Kagome kagome

Kagome kagome (かごめかごめ) · Japan

The child sitting in the middle with eyes closed guesses who is behind them when the song ends.

Age
3+ years3–6 years
Players
5+ players
Where
Indoors and outdoors
Time
~10 min

You’ll need

  • None needed

How to play

  1. One child sits in the middle with their eyes closed.
  2. The others hold hands in a circle and walk round, singing.
  3. When the song ends, everyone stops, and the child in the middle guesses who is standing right behind them.

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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