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Multicultural education through child-constructed games

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Children all over the world enjoy learning and playing games. Involving children in the process of creating games from other cultures can increase an authentic interest in learning about other cultures. It also increases cognitive, social, and interpersonal skills. Activities that stress multicultural awareness seem to work best when they are part of the daily routine. Many board games, matching games, and sidewalk games are played in several cultures with slight variations. Stressing commonalities by making games rather than differences can foster sensitivity and a greater understanding of others.

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  1. Art Department, Springfield College, 263 Alden Street, Massachusetts, 01109, Springfield

    Simone Alter Muri E.D. (Professor of art education and art therapy)

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Alter Muri, S. Multicultural education through child-constructed games. Early Childhood Educ J 23, 211–214 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02353338

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