GOOD MORNING
Good Morning!
Mystery Box
Objectives:
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• Explain what are recreational games
• Differentiate recreational games with sports
• Appreciate the essence of recreational games
Word Hunt
P A L O S E B O Q R S T
A W E T R U M P O W V U
T U M B A N G P R E S O
E H H B F B A Z Y X I Q
N Q V N M E T U S Q P R
T A G U T A G U A N A F
E S A R A N G O L A R G
R U E W P I K O Q R T U
O L U K S O N G B A K A
S I K Y O Q R T Y U O Q
1. Patentero
2. Palosebo
3. Tumbang Preso
4. Tagutaguan
5. Saranggola
6. Sipa
7. Sikyo
8. Piko
9. Trumpo
10. Luksong-baka
PALARONG
LAHI
Guide Questions:
[Link] have you observed
on the video that was
presented?
[Link] you think that those
recreational games are still
being played by young
people today? Why or why
not?
What is Laro ng Lahi?
What is Palarong Lahi/Laro
ng Lahi?
“LARO” is the Pilipino generic term
for all forms of recreational play.
Filipinos say “Laro tayo” meaning
“Let’s play” whether they wish to
play for fun without concern for
consequence or engage in a highly
competitive contest.
Laro ng Lahi is a cultural treasure
(yaman ng lahi) cherished by
generations of Filipinos. Its favorite past
time that is close to the hearts of
Filipinos, encompassing generations
from our grandparents, to our parents,
and among the youth & toddlers of
today.
History of Palarong
Lahi/Laro ng Lahi
History of Palarong Lahi/Laro ng
Lahi
The first “Palaro ng Lahi” was held in Laoag,
Ilocos Norte, on February 10, 1984,
sponsored by the provincial government in
cooperation with the DECS.
History of Palarong Lahi/Laro ng
Lahi
Laro ng Lahi (Indigenous games in the
Philippines) was coined and popularized
by the Samahang Makasining (Artist
Club), Inc. in 2012 with the help of
National Commission for Culture and the
Arts and is used by the other Philippine
Local Government Unit, other
organizations and other institution.
History of Palarong Lahi/Laro ng
Lahi
However, even before coining “Laro ng Lahi”
by the National Commision for Culture and
Arts, kids were already gathering in the streets
or in their neighborhood playground to play
their favorite Pinoy games. Where children,
usually using native materials or instruments,
commonly play these games.
Three types of Palarong Lahi
Three types of Palarong Lahi
• SINGLE/INDIVIDUAL GAMES
Individual games are games which are played
by single participants or relay teams to inject
and add competition in the class.
• DUAL GAMES
Dual games are sets of activities done
by two more than two players.
• GROUP GAMES
Group games are sets of activities which require more
than four (4) members of the team. They are usually
practiced in class as their supplemental activities or
lead-up games.
Single/Individual Games
Single/Individual Games
1. Sipa
Sipa is a traditional Filipino
game that tests a player’s
balance, coordination, and
kicking skills. It involves using a
small object, usually made of
woven rattan or a washer with a
colorful tail, which players keep
in the air by repeatedly kicking
it without letting it touch the
ground.
Single/Individual Games
2. Piko
Piko is a classic outdoor game
played by children in the
Philippines. A geometric figure
with numbered sections is drawn
on the ground, and players use a
flat object as a "pamato" (marker).
The game challenges players'
balance and accuracy as they hop
across the sections to retrieve their
pamato.
Single/Individual Games
3. Palosebo
Palosebo is a traditional Filipino
game played during fiestas. A tall
bamboo pole is greased and set
upright with a prize at the top.
Participants compete to climb the
slippery pole and reach the prize,
requiring both physical strength
and strategy.
Single/Individual Games
4. Trumpo
Trumpo, or top spinning, is a fun
and skillful game using a spinning
top and string. Players wind the
string around the trumpo, throw it
into a designated area, and watch
it spin. The goal is to keep the
trumpo spinning the longest or to
knock others' tops out of the circle.
Single/Individual Games
5. Saranggola
Saranggola is a traditional
Filipino game where players craft
and fly kites made of bamboo,
paper, or plastic. It’s a fun,
competitive activity often played
in open fields with good wind.
Dual/Group Games
Dual/Group Games
1. Tumbang Preso
Tumbang Preso is a Filipino game
where players throw a slipper to
knock down a can while avoiding
being tagged by the "it" player,
who guards the target. The game
ends when a player knocks over
the can and retrieves the slipper.
Dual/Group Games
2. Patintero
Patintero is a team game where
players try to cross a grid while
avoiding being tagged by the
opposing team. Quick moves and
teamwork are key to winning the
game.
Dual/Group Games
4. Luksong
Baka
Luksong Baka is a Filipino game of
jumping and agility. One player
crouches to form the "baka" (cow),
and others take turns jumping over
them. The baka gradually increases
height, challenging players to jump
higher with each round.
Dual/Group Games
5. Luksong
Tinik
Luksong Tinik is a game of skill and
coordination played by teams. Two
players form a "tinik" (thorn) by
placing their hands and feet
together to create a barrier. The
other players take turns jumping
over the "tinik," which becomes
progressively higher.
Dual/Group Games
6. Agawang Base
Agawang Base is a lively group
game that involves two teams with
designated "bases." Players guard
their base while attempting to tag
opponents and invade the enemy
base. The game emphasizes
teamwork, strategy, and agility.
