Playground games from yesteryear are still being played up and down the country. Why is that? Who teaches them? Who documents them? Who monitors and changes the rules? Well, the answer is children!

Games played in the playground are rich in learning and development opportunities and satisfy children’s social and competitive needs.

The popularity of the following playground games through the decades is a testament to this, and many games get passed down generations from year group to year group. See how the games change and how many you recognise here: