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Let's Play Mancala and Sungka! Learning Math and Social Skills through Ancient Multicultural Games

This article describes how teachers can use two African and Asian games (Mancala and Sungka) to help students with learning disabilities succeed in school. It discusses the history of the games, how to play, the benefits of the games for children with disabilities, and choosing which game to use. (Contains references.) (CR)

• Author/Creator: de la Cruz, Rey E., Cage, Cheryl E., Lian, Ming-Gon John
• Date Published: Jan-Feb
• Journal/Secondary Title: TEACHING Exceptional Children
• Notes: FirstSearch indicates your institution subscribes to this publication. Libraries worldwide that own item: 1248 UNIV OF COLORADO AT BOULDER Search the catalog at the library of the University of Colorado at Boulder. ISSN: 0040-0599 English Theme Issue: Diversity in the New Millennium.; Target Audience: Practitioners Journal Article (CIJE) 080 Journal Articles; 141 Reports--Descriptive
• Number: 3
• Volume: 32
• Year: 2000

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Diversity Practices
• Subject: Elementary Secondary Education
• Subject: Learning Disabilities
• Subject: Learning Strategies
• Subject: Mathematics Instruction
• Subject: Multicultural Education

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