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~ Jack Macguire (Author) "This is a more playful version of the traditional game Spelling Bee..." (more)
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PLAYING RULES FOR MORE THAN 250 GAMES AND SPORTS FOR CHILDREN OF EVERY AGE, INCLUDING INDOOR, OUTDOOR, PARTY, TRAVEL, WATER, MEMORY, AND CARD GAMES

Games galore! From Capture the Flag to Stickball and Volleyball, from Jacks and Old Maid to Word Lightning, here are easy-to-use instructions, recommendations, and scoring for more than 250 popular games and sports for children. Presented in quick-access format, this unique guide is ideal for parents, teachers, adult referees, grandparents, babysitters, and camp counselors. Featuring:

* Games to play on grass, on pavement, on steps and stoops, inside houses for rainy days and parties, and while traveling
* Step-by-step instructions and rules for each game, complete with clear diagrams and line drawings
* Games for children of all ages and playing abilities
* Multiple lists that make it easy for you to find the perfect game for a specific situation (by number of players, etc.)
* The origins of games through interesting anecdotes
* Tips on choosing sides, determining who goes first, selecting who is "It," and more

HAVE FUN!



About the Author

Jack Maguire author of Creative Storytelling and What Does Childhood Taste Like? conducts storytelling programs and workshops in the New York City area.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Fireside; 1st Fireside Ed edition (August 1, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671763326
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671763329
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,313 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Game BOOK!, May 15, 1999
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I love this book! I have used it so much I had to order a second copy. As a teacher, I have used many of these games to play with my class during recess, on school trips, and after a lesson is finished. The book is easy to use for any age or interest level. These are the games I remember playing as a kid. I highly recommend you buy it!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you have children or work with kids, it's a MUST!!!, August 8, 2001
By L. Schmucker "ToOzToto" (North Canton, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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I couldn't put this book down -- it's like reading a best seller! It brought back wonderful memories of my childhood. Games I always wanted to share with my kids, but couldn't remember exactly how to play them are not a problem now. I'm also a new Girl Scout leader (starting my 2nd year) and I know, already, this book will provide hours of fun. **One of the best reference books for entertaining children (and adults) I've come across.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Children's Game Book Ever, April 19, 2006
I LOVE this book and I'm not a teacher NOR do I have children (just lots of nieces and nephews)! I've always been a board game fan and this book brings back memories of all the fun we used to have as kids. This is a great book for parents to get kids away from video games and get outside and have fun while being active. It covers almost any children's game you can think of in a manner that touches on all the detail I've forgotten over time. It's divided into chapters such as: Indoor Games; Games to Play on Grass and Playgrounds; Games to play on Pavement, Steps and Stoops; Games in Water; Party Games and Travel Games.

There are games I played that I didn't remember the names or the rules...they're all here. Card games like Old Maid, Fish and Hearts; Paper games like Hangman, Boxes (where you make the dots and connect the lines to form boxes) and String games like Cat's Cradle. There was even the game that you folded the paper and wrote stuff on the inside and you sliped the paper box thing over your fingers to answer the other person's questions. Here it's called Cootie Catcher but I can guarantee we didn't call it that! LOL

Writing this review makes me want to go play some hopscotch! See ya' later.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Kids' Game Book Ever!
I love this book so much I got it for our tutoring program and a couple of people who work with kids. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars FUN, FUN,FUN
lots of fun games for kids, easy to understand directions, lots of choices for all # of groups big or small. I gave this as a gift to my 10 yr. old niece, she loves it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Great book, has every game I can remember from summer camp and so many more, with easy to understand instructions.
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This book got so much use when I was a girl scout leader and with the neighborhood kids, especially parties! Read more
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This book was a big hit for our family and my 7 year old son really had fun playing some of the indoor games.. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hopscotch,Hangman, Hot Potato& Ha Ha Ha : A Rulebook of Children's Games
What a great book, I teach P.E. and do afterscool care, I use this book all the time. It has great games for indoor and outdoors. Get it you won't regret it.
Published on January 13, 2007 by Cornerstone School

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The best one book for playing games with elementary students. New games, old games, cooperative games, competitive games, variations on games- it's all here. Read more
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