Cat and mouse

Gatto e topo · Italy and Europe

The circle protects the mouse and blocks the cat.

Age
4+ years3–6 years
Players
8+ players
Where
Outdoors
Time
~15 min

You’ll need

  • None needed

How to play

  1. The players hold hands in a circle, with the mouse inside and the cat outside.
  2. By raising and lowering their arms, the circle opens a gate for the mouse and shuts it on the cat.
  3. When the cat catches the mouse, a new cat and mouse are chosen.

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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