Color and Play Games
Welcome to Ozark Folk Center Playground!
Pioneer children had simple toys and games, many of which have been passed down through the ages and are still enjoyed today. Toys and dolls were made from available materials, such as pebbles, rope, wood, wool and cloth. Children played jacks or "knucklebones," dating back to ancient Greece, and follow-the-leader, originating in the 12th century. Below you will find samples of pioneer children's games.
Fox & Geese is a very old board game that was brought to the Ozark region by the first European settlers. This game was based on Solitaire and is fun for people of all ages. The object is for the geese to pen up both foxes or for the foxes to capture twelve of the geese.
Follow these steps to play:
- Click on the "Game 1" and "Game 2" links.
- Print the pages for both games.
- Read the instructions on the pages.
- Find another player.
- Begin playing!
Fox and Geese
is a very old board game that was brought to the Ozark region by the
first European settlers. This game was based on Solitaire and is fun
for people of all ages. The object is for the geese to pen up both
foxes or for the foxes to capture twelve of the geese.
Ozark Animal Crossword Puzzle - What is a three-letter word for "crossword puzzle?" The answer is "F-U-N". Begin your adventure by clicking on the image to your right. Once you solve the puzzle, you can color the page!
Coloring Pages - Click on the images to your right and print the pages. On the first page, an Ozark musician is demonstrating several authentic pioneer instruments, including the Pickin' Bow, fiddle and dulcimer. The second coloring page shows a Blacksmith Shop from the Pioneer days.