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I WONDER - Where Was Table Tennis Invented?

By Learning MoleAges 4-8
I WONDER - Where Was Table Tennis Invented?

This video is answering the question of where was table tennis invented.

Subjects:TriviaScienceStory time
Topics:HistoryGames

Tips for Parents

  • Here's how to talk to your child about it

    Table tennis was invented in England in 1890 by David Foster. It was created as an indoor version of lawn tennis when the weather was bad. They used a cork as a ball at first.

  • Some activities you can do with your child now

    - Play a game of table tennis with your child using a small table and a soft ball, like a foam ball, to recreate the indoor setting mentioned in the video. - Have a discussion with your child about other indoor games they enjoy playing, such as board games or card games, and compare them to table tennis. - Encourage your child to be curious about the history of other sports or games and help them research and learn about their origins. - Create a mini "sports museum" with your child, showcasing various sports equipment and artifacts, including a table tennis paddle, to further explore the world of sports.

  • Pretend play with your child

    GAME NAME: Table Tennis Time Travel INSTRUCTIONS: Travel back to 1890 and pretend to be David Foster introducing the first game of table tennis. Use a table and create mini versions of cricket, football, and lawn tennis. Play with a cork as a ball to experience the early days of table tennis.

  • 1 take away from the video for your child

    "Table tennis was invented in 1890 as an indoor alternative to outdoor sports like cricket and lawn tennis. It teaches us to adapt and find solutions when faced with challenges."