Cat and mouse. Classic game for children

Many of the traditional games that we know today are thanks to the school stage . In the school, teachers use this type of hobbies to foster the relationship between children and instill in them work and team collaboration . In Guiainfantil.com we remembered the game of 'Gato y ratón' , a very fun h

Many of the traditional games that we know today are thanks to the school stage. In the school, teachers use this type of hobbies to foster the relationship between children and instill in them work and team collaboration.

In Guiainfantil.com we remembered the game of 'Gato y ratón', a very fun hobby that can be played both outdoors and in a closed place. In addition, this type of games serves as an exercise in child psychomotricity, hence it is a very useful tool for physical education teachers.

How to play Cat and mouse. Traditional game

The game of 'Cat and mouse' is a childhood pastime for group play. The rules consist of making a circle between all the participants holding hands.

Two children will be chosen at random, although previously you can draw to see who are the lucky ones. One of these two children will have the role of cat and another the mouse.

Once chosen, the children who form the circle will have to sing the following song: 'Mouse that catches you the cat, mouse that will catch you, if it does not catch you tonight, tomorrow you will get caught'.

While the song is playing, the mouse will run zig-zagging through the gaps formed between the participants' arms.

Meanwhile, the cat will have to chase him, but the participants will lower their arms and will not let him pass, although he can sneak through the holes, as long as he does not break them when passing.

When the cat touches the mouse, the game will end and then the mouse will become the cat and choose a person to act as a mouse.