Nyama, Nyama, Nyama (game from Kenya)
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Description
Game played by children in Kenya.
Resources
List of animals - see below.
Instructions
Beavers sit in a circle.
First teach them the word 'nyama' (n-eye-am-a). This means 'meat' in Kenya.
Then read out a list of animals. The Beavers are to jump up and call out 'nyama, nyama, nyama' when they hear the name of an animal you can eat!
Explain that it needs to be an animal we would eat in the UK otherwise they will be jumping up for every animal!
Suggested animals: -
tiger
cow
horse
dog
fish
donkey
monkey
chicken
lion
guinea pig
pig
cat
elephant
rhinoceros
turkey
Tags
- international game
- kenya
Badge Links
- International - Learn