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Vocabulary hot potato can be part of that arsenal. Version 1 works by circling students up so they can see the entire class. Use this musical hot potato to pass around the circle.

When the music stops, that student must complete a task of your choice. This can be listing 3 — 5 vocabulary words, creating a 2 — 3 sentence story or telling something about themselves. You can use a YouTube video or any music and pause it yourself.

A plain old timer will work here too. Version 2 of vocabulary hot potato is to use a handshape of the alphabet. Place students in groups of 4 — 5 people. Choose a handshape and let students know what it is. Once you announce the handshape, set the timer for 1 minute. Student groups have to go around the circle using signs created using that handshape. The game finishes quickly, so it can be played multiple times during the class period. To focus more on the vocabulary from a specific unit, create a handshape cube for each group.

This will allow for less teacher direction and more independent play. Give each group a deck of cards. Print them out from the Internet to make several copies and save some money. You can do multiple circles if you want to and have each circle compete for speed in the game. Start with one ball in the circle. I suggest a ball sized anywhere from a tennis ball to a volleyball. Everyone must physically handle the ball and physically pass it.

If the ball skips a person, the facilitator must take the ball and re-start it at the point where it was last touched by a player. You can time the players to see how fast they can get it back to the starter player kids LOVE this. You can also have multiple circles race against one another if you like. Now for the extreme version: Add more balls to the circle. The starter passes the first ball.

Then count to five or whatever number you like and start the second ball. See how fast the group can successfully make a full revolution with both balls making it back to the starter and every player has passed it. Try this with three or more balls at the same time. Continue the activity until all students perform each of the "throwing" challenges. The "Throwing" Challenges Partner Juggle scarf : stand two steps away from your partner and pass the scarf back and forth without dropping it.

Underhand Throw beanbag : stand four steps away from your partner and toss the beanbag without dropping it. Bowling playground ball : stand six steps away from your partner and roll the playground ball so your partner does not have to move. Chest Pass gator ball : stand six to eight steps away from your partner and chest pass the gator ball without dropping it. Overhand Throw yarn ball : stand steps away from your partner and overhand throw the yarn ball without dropping it.

Teaching Suggestions: For safety reasons, use masking tape or basketball half court lines for partner groups to "throw" over. Quickly review what equipment is used for each challenge.

Have the partner groups do a different challenge each round, so they don't keep repeating a challenge.