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What did caddo Indian kids do for fun?

Games

* Chunkey. A game played with a stone disc and a stick. The object of the game was to throw the disc as far as possible.

* Double ball. A game played with two wooden balls. The object of the game was to throw the balls at a target.

* Lacrosse. A team sport played with a wooden stick and a leather ball. The object of the game was to score goals by throwing the ball into the opponent's net.

* Shinny. A game played with a wooden stick and a puck. The object of the game was to hit the puck into the opponent's goal.

Toys

* Dolls. Dolls were made from wood, clay, or corn husks. They were often decorated with paint or beads.

* Tops. Tops were made from wood or bone. They were often decorated with paint or carvings.

* Kites. Kites were made from paper or cloth. They were often decorated with paint or feathers.

* Rattles. Rattles were made from deer hooves, turtle shells, or gourds. They were often decorated with paint or beads.

Other activities

* Swimming. Caddo children loved to swim in the rivers and lakes.

* Fishing. Caddo children fished for food and for fun.

* Hunting. Caddo children hunted for food and for sport.

* Gathering. Caddo children gathered nuts, berries, and other plants for food.

* Playing music. Caddo children played music on drums, flutes, and rattles.

* Dancing. Caddo children loved to dance. They danced at ceremonies, festivals, and social gatherings.

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