Five stones

Anatolia (astragaloi in ancient Greece)

One stone is thrown into the air, and a stone on the ground is snatched up before it lands.

Age
6+ years3–6 years
Players
1–4 players
Where
Indoors and outdoors
Time
~15 min

You’ll need

  • Five small, round stones

How to play

  1. Scatter the five stones on the ground.
  2. Throw one into the air, pick up a stone from the ground before it lands, and catch the one in the air.
  3. Carry on by picking them up two, three and four at a time.

Safety

Always play these games with an adult watching, in a way that suits your child’s age and the surface underfoot. Keep games with small pieces (marbles, five stones, mangala) away from children under 3.

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