the hands of the presenter - not necessarily a ring. Maybe a simple stone. But for us this is a real ringlet. The others keep their hands on the boat so that they can not see if there is something in their hands or not. "Ring" gets to someone alone. But first the leader goes around everyone, pretending that he puts in his palm each coveted ring. And then he says: "Ring, ringlet, go out on the porch!" The one to whom it got it, must flee. And the rest - to catch him. What is the use: the game teaches not only to act quickly and decisively, but also to keep a face. After all, you do not have to give yourself out by getting a ringlet. He teaches insight: try to guess on the faces of others who got the ring and who needs to be caught. Why they forgot: the game is good for a big company. Collect such in the fresh air, as we have already found, is complicated. In the same room it is cramped for her. If only the gym ... But where can I get it for an evening walk.
Edible-inedible
Photo: GettyImagesWe sit down in a row in a dignified manner.It doesn't matter what. It's good if there's a bench. If not, the edge of a sandbox, a log, or old car tires will do. And prick up your ears: in the split second that the ball is flying towards you, you have to figure out whether the object the leader shouted while throwing the ball is edible or not. If yes, you need to catch the ball. If not, you need to hit it back. If you screw up, you take the leader's place. What's the benefit: invaluable reaction speed. And vocabulary. You never know, maybe your neighbor knows some tricky name for something tasty. Or, on the contrary, something tasteless. And it pumps up the ability to accept your personal defeat with dignity. Why they forgot: also unclear. You don't need a lot of space for the game. Maybe it's the company again? Of course, these are not all the games. There are also "Stream", "7 Stones", "Cossacks and Robbers", knightly fights... And many more. But playing them with mom is boring, and so are playing with two or three people. Besides, you are unlikely to enjoy the game under constant shouts of “don’t run,” “you’ll hit yourself,” “don’t scream.” You know, it seems our children are too lonely now. That’s why they chat more often on social networks than in real life. And they sit in their toys – there is no need for anyone there except a virtual opponent.
