Energizer: Juggling ball game
(If the group is very large, it may work well to split the group into two circles.) Demonstrate by standing next to an adolescent.
How to run it
- (If the group is very large, it may work well to split the group into two circles.) Demonstrate by standing next to an adolescent.
- Step 2 Explain: The facilitator will start by throwing the ball to someone in the circle.
- As they throw the ball they will say the name of the person they throw it to.
- Step 3 Explain: The next person holding the ball will throw it to someone and say the name of the person they are throwing it to.
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(If the group is very large, it may work well to split the group into two circles.) Demonstrate by standing next to an adolescent.
Step 2 Explain: The facilitator will start by throwing the ball to someone in the circle.
Step 3 Explain: The next person holding the ball will throw it to someone and say the name of the person they are throwing it to.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Energizer: Juggling ball game. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: (If the group is very large, it may work well to split the group into two circles.) Demonstrate by standing next to an adolescent.; Step 2 Explain: The facilitator will start by throwing the ball to someone in the circle.; Step 3 Explain: The next person holding the ball will throw it to someone and say the name of the person they are throwing it to.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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