This section covers some popular games from around the world. In addition to the activities, use the quick facts listed for each country to develop your student’s awareness and appreciation of different places and peoples.

GHANA
Location: West Africa
Capital: Accra
Official Language: English
Ampe
Source: Juba This and Juba That: 100 African-American Games for Children by Darlene Hopson, Derek Hopson, and Thomas Clavin
This game is ideal for groups of 12 to 20, ranging in age from 8 to 12 years.
how to play
	Choose one player to be the leader, and the others stand in a semicircle, with the leader facing the player at either end of the group.
	The leader and the player both clap hands. Then they jump in place at the same time. Then they jump and thrust one foot forward.
	If the two have put the same foot forward, the leader is out and the player takes her place. If they have thrust a different feet forward, the leader moves to the next player and the same routine begins.
	A point is scored every time the leader is successful. Every player takes a turn as a leader. The one who scores the most points wins.