A collection of the folk rhymes that American children chant while choosing "it" in games. Includes instructions for using fists in a circle.

A collection of counting-out rhymes with background information and instructions.

Instructions for playing a variety of games, written by a nine-year-old.

Examples of rhymes used in counting-out games. Includes audio excerpts.

An audio transcript providing information about the history of counting-out rhymes and descriptions of how they are used in games.

Click on the map to find examples of rhymes used in counting-out games in different countries.