Street games

Abstract

The study aimed to compare 4th-grade elementary school students from urban and suburban schools in Marechal Cândido Rondon regarding the practice of street games, identifying the most known and practiced ones. Considering factors such as urban growth, electronic entertainment, and lack of safety, many traditional games are being forgotten. The population consisted of 15 children from private schools in the city center, living in apartments, and 15 children from suburban schools, aged 9 to 12 years. A questionnaire with 10 questions about the knowledge and practice of street games was applied. The results showed that suburban children have 100% knowledge and practice of these games, while in the city center, some children practice them only in specific places, and two children were completely unaware of them. The research emphasizes the importance of cultural preservation of street games, which face challenges due to the lack of physical space, safety, and parents' availability.