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GAME-ROCK SCHOOL

THIS GAME IS PLAYED IN STEPS WITH A TEACHER OR PLAY-TEACHER AT THE
TOP OF THE STEPS. SHE HIDES A ROCK (OR THIMBLE AS IT IS PLAYED
IN S.C.) IN ONE OF HER HANDS AND THE CHILDREN INDIVIDUALLY GUESS
WHICH ONE IT IS IN. PUPILS GET PROMOTED UP ONE STEP AT A TIME
WHEN THEY GUESS THE CORRECT HAND.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT PLAYED THIS AS A CHILD IN BELFAST, MIDDLE TENNESSEE.

Where learned: PEABODY COLLEGE

Subject headings: ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Structure for dance, game, pastime, sport, drama, etc.

Date learned: 06-13-1972

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