I’m a huge fan of classic games. Especially outdoor ones that meant the world to me growing up. Hide and Seek, Marbles, Simon Says, Jump Rope and of course, Hopscotch. I have no memories of playing hopscotch as a child in England but fast forward to our move to Cyprus and there are plenty. At school, at the playground, at home, in the middle of a dead-end road I have fond memories of a chalk in my hand and hopping to and fro with my friends for what seemed like hours!
On a quiet morning over the weekend I taught Georgie how to play Hopscotch. He’s four and hasn’t quite mastered the art of hopping but we had so much fun, just the two of us. Later on he played the game with his three cousins and yesterday I caught him playing on his own jumping as high as his little legs would take him. I miss being a kid sometimes so I’m thankful I get to relive precious moments with my boy. Take the time to remember the classics and help your child learn more about the world of fun before technology.
