Game ResoucesAn overwhelming majority of the song/games featured are very old, are in the public domain, and are no longer protected by copyright. In summary; all lyrics and games of their respective are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Any infringement, perceived or otherwise, should be brought to our attention immediately, and we will work to rectify it without delay. Below is a list of sources used: Bibliography www.centralconnector.com www.kidsturncentral.com www.landofmarbles.com www.streetplay.com Brewer,Susan Classic Playground Games (Pen & Sword Books 2008)ISBN 978-1-84468-025-2 Delamar,Gloria Children's Counting Out Rhymes,Fingerplays, Jump-Rope and Ball-Bounce CHants and Rhymes (McFarland& Company 1983) Gomme, Alice Traditional Games of England, Scotland and Ireland (London; Thames and Hudson; 1894; 2 vol.; ISBN 0-500-27316-2) Maguire, Jack Hopscotch, Hangman, Hot Potato, & Ha-ha-ha (Simon & Schuster; 1992; ISBN 0-671-76332-6;) Sterling Publishing Family Fun & Games (NY; Sterling Pub.; 1994; ISBN 0-8069-8776-6; 800 pgs)Play Around the World
www.geocities.com Children's Folklore Project is a fascinating multicultural and multilingual anthology in which children and teachers from 108 schools in 61 countries participated in a project to describe traditional games of their culture. Included are their rhymes and customs as well. www.Topics-mag.com An online magazine devoted to helping people learn English, did a special section entitled "Games we Played," which featured traditional children's games from around the world. www.GamesKidsPlay.net Is a collection of the rules and descriptions for hundreds of children's games and rhymes. The site is a strong resource with simple rules and some regional variations.
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