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Passing the Ball Game
15 minutes
Whole Class
Circle Time
Learning Objectives
Practice sharing and cooperation
Develop listening skills
Build confidence in speaking
Experience Caribbean music and rhythm
Preparation
Arrange chairs or spots in circle
Choose soft, safe ball
Select lively Caribbean music
Prepare questions about games
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Sit in circle with children
2
Explain: pass ball while music plays, share when music stops
3
Start music and begin passing ball around circle
4
Stop music randomly - child with ball shares something about games
5
Prompts: 'What makes games fun?' 'Who do you like to play with?'
6
Continue for several rounds
7
End with everyone saying something they learned
8
Celebrate all sharing
Materials Needed
Soft ball
Music player
Upbeat Caribbean music
Assessment
Child passes ball appropriately
Child shares when holding ball
Child listens to others' sharing
Child shows positive attitude
Key Vocabulary
pass
share
listen
music
stop
turn
together
Safety Notes
Use soft ball only
Ensure circle has enough space
Monitor volume of music
Teaching Tips
Keep sharing prompts simple and open-ended
Support shy children with encouragement
Use music from children's cultures
Make it feel like celebration, not test
Extensions
Use different types of music
Change sharing topics
Let children suggest questions
Add movement while passing
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