TRADITIONAL PLAYGROUND GAMES

Ring a Ring o’roses

A singing game played by children, in which the players hold hands and dance in a circle, falling down at the end of the song.

 

Duck, Duck, Goose

One player is chosen to be the ‘tapper’ and walks around the outside of the circle. As he
walks around, he touches each child gently on the head whilst saying, ‘Duck, duck, duck.’

Mr. Crocodile

The players call out, ‘Mr. Crocodile, Mr. Crocodile can we cross your river?’
The Mr. Crocodile replies, ‘Only people wearing ....’
Those players lucky enough to have that colour on may cross the playground safely to
the designated home area.

Captain’s Coming

The players assemble in the centre of the playground. A leader is chosen
who calls out various commands, those need explanation to each participant
before the game can begin. The group competes with each other to complete the commands.