Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Games for Children

This method helps you: Explore various Mid-Autumn Festival games and organize an effective Mid-Autumn Festival program.

In the Mid-Autumn Festival program, alongside riddles stimulating intelligence, traditional Mid-Autumn Festival games for children are indispensable. They help children understand more about the meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival, enjoy moments of joy and laughter, particularly experiencing the fullest Children's Tet atmosphere.

Exciting and Meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival Games for Children

Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Games for Kids

1. Mid-Autumn Festival Game: Dragon Soars to the Sky

* How to play:

- At least 5 children are needed. Each child will play the role of 'boss' and sit in one place. The rest of the children will form a line, walking and reading the sentence:

'Dragon soars to the clouds

There's a shaking tree

There's a military camp

Is the boss at home?'

Then stop in front of the 'boss.' If the 'boss' answers 'no,' the children in line continue walking. But if the 'boss' answers 'yes,' the child will ask, 'Which section, sir?' The boss says 'In the middle, please.' At this point, the whole group says, 'Chase to your heart's content.'

Then, the 'boss' will chase to touch the 'section' (person) requested. The person at the front of the line needs to stretch out their arms to protect the person so they won't be caught easily. If the 'boss' catches them, that person will replace the 'boss.' The game ends and a new round begins.

2. Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Game for Children: Mouse Lures Cat

* Number of Players: Requires at least 6 - 7 players

* How to Play: The group selects one person to be the mouse. The remaining children in the group act as cats and sit in a circle facing inward, with both hands stretched out behind their backs to catch prey. The 'mouse' holds a cloth (prey) and quietly passes it behind the back of a 'cat,' trying to avoid detection.

After completing one round, if the mouse notices that a cat is unaware, the mouse has the right to vigorously hit the cat's shoulders or back with the cloth... The defeated cat must stand up and run around to avoid the mouse's blows, then sit back down to be freed.

If a clever cat discovers the cloth, they stand up, grab the cloth, and chase the mouse. If the mouse avoids capture and sits in the cat's position, they are freed.

3. Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Game: Sky - Earth - Water

The game master of this game says 'Sky' and points to any player, who then says 'Bird.' When the game master says 'Earth' and points to another player, that player must say 'Tree.' Conversely, if that player says 'Tree' and points to another player, that player must say 'Earth.' The game includes 3 pairs of words to remember: Sky and Bird, Water and Fish, Earth and Tree. If a player who is pointed to says the wrong word, they lose and are penalized.

4. Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Game: Orange, Kumquat, Jackfruit, Coconut ...

* Number of Players: Requires about 8 children

* How to play: Among the 8 children, select one to be the 'it'. The remaining 7 children line up horizontally, each named after a fruit: Orange, Kumquat, Jackfruit, Coconut, Watermelon, Apple, Mango. Each child stands independently, with hands outstretched behind their back, clasping hands to form a bowl. Each child is about 15m apart, then draw a straight line as the finish line.

The child chosen as 'it' holds a small ball or fruit in their hand. The child who receives it must run quickly to the finish line. Meanwhile, two children on either side need to be attentive to prevent the child from reaching the finish line.

If the child reaches the finish line, they call out any name to piggyback them back to the starting position. Once back, the game continues with a new round.

When Mid-Autumn Festival arrives, don't forget to include traditional Mid-Autumn Festival games in the festival program to make it appealing and attract young children. Also, remember to send meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival wishes to your loved ones and friends. Although small, these Mid-Autumn Festival wishes and folk games bring joy to everyone, fostering creativity and teamwork in young children.

Explore some Mid-Autumn Festival organization plans for preschoolers to develop suitable ideas, ensuring the smooth running and success of the event. Refer to some sample Mid-Autumn Festival organization plans for preschoolers, elementary schools, and the script of Mr. Cuoi and Mrs. Hang's Mid-Autumn night here.