Global Play
What better way to explore other cultures than through play...
World Jungle's award winning Global Play activities bring together some of the best traditional games from around the world, which have been tried and tested over generations. They are delivered by artists and playworkers from Ghana, Jamaica, Tanzania, Guyana, Argentina, Pakistan and England.
Key Elements:
- Traditional games from around the world including Jamaica, Somalia, Argentina, Ghana, Pakistan and many more.
- Global Play sessions for children, delivered in parks, schools and play settings.
- Staff Training for Teachers, Early Years, Play Workers and Youth Workers in global games.
- Equalities and Anti-Racism training for staff.
We have delivered Global Play sessions in a variety of settings, including
- Schools, After School Clubs and Holiday Play Schemes
- Play and Youth projects
- Part of 'Play Days' and Children's Festivals
- Youth and Play conferences and events
- Multi-cultural events
- Part of 'Global Focus' weeks
- International Days
- International Education Week
- Black History Month
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- A comprehensive resource book and DVD containing ideas, guidance and information to support global play activities for children in a variety of settings. Excellent for teachers, play and youth workers.
- Contains games from around the world, background information on countries and a DVD highlighting songs, rhythms and how to play games, as well as interviews with our Global Play Team.
- Written and published by World Jungle 2010.
Cost: £40 (plus £2.50 postage/packing)
Alternatively, Email us providing your name, postal address and phone number to request an invoice.
Watch some examples of the games being played
The project has delivered global play sessions with children in parks, schools and play settings as well as providing training to playworkers, youth workers, teachers and early years workers. We have delivered training and workshops to Barnardos, Devon County Council, Gloucestershire Youth Services, Somerset Play Partnership, Big Lottery Fund partners and South West Play.
- Playful, informative, involving music, dance and games.
- Supported by the World Jungle Global Play Toolkit, with CD of songs so you can play the games afterwards.
- Training for staff, teachers, playworkers etc.
- Sessions can be anything from one hour, half a day, full day or over a week.
With our team of cultural artists, World Jungle can organise, manage and deliver the whole event - or support your existing event.
What people have said about Global Play...
"(Global Play) brilliantly and joyously channels the universal spirit of play which is the common - and yet infinitely diverse - culture of children everywhere." (Director, Play England)
"...it has enriched children's lives to know people from different cultures and with different skin colours." (Comments from playworkers)
"We wanted to do something a bit different and this helped the children learn about multi-culturalism." (Venue Play Setting Leader)
Comments on WJ Global Play Training session, Devon, September 2011:
"I found all of the games very helpful and will enjoy using them in my setting."
"A really enjoyable fun, informative course, which will influence my practice."
"This course was great fun, lots of games ideas, taught with great energy and enthusiasm by the two tutors."