Dual/Group Games
7. Kadang-
Kadang
Kadang-Kadang, or stilt racing, is a
fun and competitive game using
wooden or bamboo stilts.
Participants race to the finish line
while balancing on the stilts,
testing their speed, coordination,
and focus.
Dual/Group Games
8. Pitik Bulag
Pitik-Bulag is a Filipino game where
one player closes their eyes, and
the other flicks their hand and
shows a random number of fingers.
The player with closed eyes
guesses the number. If correct,
they win, and players switch turns.
Dual/Group Games
9. Sack Race
The Sack Race is a classic game
that challenges players to hop their
way to the finish line while inside a
sack. It’s a test of speed, balance,
and determination, often played in
festive or sports events. This game
requires players to remain inside
their sack, jumping forward as fast
as possible without falling over.
Dual/Group Games
10. Calamansi Relay
The Calamansi Relay is a popular
Filipino game that tests players'
balance and concentration. Players
must carry a calamansi (lime) on a
spoon and race against time,
making sure not to let it fall. It’s a
fun game that adds excitement and
challenge to group activities.
Dual/Group Games
11. Tug of War
Tug of War is a thrilling team game
of strength and strategy. Two
teams compete by pulling opposite
ends of a heavy rope, aiming to
drag the other team across the
center line. It’s a great game for
teamwork and friendly
competition.
Dual/Group Games
12. Batong Bola
Batong Bola is a traditional Filipino
game where players showcase their
aim and precision. The goal is to hit
a specific target using small stones
or balls. This game develops hand-
eye coordination and is often
played casually in rural areas or
during school events.
Benefits of Palarong
Lahi
Benefits of Palarong Lahi
[Link] and Circulatory System:
• Regular exercise or playing healthy games
makes the heart muscles stronger and more
efficient.
The Respiratory System:
2.
• Breathing becomes not only more rapid, but
also deeper, thus making increased quantities
of oxygen available.
Benefits of Palarong Lahi
3. The Musculature:
• Healthy games strengthens the muscles,
promotes their development and increases
their efficiency. Stronger muscles lend better
support to the joints.
4. The skin:
• The pores of the skin open up during exercise,
The result is a healthier skin, because of more
efficient disposal of impurities and dirt
Benefits of Palarong Lahi
5. Temperature of the
body:
• The temperature of the body rises during
playing. This promotes the burning up of the
toxic substances in the body.
6. Mental Stability:
• Give as an avenue to enjoy and to have quality
time with out friends and love one's, resulting
to have a positive outlook about life.
Benefits of Palarong Lahi
7. Good Emotional
Condition
• because of the fun and exciting nature of laro
ng lahi it provides us a good feeling like fun and
excitement which is good for us.
8. Building Relationship
• majority of laro ng lahi are usually team in
nature resulting us to developed cooperation
and bond to our team mates.
Benefits of Palarong Lahi
9. Nationalism
• the most important aspect that we can get or
developed in playing laro ng lahi is patriotism
on our own culture.
Importance of Palarong
Lahi
Importance of Palarong Lahi
To INSTILL PATRIOTISM and love of
things that are Filipino. To ENLIVEN
COMMUNITIES by bringing back the
fun in neighborhoods. The Traditional
Filipino Street Games provides children
activities that are easy to play, using
materials that are easy to produce.
Importance of Palarong Lahi
Larong Lahi promotes PHYSICAL
(exercise), SOCIAL (camaraderie) &
EMOTIONAL (fun & shapes character)
activities through outdoor activities. The
physical health benefits of outdoor play
are obvious, yet the social and personal
benefits are equally as important.
GO LEFT!
Palarong Lahi
Promotes
GO RIGHT!
Palarong Lahi Promotes
GO LEFT! Social Development thru
interaction with other children
or adults.
Problem solving skills.
GO RIGHT!
Emotional & Physical
development.
Palarong Lahi Promotes
GO LEFT!
Eye-hand coordination.
Creativity by stimulating a
child's imagination and
cognitive skills.
Self -entertainment.
GO RIGHT!
Development of fine and large
motor skills
Fish bowl Technique
Outer circle
To adopt
To ban
Debate
“Should we adopt or ban
recreational games because
they are outdated”?
Dress Me Up!
The task of each group is to
dress up the figure (human
body) by pasting papers to it
with written learning for the
day.
Tara Laro Tayo!
Criteria:
Creativity- 20%
Originality- 30%
Content- 50%
100%
[Link] recreational activities important for
students?
[Link] will active participation help you
improve your physical body?
Word relay “I KNEW IT!”
Classify the given games if it is Sports or Recreational
game through the use of Venn Diagram.
Sports both Recreational
Games
Create a Learning-Centered environment that addresses the special educational needs of
the individual and group of learners in difficult circumstances where learners feel equally
involved.
Option 1 : Create a short song that represents recreational games
Example:
Recreational games, so much fun
Under the sky till day is done
Jumping, running, hearts so free
Playing together, happily.
Option 2: Make a short poem that describes the recreational games.
Example:
A joyful dance, a playful chace,
Laughter echoes in open space.
Balls that fly, and frisbees spin,
Recreational games, where smile
begin
Essay :
[Link] do recreational games contribute
to overall well-being and quality of life?
2. Explain how recreational games can
promote physical activity and health
benefits.
Recreational activities play a significant
role in the total development of an
individual across various dimensions:
physical, mental, social, and emotional.
Tara, laro tayo!
Sir Ghe :-)
