Silent Ball

Get ready

1. Have kids sit on top of tables or stand spread out around the room.
2. Go over the rules before you start, because once play begins it's silent.

How to play

1. Toss the ball gently to any player.
2. The player catches it and tosses it to someone else. No talking, laughing, or noises at all.
3. You're out and sit down if you make a sound, drop a good catchable throw, or make a throw that's too hard or out of reach.
4. The leader is the referee and silently points to anyone who is out.
5. Keep playing until two or three kids are left.

Tips & variations

• Great for calming a loud room before a lesson.
• Kids who are out can help referee by quietly pointing.
• For younger kids, skip putting anyone out and just see how long the room can stay quiet.