I think kids should be taught a few classic games, chess, checkers, mancala, backgammon, etc. For the simple fact that most of those games are universal, regar

I think kids should be taught a few classic games, chess, checkers, mancala, backgammon, etc. For the simple fact that most of those games are universal, regardless of language the chess rules are the same, so if there is a board you can strike up interaction regardless of language. It also introduces rules and strategic thought. Some kids might get into chess, most probably won't, but like most of the stuff in school, part of it is to expose kids to concepts that they might have an interest to persue.