[Namron] Beltane kid's games

[Jim L Couch]

Pookey..

Any idea when you will know about this library deal. Also, is the the same 
as the "Jack and the Beanstalk" thing or different? 

Take care
Jim

On 4/29/05, Lord Pooky <lord_pooky at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> >
> >Here are a few ideas I would like to submit for consideration as 
> children's
> >entertainment for Beltane. If the children find time with ME doing things
> >like this more entertaining then behaving in their respective camps with
> >their respected parents, we might consider finding room outside Libraries
> >for what might be effectionately called " SCA Spang Fair " or somethin'.
> >
> >Most are outside games, and I hope as do we all it won't be too rainy.
> >I will research and submit more outdoor and indoor ideas this week.
> >Any and all feedback concerning these events would be highly appreciated
> >(yea Pooky whatever you want) doesn't count.
> >
> >
> >
> >Pooky's Love game
> >
> >Have the kids use assigned numbers and you'll need those assigned numbers
> >written on separate pieces of paper to pull out of a hat. If your players
> >don't have pre-assigned numbers have them stand in a circle and count out
> >loud giving each them a number. Pre-make paper hearts that either hinge 
> or
> >can be folded. Each child can decorate a heart. Provide various prizes 
> that
> >can be won if the right heart is found such as heart erasers, heart
> >pencils,
> >chocolate bars, Cracker Jacks, fruit snacks, stickers and other fun 
> items.
> >On the inside of each heart write the prize that the player will receive 
> if
> >they open that heart. Seal the heart closed with a piece of tape so no 
> one
> >can see what they might win. Select music that applies to the theme like
> >"Written On My Heart" and "Here In My Heart", both by the new group "Plus
> >One" are great songs. Have each player start by holding onto a heart 
> while
> >all players are standing in a circle together. The players will pass the
> >hearts to the next person in a clockwise fashion while the music plays.
> >Pause the music and pull out a number. The person having that number will
> >open the heart that they are holding and receive the prize written in it.
> >Once they receive their prize they will be out of the game along with the
> >heart that they opened. Start up the music again and pull out another
> >number. Keep playing until you run out of prizes or time. If you run out 
> of
> >time towards the end, the last remaining few can open their hearts at the
> >same time.
> >
> >Catch a Spang
> >
> >A great way to add competition to a simple game of catch. Mark off 2 
> square
> >areas for a comfortable throwing distance apart. Make the squares large
> >enough so that players can easily throw a Spang from one square to land 
> in
> >the other-perhaps 5 yards square. One player stands in each square 
> tossing
> >the Spang back and forth. You score a point if the Spang lands inside the
> >other player's square or if the other player throws it so that it lands
> >outside your square. Adjust the size of the squares according to the
> >ability
> >of the players. For example a younger player could be given a smaller 
> box.
> >All throws must be underhand. If set up correctly, this should feel like 
> a
> >game of catch with both players catching it most of the time. If that is
> >not
> >happening you need to adjust the dimensions. That will maximize the fun.
> >
> >Lilly Pad Chase
> >
> >One person is designated as "it". All players wear a spang on top of the
> >head. The object is to catch up and tag them others without losing the
> >spang. If indoor obstacle course, the person being chased is to get 
> through
> >without being tagged or losing the spang. This would be a great game for
> >wheelchair participants. Better then trhis might be : Liily Pad Race:
> >Spang on head; no hands.
> >
> >
> >Spang Toss
> >
> >Standing six to eight feet away toss a Spang on the floor. Each player
> >tosses his/her Spang to see how close it lands to the first without
> >touching. The closest player gets two points and throws first. 
> Variations,
> >anyone that touches you loses a point so watch your Spangy toes. But
> >remember the one that is the closest gets to throw first.
> >
> >
> >Jump the Spang
> >
> >Attach a rope to a Spang that will be long enough to swing for people to
> >jump over. I should swing the Spang in a circle horizontally, no higher
> >than
> >most knees. Once I have the Spang moving the group should move in around 
> ME
> >and try to jump over the Spang. Anyone hit by the Spang or rope is out of
> >the game and movement of the Spang should continue until there is a 
> winner.
> >If we do this I should be the one to swing the rope no higher then Knee
> >high. (a little leary of this one)
> >
> >
> >Pass the Spang
> >
> >All players are in a circle. Have players start passing the Spang around
> >the
> >circle until the music stops. The player holding the Spang is out and you
> >continue again until one person is left the winner. For different
> >variations
> >have them pass under one leg, toss up in the air then pass, or spin 
> around
> >before passing.
> >
> >
> >Snag the Spang (I like this one most, so far)
> >
> >I would be the referee, then divide into two teams. Line up about 20 feet
> >across from each other and spread out about three to four feet apart. The
> >Spang (or 2) is/are placed in the center of the play area. Have each team
> >count off so that each player has a number - one, two, three and so on. 
> We
> >could even pick topics like wolves, foxes, bears, etc.
> >I will start the game by calling out one set like number one. From both
> >teams a player will come out and try to steal the Spang without being
> >tagged. The first one to grab the Spang and get back across his/her line
> >without being tagged by the other player earns a point. If you are tagged
> >while stealing the other team receives the point. Play up to 20 - 25
> >points.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Where's the Spang (if it rains)
> >
> >One person is to hide a Spang. Once this is complete have players return.
> >Players start searching the area and as one gets closer they will be told
> >that they are warmer. If they are not they will be told that they are
> >colder. The person that finds the Spang be the next to hide it.
> >
> >
> >Wrap the Lepper
> >
> >Set up teams with 2-4 players on each team. One person on each team will 
> be
> >the lepper and each team will be given 2 rolls of toilet paper. They will
> >have 5 minutes to complete the game. The team players are to circle 
> around
> >the mummy and pass the toilet paper to each other while wrapping the 
> mummy
> >in it. I (or a brass) will be the judge and decide which team has created
> >the best mummy design. (Good for indoors)
> >
> >
> >More fun ideas on the way,
> 
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