Children at Play

June 21, 2016

How to make your own jianzi 毽子!

Summer is here! Time for sun, games and outdoor fun! Below is an activity adapted from the Children at Play box. Along with marbles, ball games […]
January 5, 2016

Traditional Philippine Game

This tug-of-war game in the Philippines was recently recognized by UNESCO as intangible heritage. I can’t see myself trying to include this in the Children at […]
November 17, 2015

Game Pieces Recovered From 2,300 Year Old Chinese Tomb

I read this article today in Archaeology Magazine about this animal tooth die from an ancient board game. Perfect for the Children at Play box! From […]
November 9, 2015

The Magic Buffalo – New Book for Children at Play box!

I’m really excited to include the award-winning picture book The Magic Buffalo by Jainal Amambing in the Children at Play box. This lovely book tells the […]
October 23, 2015

Sorting through items for the Children at Play box

I was delighted to be given several boxes of Asian toys and miscellany earlier this year from the wonderful Sam Carter, explorer and curator extraordinaire. This […]
January 23, 2015

Dolls for the Children at Play Box

New additions for the Children at Play box!