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Pass the ball
TOF
Description
A dynamic classroom game where students answer questions by passing a ball to encourage participation and quick thinking.
Details

Mixed Age

Any number of players

Less than 5 minutes

Materials required
Tags
Icebreaker, Focused, Classroom Management, Listening Skills, Self Regulation/ Impuse Control

Instructions:
1. Students sit or stand in a circle.
2. The teacher asks a question.
3. A student with the ball answers aloud.
4. They pass the ball to someone else.
5. The next student gives another answer.
6. Continue until the teacher stops or changes the question.
Variations & tips:
1. Play music and pass the ball; when music stops, the holder answers a question.
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