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The children sit in two rows opposite each other with a space between. One child takes the place of “cat,” being blindfolded, the cat standing at one end of the row and the mouse at the opposite end. They start in opposite directions, guiding themselves by the chairs, the cat trying to catch the mouse. When the mouse is caught it is made the “cat,” and one of the company takes the place of the mouse.
Games for All Occasions by Mary E. Blain
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Wow, just wow… Where to begin with this one – You bind your children’s hands and feet, stick a broom through their arms and legs to further immobilizing them, then set them to war against another “Rooster.”
The only thing missing from the description is how to place bets and what an acceptable vig is.
I had a bit of an internal struggle about this post – I actually changed the name of this game from what the book officially called it. I so wanted to stay true to the original and avoid the self-censorship, but in the end decided that I didn’t want the type of traffic that could possibly come from the real title. I wonder if Mr. Blister of Strange Games had a similar struggle about Crap Surfing?
So enjoy this slightly modified game, and feel free to call me a big wuss in the comments.
What is the best part about Easter?
As we ramp up towards the holiday, I think back on how exciting every holiday was as a child. It’s actually terribly disappointing that I no longer count down the days before each day in anticipation of the fun, candy, and presents.
So, as the week progresses I’m going to share some fun easter links and try to get back some of that blissful childhood wonder.
Here are some of the fun Easter links I’ve run across so far:
With spring rushing in there are plenty of windy fun games to play outside.
Trying to keep things flying or floating in the air is a kid favorite. I’m embarrassed to talk about the countless hours and hours that I would run around the house or outside with friends trying to keep a balloon or feather floating up in the air.
All the children, except one, sit on the floor around a sheet or table cloth which they hold about eighteen or twenty inches above the floor. A feather is placed on the sheet and at a signal the child nearest it blows the feather towards another child. The object is to keep the feather in the air, not allowing it to light.
The remaining child runs back and forth around the group trying to catch the feather. When he is successful, the person on whom the feather rested or was nearest to, changes place with him.
Games for All Occasions by Mary E. Blain
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March has gone out like a lamb, just as it should be and we’re ready to slog through April. What better way to get through it than blindfolded?
Here is one of the many blindfolded games in this book. Maybe it’s just me, or maybe we have more sharp objects laying around the house than they used to, but it seems just a might bit dangerous to have kids running around chasing each other while blindfolded.
Also, she matter of factly states the answers to the call and answer the children do for this game, but I’ve never heard it before. Does anyone know the history of the “How many horses has your father?” question, or what it’s from?
Or maybe she just made it up for this game, either way it’s interesting.
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Does your family make the time to sit down together and have some fun playing games?
There are tons of experts and advocates of a Family game night, and they all make great points. It really is a wonderful opportunity to interact with your children. Some of the benefits that most people ascribe to a family game night are:
These are all obviously great things, but really I think that what most gets over looked by everyone is the selfish part of it. It gives adults a chance to be kids again! While playing board games with your family, the days worries and problems fade away.
So, do you have a family game night and what do you play if you do?
Ahhh the good ol’ days when children could sing about cask’s of ale. Where have we gone wrong? Maybe it was around the same time farmers trumped millers as the pinnacle dog owners…
It could be worse though. At least children still appreciate life’s simple games. Like the Drawer Guitar or everyone’s favorite, maggot painting. I know I always wished for party games like that.
Anyway, here is the 100 year old take on this classic children’s song.
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All the children except the one who passes the button sit in a circle with hands placed palm to palm in their laps.
The child passing the button holds it between her palms and goes to each one, in turn, slipping her hands between the palms of the children. As she goes around the circle she drops the button into some child’s hands, but continues going around as long after as she pleases, so the rest will not know who has it.
Then she stads in the middle of the circle and says: “Button, button, who has the button?” All the children guess who has it, the one calling out the correct name first is out and it is his turn to go around with the button.
Games for All Occasions by Mary E. Blain
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Three cheers for kid’s party games and family fun.
Here are some of the best children’s links that I’ve found over the last week:
Matching Eggs
April 4th, 2007The Easter fun continues, did you find your Child like excitement yet?
More Easter Crafts and Games:
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