Local and Traditional Games
Class 4 · Physical Education and Well Being
5 ideas in Class 4 Physical Education and Well Being, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Marble and Letter Chase Games
Part of: Target and trick games
Anti Pil digs a small hole called a pil. Order follows closeness to the hole, marbles flick with thumb and finger drawn like a bow, holed players may strike others' marbles, and the last marble standing wins. In the missing-letter chase, a denner drops a handkerchief behind sitters and runs; caught denners repeat, seated catchers turn denners, and unnoticed drops end in tapping rounds.
Why it matters. Marbles train fine finger control and fair order. Chase rounds train alertness to quiet threats behind.
Try it in two minutes
- Dig a small hole and flick marbles near it.
- Order players by closeness to the hole.
- Drop a hanky behind sitters and chase gently.
Try at home. Flick coins near a cup in order with family.
Cat-Rat and Blind Strike Games
Part of: Target and trick games
In Indur Beral the rat crawls inside on all fours while the cat hunts outside and the circle blocks; if the cat breaks in, the rat dashes out till caught. Tekeli Bhonga blindfolds hitters, spins them round, gives two ten-second chances at a middle ball while teammates call directions, scoring each hit while keeping swings safe.
Why it matters. Circle guarding trains teamwork for the weak. Blind strikes train trust in mates' voices.
Try it in two minutes
- Guard a runner inside a hand circle.
- Blindfold gently and spin slowly.
- Guide a blindfolded tap with calls.
Try at home. Guide a blindfolded family member to tap a cushion.
Colour Hunt and Face-Mark Games
Part of: Colour, catch and care
Rinky Pinky Ponk names a colour and all race to touch it before the denner tags them; caught runners turn denners, and wood, stone or iron can replace colours. In the southern face-mark game, partners study a drawn face for a minute, then blindfolded place a bindi or ring in one minute for two exact or one near point.
Why it matters. Colour hunts sharpen senses and speed. Blind placing trains space sense and steady hands.
Try it in two minutes
- Call a colour and touch it fast.
- Study a face picture for a minute.
- Place a sticker blindfolded near its spot.
Try at home. Place stickers on a drawn face with closed eyes.
Stick-Ball and Bear Games
Part of: Colour, catch and care
Gaind Tora plays Indian hockey with bent sticks and cloth balls through cone goals. Chho Chho answers sky standing up, and the last stander bear-walks on three limbs catching dodgers who chant inside the ring. Puchi Khela extends legs to Odia song rhythms till one holder remains. Silent Kabaddi raids thirty silent seconds while foes joke to crack a straight face.
Why it matters. Stick goals join space sense with teamwork. Bear dodges and rhythm holds build limbs, laughter control and calm.
Try it in two minutes
- Pass a ball through cone goals.
- Bear-walk gently inside a circle.
- Hold a straight face for thirty seconds.
Try at home. Hold straight faces while family jokes for thirty seconds.
Catch, Pull and Protect Games
Part of: Colour, catch and care
Dhop Khela throws rubber balls at rivals who catch or dodge; missed or waist-hit players join the throwers till one side owns all. Anding Oka seats matched pairs feet-to-feet to pull a stick till falls or releases, starting fair on the whistle. Turai Kar rings protectors elbow-locked round a tree while attackers seek its trunk, and trunk touches reverse the roles.
Why it matters. Catching raids train anticipation, fair pulls train grip, and tree guarding grows love for nature.
Try it in two minutes
- Catch soft throws with a partner.
- Pull a stick seated with matched pairs.
- Ring-guard a tree trunk together.
Try at home. Play seated stick pulls with equal partners.
What your child will practise
- Cat-Rat and Blind Strike Games: Jungle Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Catch, Pull and Protect Games: Ocean Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Colour Hunt and Face-Mark Games: Jungle Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Marble and Letter Chase Games: Treasure Quest (Match It Up)
- Stick-Ball and Bear Games: Ocean Quest (Flip and Match)
- Quiz: Cat-Rat and Blind Strike Games (8 questions)
- Quiz: Catch, Pull and Protect Games (8 questions)
- Quiz: Colour Hunt and Face-Mark Games (8 questions)
- Quiz: Marble and Letter Chase Games (8 questions)