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=== Playtime ===

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Children can be introduced to the play of '''''Kancha (Marbles)'''''. Also known as Golli, Goti and Lakhoti'',<ref name=":0">https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/magazine-15-traditional-games-of-india-that-probably-internet-generation-dont-know/</ref>'' Kancha is a traditional Indian game<ref name=":1">https://sites.google.com/a/gsbi.org/gvc1419/recreational-activities/kancha</ref> that involves the use of round glass marbles or kanchas. Several children can participate at a time in this game. The objective here is to collect the maximum number of marbles.<ref name=":0" /> There are various ways of playing this game.

Children can be introduced to the play of '''''Kancha (Marbles)'''''. Also known as Golli, Goti and Lakhoti'',''<ref name=":0">[https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/magazine-15-traditional-games-of-india-that-probably-internet-generation-dont-know/ 15 Traditional Indian Games]</ref> Kancha is a traditional Indian game<ref name=":1">[https://sites.google.com/a/gsbi.org/gvc1419/recreational-activities/kancha Kancha]</ref> that involves the use of round glass marbles or kanchas. Several children can participate at a time in this game. The objective here is to collect the maximum number of marbles.<ref name=":0" /> There are various ways of playing this game.

* In the most simple version, a circle in drawn on the ground and all the marbles (except one) are placed '''''inside''''' the circle. Using the remaining single marble, each child should try to move the marbles '''''outside''''' the circle by throwing the marble into the circle. Any marbles they knock out of the circle, belongs to them. This play rotates from one child to another until all marbles are claimed. It helps if the shooting marble is of a different color from the marbles in the circle.  

* In the most simple version, a circle in drawn on the ground and all the marbles (except one) are placed '''''inside''''' the circle. Using the remaining single marble, each child should try to move the marbles '''''outside''''' the circle by throwing the marble into the circle. Any marbles they knock out of the circle, belongs to them. This play rotates from one child to another until all marbles are claimed. It helps if the shooting marble is of a different color from the marbles in the circle.  

Shooting technique: Bend your index or middle finger backward slightly, place the marble on the fingertip, and release the finger which will shoot the marble forward.<ref>https://maranatha.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KFC-January-2019-Game.pdf</ref>

Shooting technique: Bend your index or middle finger backward slightly, place the marble on the fingertip, and release the finger which will shoot the marble forward.<ref>[https://maranatha.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KFC-January-2019-Game.pdf Kanche]</ref>

* Alternatively, a circle is drawn and marbles are placed '''''inside''''' it to form the pattern 'X'. Children should try to scatter the marble formation by throwing a marble inside the circle using their thumb and knuckles. The number of marbles in the ‘X’ pattern that move when the marble is thrown belongs to the child. However, if any of the marbles go '''''outside''''' the circle, it has to be placed back inside the circle in the centre. Taking turns, the game continues till there are no more marbles to be claimed.<ref>https://flintobox.com/blog/child-development/21-outdoor-games-kids</ref>

* Alternatively, a circle is drawn and marbles are placed '''''inside''''' it to form the pattern 'X'. Children should try to scatter the marble formation by throwing a marble inside the circle using their thumb and knuckles. The number of marbles in the ‘X’ pattern that move when the marble is thrown belongs to the child. However, if any of the marbles go '''''outside''''' the circle, it has to be placed back inside the circle in the centre. Taking turns, the game continues till there are no more marbles to be claimed.<ref>[https://flintobox.com/blog/child-development/21-outdoor-games-kids Outdoor Games]</ref>

* In another version, on a leveled even ground, a small hole is dug up. Children should kneel down away from the hole and try to send the marble '''''inside''''' the hole. For this, the marble is to be held tightly to the forefinger of the left hand. Then, stretching the finger back  by the pressure of the forefinger of the right hand, the marble is released pushing the other marble into the hole. Taking turns, children should aim to push all the marbles inside the hole.<ref name=":1" />

* In another version, on a leveled even ground, a small hole is dug up. Children should kneel down away from the hole and try to send the marble '''''inside''''' the hole. For this, the marble is to be held tightly to the forefinger of the left hand. Then, stretching the finger back  by the pressure of the forefinger of the right hand, the marble is released pushing the other marble into the hole. Taking turns, children should aim to push all the marbles inside the hole.<ref name=":1" />

  Note: This game also subtly introduces children to an understanding of distance, force and speed.

  Note: This game also subtly introduces children to an understanding of distance, force and speed.

== Before and After ==

== Before and After ==

== References ==

== References ==