How to Use This Resource
The bone game is a traditional counting game played by Blackfoot children.
Originally, the game would have been played with carved bones from the ribs
of bison. It was used to help teach children to count.
Your students can make their own set of bones. Use this picture as a guide.
Bones can be made on craft sticks or tongue depressors (something that will
land up or down). Counting can be done in any language.
Markers tend to bleed on the wood, so we recommend using pencil or pencil
crayons. A light spray of clear acrylic can help protect them.
4 2 3 0 0
points points points points points
If a bone lands blank side up,
zero points are scored.
To play: Students will toss their set of bones onto the floor. They will count their
points. The next player will pick up the bones and toss them. Play continues until
one player reaches 20—the first player to reach 20 wins.
If you are looking for other resources to learn about Indigenous People who live
in Canada, be sure to check out this blog post.
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