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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)

• Contributor: de la Cruz, Rey E., Cage, Cheryl E., Lian, Ming-Gon John
• Date Published: Jan-Feb
• Journal/Secondary Title: TEACHING Exceptional Children
• Number: 3
• Volume: 32
• Year: 2000

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NIUSI: District Effort & Support: Student Services
• Network/channel: NIUSI: Families & Communities: Group Identity
• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Teaching Design & Practices

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