5 Traditional Filipino Games For Kids to Play | Knowledge Channel

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<h1 paraeid="{05ddd5f6-921e-4a56-94c5-cc317edf39d5}{170}" paraid="1" style="text-align:center">5 Traditional Filipino Games For Kids to Play</h1><h1 paraeid="{05ddd5f6-921e-4a56-94c5-cc317edf39d5}{170}" paraid="1" style="text-align:center"> </h1><p paraeid="{05ddd5f6-921e-4a56-94c5-cc317edf39d5}{170}" paraid="1">Are your kids virtually active but physically inactive? Manage screen time through interactive family time. Maximize outdoor play this Summer by introducing different and unique Filipino games to your kids! This is not just a way to improve physical health but also an opportunity to practice creativity, adaptability, and resourcefulness. Here are 5 Pinoy games to get you started! </p><div paraeid="{05ddd5f6-921e-4a56-94c5-cc317edf39d5}{240}" paraid="5"> </div><ol role="list" start="1">	<li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="" data-leveltext="%1." data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-listid="1" role="listitem">	<div paraeid="{05ddd5f6-921e-4a56-94c5-cc317edf39d5}{244}" paraid="6"><strong>Tumbang Preso  </strong></div>	</li></ol><p paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{2}" paraid="7">Did you know that you can use your slippers to play games? With just an empty can and chalk, you are all set to play tumbang preso. In this game, players use a slipper as “pamato” to hit a can guarded by an opponent. Need a refresher? Watch this tutorial from Basta Sports! </p><div paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{50}" paraid="8"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="485" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9UtIDw87hFw" title="Tumbang Preso | Basta Sports" width="657"></iframe> </div><ol role="list" start="2">	<li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="" data-leveltext="%1." data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-listid="1" role="listitem">	<div paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{61}" paraid="10"><strong>Patintero  </strong></div>	</li></ol><p paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{70}" paraid="11">If you feel like running, Patintero is good exercise! This game of blocking and escaping is also known as Harangang-Daga. Because similar to a mouse chase, the game is a race to cross the opponent’s territory without being tagged. Here is a quick Patintero tutorial from Basta Sports! </p><div paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{126}" paraid="12"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="485" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JXEbn9iubic" title="Patintero | Basta Sports" width="657"></iframe> </div><ol role="list" start="3">	<li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="" data-leveltext="%1." data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-listid="1" role="listitem">	<div paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{137}" paraid="14"><strong>Shato  </strong></div>	</li></ol><p paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{146}" paraid="15">It’s Shato time! This traditional Filipino game is like a native version of the popular sport baseball. But instead of a bat and a ball, Shato uses a pair of sticks, one of which is longer than the other. The longer stick functions as a bat to hit the shorter stick. Bring your best sticks while watching the game mechanics on this episode of Basta Sports! </p><div paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{158}" paraid="16"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="485" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SwefRd4CzFU" title="Shato | Basta Sports" width="657"></iframe> </div><ol role="list" start="4">	<li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="" data-leveltext="%1." data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-listid="1" role="listitem">	<div paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{169}" paraid="18"><strong>Kadang-Kadang </strong></div>	</li></ol><p paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{176}" paraid="19">Coconut? Why not! Kadang-Kadang, or Tiyakad, is designed for racing. The materials needed for this game are rope made from abaca, and a pair of coconut shells. Players will race wearing the coconut husk contraption. The first one to reach the finish line, wins. Here are some tips and techniques for you to ace this race! </p><div paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{214}" paraid="20"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="485" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JyAUIc1-PmQ" title="Kadang Kadang | Basta Sports" width="657"></iframe> </div><ol role="list" start="5">	<li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-font="" data-leveltext="%1." data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-listid="1" role="listitem">	<div paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{225}" paraid="22"><strong>Agawang Panyo </strong></div>	</li></ol><p paraeid="{772f84d3-be1c-4b16-8bdf-7d9c642d3fde}{236}" paraid="987080388">Get a handkerchief ready to wipe sweat and happy tears for  Agawang Panyo! In this game, two teams compete to take a handkerchief from their opponent and get back to their base without getting tagged by the opposing team. Ready to give it a try? Watch this play-by-play tutorial from Basta Sports! </p><div paraeid="{7694dd4a-ab9c-4dbf-8cbf-fcf29b39db5d}{15}" paraid="24"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="485" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EwW3IaOwrTg" title="Panyo ni San Pedro | Basta Sports" width="657"></iframe> </div><p paraeid="{7694dd4a-ab9c-4dbf-8cbf-fcf29b39db5d}{26}" paraid="1283365687">Engaging in physical activities does not have to be complicated. Even by just using everyday things, you can already set up a fun game day. You even get a bonus by creating fun memories for your kids and the whole family. Do you have more Pinoy games in mind? Share it with us!  For more fun and engaging educational content like this, follow Knowledge Channel’s official  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/knowledgechannelorg" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@knowledgechannelofficial" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/knowledgechannel" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knowledge_channel/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/kchonline" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>/X! </p>

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