Fun Fact Friday

Hopscotch

If you have chalk, I'd like you to make your own hopscotch court. >> Did you know that there is some evidence that there was an ancient form of hopscotch that Roman children played?

>> The first recorded reference of the game dates to the late 17th century under the name "scotch-hop" and "scotch-hopper."

>> Hopscotch is played in almost every country in the world.

>> The game requires gross motor skills and good balance.

>> In France, the game is called "Escargot" (which means snail).