Vietnam
Nu Na Nu Nong
Also known as Nũ Na Nũ Nường
A gentle sitting circle singing game where children bounce in rhythm to a chant and the player indicated on the final note becomes the leader.
4-12 playersAges 3-9In or outCalmSmall spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
Players sit in a circle with legs stretched toward the center.
2
One player is the leader and walks around the outside tapping each pair of outstretched legs as they sing the 'Nu na nu nong' chant.
3
On the final syllable the player whose legs are tapped must stand and perform a small action (a clap, a bow, a funny face).
4
That player becomes the new leader for the next round.
Keep it fair
The leader must keep to a steady walking pace, no rushing or slowing to target a specific player. If players notice bias, start fresh with a new leader chosen by rock-paper-scissors.
Good for building
rhythmlisteningmemory
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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