Cat and Mouse Circle Game
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Cat and Mouse Circle Game" is written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade (Ages 5-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Cat and Mouse circle game for K to 3rd grade: six steps for a circle chase game in a gym or outside, with the Cat and Mouse chant printed beside them. Part of our Lunar New Year holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Choose a Mouse to stand inside a big circle of children holding hands and a Cat to stand outside. After the Mouse says Midnight, the Cat chases, and the circle lifts arms for the Mouse and drops them to block the Cat. Choose two new players after each tag.
What students will practice
- Introduces Kindergarten to 3rd grade students to Lunar New Year and how families mark it with lanterns, red envelopes and the zodiac story.
- Practices counting, matching or problem solving through a game or puzzle with clear directions.
- Made for Kindergarten to 3rd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Cat and Mouse Circle Game?
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Choose a Mouse to stand inside a big circle of children holding hands and a Cat to stand outside. After the Mouse says Midnight, the Cat chases, and the circle lifts arms for the Mouse and drops them to block the Cat. Choose two new players after each tag.
What is the Cat and Mouse Circle Game?
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One page with six numbered How to play steps and a box with the chant. The Cat asks What time is it, Mouse? and the Mouse answers with an hour until choosing to say Midnight.
Can I use the Cat and Mouse Circle Game at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Lunar New Year resources are there?
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7 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 77 Lunar New Year resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Lunar New Year activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Lunar New Year resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 5-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Lunar New Year resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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