Here's an example of a jump rope {skipping}rhyme that mentions a famous person:

George Washington

never told a lie.

'till he ran around the corner

(Drag out while singing. The jumper runs out and run around a turner then jumps back in and the song continues)

stole a cherry pie.

How many cherries were in that pie?

1.2.3.4....(count until the jumper messes up)

Contributed by Solana Reed

http://www.gameskidsplay.net/jump_rope_ryhmes/jump_george_washington.htm

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I like children's playground rhymes because they showcase children's creativity. I'm interested in this subset of children's playground rhymes {rhymes that mention famous people} because they preserve children's take on people who are currently in the news, or children's take on historical figures.