...to us. At home we did similar things, such as riding our bikes. Really good old days.

Me, too, with the Thin Mints. I don't remember the names, either, and understand that they can be different depending on locale? I also liked the chewy coconut ones, and the peanut butter sandwich cookies, but given only one choice, I'd choose Thin Mints.

Yes, jump rope and swings were good.

Only our grade school had drinking fountains...I don't know why, but we did use them. We also had them at parks, zoos, etc.

Some teachers inhibit learning, or at least take the joy from it.