Rhymes and Counting

Counting-Out Rhymes in the World
Click on the map to find examples of rhymes used in counting-out games in different countries.
http://kidslink.bo.cnr.it/cocomaro/bandiere.htm

Counting-out Rhymes: The Mysteries of Eenie, Meenie
An audio transcript providing information about the history of counting-out rhymes and descriptions of how they are used in games.
http://www.recess.ufl.edu/transcripts/2004/0511.shtml

Dipping Rhymes
A collection of counting-out rhymes with background information and instructions.
http://www.freewebs.com/dippingrhymes/

Kidswordz
Instructions for playing a variety of games, written by a nine-year-old.
http://www.geocities.com/kidswordz/

Picking Who Is "It"
A collection of the folk rhymes that American children chant while choosing "it" in games. Includes instructions for using fists in a circle.
http://www.gameskidsplay.net/who_is_it/picking_it.htm