Old fashioned children's games : over 200 outdoor, car trip, song, card, and party activities

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Title:

Old fashioned children's games : over 200 outdoor, car trip, song, card, and party activities

Author:

O'Bryan, Sharon (Sharon Elizabeth)

ISBN:

9780786405589

Personal Author:

O'Bryan, Sharon (Sharon Elizabeth)

Publication Information:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c1999.

Physical Description:

143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

Abstract:

"Let's play a game!" Say this to a child today and watch that child make a beeline for the nearest video arcade. But what about the good old games - the ones that gave kids a chance to kick a ball at recess, or kick the can on a summer night? Do children on car trips still pass the time with alphabet contests or crazy songs? Does anyone remember how to win at Slap Jack or Old Maid? The author remembers - and in this book she shares her delightful repertory of games and songs too much fun to be forgotten. There are run around games for outdoor fun, card games for rainy days, and car trip and birthday party games. Dozens of old-time favorite songs are included with music.

Subject Term:

Games.

Outdoor games.

Singing games.

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Summary

Whatever happened to the old-fashioned children's games and songs? Old favorites like Kick the Can, Fox and Geese, and Red Rover encouraged camaraderie, physical activity, coordination and social interaction--as electronic and computer games never can. Family and campfire singalongs helped preserve the folksong and storytelling tradition while instilling in children a sense of community and a confidence in their musical capability.

Writer and poet Sharon O'Bryan has gathered a collection of the old games and songs. She brings the old days back to life with instructions for outdoor games like King of the Mountain; car games like Graveyard; card games including Old Maid; and favorite party games such as Blind Man's Bluff. Lyrics and music to singing games and campfire songs are added to this collection to offer old style amusement for every child and occasion.