Category Archives: Girl games
Had an interesting conversation…
Original author: bduda (bduda) [e-mail]
Had an interesting conversation at lunch the other day about whether or not playgrounds were sexist… Some folks said that while the boys will be all over the playspace, the girls often times huddle under a slide or off to the side and talk, or use their imagination to play different sorts of games on the playground, not necessarily climbing and sliding on the equipment. Does this mean most playgrounds are not girl-friendly? Is there such a thing? I see some truth in this, but also remember that some of the best at play, dodgeball, swings etc. at my elementary school were the ladies. Would love to hear what you think –
3..6…9.. the goose drank…
Original author: leroy [e-mail]
3..6…9.. the goose drank whine, mokey chewed tabacco on a sweet potato vine, the vine broke the money got choked, they all went to heaven in a little row boat. guys i really need the name of this song or where can i download it …please
OMG, I played Concentration…
Original author: Cookie
OMG, I played Concentration too in Miami, FL. However, we started it off with “Hands down…” Could you please help me fill in the blank? It went something like this: Hands down [fill in the blank] Gonna get One a piece No a piece No hesitation No demonstrations Such as Names of Girls Starting with A or Such as Names of Cars
Could you help me fill in…
Original author: Cookie [e-mail]
Could you help me fill in the blanks or words to a game I learned in the 70’s? It goes something like this: Hands down [fill in the blank] Gonna get One a piece No a piece No hesitations No demonstrations Such as Names of [You pick a subject such as cars and each person takes a turn naming a car or cars depending on the number required to be named for that round]
i love this one if someone…
I grew up playing jacks w/…
Original author: K
I grew up playing jacks w/ my girlfriend on our linoleum kitchen floors in the 70’s….I can’t believe no one has mentioned the raw spot you’d get on the outside of your pinky from playing jacks!! I remember having to wear band-aids sometimes, the skin would get so raw….what a memory.
Here’s a “Chinese Jumprope”…
Original author: Sally McGinnis [e-mail]
Here’s a “Chinese Jumprope” game we used to play/sing while jumping. Two, Four, Six, Eight, IN, OUT, ON! Explaining the song:
Here’s a “Chinese Jumprope”…
Original author: Sally McGinnis [e-mail]
Here’s a “Chinese Jumprope” game we used to play/sing while jumping. Two, Four, Six, Eight, IN, OUT, ON! Explaining the song:
i’m what was known as a tom…
Original author: geechigirl [e-mail]
i’m what was known as a tom boy back in the day. i like to consider myself more of a free sprit able to do what I want