ACTIVITY #8

by: CAMARENES, JANCY M.

1. What is recreational Activities? - definition

Recreation is the playful activities, practices that involve spontaneity, freedom of expression,
creativity, joy, the pleasure of individual or collective form. Recreational activities involving
games, toys and games can be developed in schools, clubs, companies, camps, among other
spaces.

2. What is the significance of recreational activities for children?

It is significant because it can benefit a positive socialization with peers, improved

communication skills, the development of friendships, increased leisure skills, appropriate
behaviour development, enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence, increased autonomy, and a
feeling of community and acceptance for all.

3. Give examples of recreational activities.

4. Choose 1 Filipino Game played outdoors, explain its mechanics as well as its benefit s.

Do you like video games? If so, you’ll love Piko Game. Piko is a Philippine (Filipino) variation of
hopscotch, a game that dates back to ancient Rome. The game is played with two or more
players, using a small stone or pamato. The object of the game is to toss the Piko into each of
the squares without missing it.

However, there are a couple of mechanics and rules that must be followed in order for the
game to be played correctly.

 If you step on or over the line while playing, your turn is void and it goes to your
opponent.
 You cannot hop on one foot and then put two feet down in the same box; you must
keep hopping on one foot until you reach the next box.
 The pamato must be tossed from behind the line and not in front of it.
 You cannot touch or pick up the pamato while hoping forward; you can only touch or
pick it up when you are hoping back.
 You will pick up the pamato when on the box just before where the pamato is. Unless it
is a divided box, you have to be on one foot when picking it up.
 You cannot put your pamato on a line; it has to be inside the box.

Benefits of Piko Game

Piko game comes with many benefits. It is a fun activity you can do with family and friends

Want to have some fun in the backyard with family and friends but don’t want to break the
bank? Piko game is perfect for you. It’s a cheap and cheerful way to enjoy some quality time
with loved ones.