This is What Playing Used to Look Like!

There were so many wonderful games we used to play!

From games that fell out of play to equipment now deemed too costly or unsafe for playgrounds, the way kids play has changed quite a bit. Not only that, but we spent most of our time outside. It was good for us and loafing around inside all day just usually wasn’t allowed.

Boys playing cards, 1910. Via/ Library of Congress
Sidewalk leapfrog, 1910s. Via/ Library of Congress
Having a ball in school, 1940s. Via/ Library of Congress
Playing “hunting little squirrels” 1940. Via/ Library of Congress
Jump rope, 1900. Via/ Flickr
Variation on the handkerchief game? Circa 1900. Via/ Library of Congress

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