This clapping circle game comes from Costa Rica. The words are in Spanish.     Tools: N/A Materials: N/A     Steps: Circle — All players sit in a circle. Prepare — Hands are held palms up. Right hand is placed above neighbor’s left. Sing — As you sing, the hands are clapped by the right hand hitting their neighbor’s […]

While I prefer that the “potato” is passed around the circle (either clockwise or counterclockwise), some kids like to throw it across the circle. Be sure what you use for the “potato” is soft enough not to hurt anyone. You may also have your own version of this game, so feel free to try it different ways to see […]

This is a favorite. You may find the rules to the right different from the ones you played as a child. Also, you might have called this game by a different name. If you have someone who can’t easily get up from the floor, we’ve also played this while sitting in chairs. It’s best to […]