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TEACHING TIPS
* The rhythm of the song helps keep the activity far more controlled than the standard "Hot Potato." Encourage children to sing as they play.
* After children learn the game, use different types, sizes, and textures of balls for variety.
* Older children may wish to try the game standing in a larger circle and tossing the ball.
FORMATION: Sitting in a circle, as in "Hot Potato."
PROP: Classroom rubber ball, or a substitute such as a nerf ball, balloon, or crumpled paper ball.
WORDS
ACTIONS
The Magic Ball goes round and round,
It doesn't even make a sound,
Hold it tight! (clap twice)
Pass ball around
circle, handing it
to the next child.
Keep it going while you sit,
Pass it quick or you are it,
Hold it tight! (clap twice)
If you're the one to hold it last
In the circle you must pass—
YOU ARE IT! (clap twice)
The child holding the ball on the word “IT” goes to the center of the circle and sits there. The others repeat the game.
On the next “IT” this child returns to the circle and a new child sits in the center.Continue.
Repeat all three times.
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