A four square court is a great area to add to a playground or even temporarily to a gym floor. The court size can be adjusted so it’s easier for smaller players to cover the court. Cycling players in and out of the game allows multiple people to play. While the basic rules are pretty much the same, […]

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 […]