Floor Games by H.G. Wells (1911)
The story revolves around a group of children who create their own games and worlds on the floor using various objects. The narrative explores themes of imagination, creativity, and social interaction among children. It also touches on the idea that children's play can be a form of storytelling and world-building.
By H.G. Wells · First published 1911 · Genre: Children's Literature, Non-Fiction, Educational · 4 chapters · 7,678 words
First lines
The jolliest indoor games for boys and girls demand a floor, and the home that has no floor upon which games may be played falls so far short of happiness. It must be a floor covered with linoleum or cork carpet, so that toy soldiers and such-like will stand up upon it, and of a color and surface that will take and show chalk marks; the common green-colored cork carpet without a pattern is the best of all. It must be no highway to other rooms, and well lit and airy. Occasionally, alas! it must be scrubbed -- and then a truce to Floor Games. Upon such a floor may be made an infinitude of imaginative games, not only keeping boys and girls happy for days together, but building up a framework of spacious and inspiring ideas in them for after life. The men of tomorrow will gain new strength from nursery floors.
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Floor Games is listed on Textopian as a short story by H.G. Wells, dated 1911 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: H.G. Wells
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Non-Fiction, Educational, Family & Parenting, Hobby & Craft
- Length: 7,678 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 58 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is primarily focused on games and activities for children, emphasizing imaginative play and creativity.
- Non-Fiction — The book provides practical advice and descriptions of games, making it a guide for parents and caregivers.
- Educational — The book aims to educate parents on how to engage children in constructive play, fostering development and learning.
- Family & Parenting — The book addresses parents and caregivers, offering insights into enhancing children's playtime.
Tags
Science Fiction · Children's Literature · Imagination · Play · Fantasy · Adventure · Speculative Fiction · Social Commentary · Satire · Humor · Philosophy · Psychology
Contents
- The Toys to Have
- The Game of the Wonderful Islands
- Of the Building of Cities
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