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Pass the Toy
Ages 3–8 15 minutes Easy |
Materials | | 1. Small toy or soft ball | | | 2. Music from a phone or speaker |
Preparation: Sit in a circle. If only an adult and child are playing, add a few dolls or soft toys to the circle. How to Play | | 1. Pass the toy from one person to the next while the music plays. | | | 2. Stop the music suddenly. | | | 3. Whoever is holding the toy chooses a small action, such as dancing, laughing loudly, or naming an animal. | | | 4. Start the music again and repeat several times. |
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Materials
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Preparation
Sit in a circle. If only an adult and child are playing, add a few dolls or soft toys to the circle.
How to Play
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Make It Easier
For children who find waiting difficult, keep the passing time very short and emphasize that nobody loses in this game.
Make It More Challenging
Pass several objects at the same time to practice flexible, divided attention.
Skills Practiced
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