I've got your nose facts for kids
I've got your nose is a fun children's game. In this game, one person pretends to take the nose right off another person's face. It's usually played with younger children.
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How to Play "I've Got Your Nose"
To play, the first person makes a fist. They place the knuckles of their index and middle fingers on either side of a child's nose. Then, they quickly pull their fist away from the child's face. As they do this, their thumb sticks out between their index and middle fingers. This thumb is supposed to be the "stolen nose." Often, they will shout, "I've got your nose!"
The child might then chase the "nose thief" to get their nose back. Or, they might try to steal the first person's nose (or someone else's!). To give the nose back, the player can press their thumb to the child's nose. Then they pull their hand away, showing the child that the nose is no longer in their hand.
Why Kids Love This Game
This game is very popular. It's often played between children themselves. Adults, like parents, grandparents, or uncles, also enjoy playing it with their younger relatives. Very young children, around 2 or 3 years old, often find this game super amusing.
Understanding the Fun
Younger children, especially three-year-olds, are still learning about the world. They sometimes have trouble understanding that something can look like one thing but actually be another. This game playfully tricks them into thinking their nose is gone! As they get a bit older, around four, they start to understand this idea better. The game is a fun way to teach kids about playful tricks or "pro-social lying." This means a small, harmless trick that makes someone happy.
Where the Game is Played
This game is mostly found in countries where people speak English. However, it exists in other places too! For example, in France, it's known as 'je t'ai volé/piqué ton nez!' which means "I stole your nose!"
See also
In Spanish: Tengo tu nariz para niños
