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Native Games: K - 4th Grades

Grade Level:
Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject:
Social Studies
State Standards:
MTSS.H.3.1 identify tribes in Montana by their original and current names

MT SS.G.4.2 identify and label the tribes in Montana and their indigenous
territories, and current locations

Traditional games were important for the survival of a tribe through the skills and lessons the games taught the young, including an appreciation for the natural world, connections between oneself and spirit, and connections between members of the community. Physical games helped to teach survival skills of endurance and strength, and intuition games taught how to make observations using the five senses.

Last updated: December 18, 2021