
Mum Ball
Mum Ball is silent ball by another name: toss a soft ball without a sound, and anyone who talks or drops a catchable ball sits down.
- Whole class
- 10 min
- One soft ball
- 2nd to 8th grade
- Quiet
How to Play
5 stepsSpread out
Students sit on desks or stand where everyone can see each other.
Stay mum
No talking, laughing or sound of any kind.
Toss and catch
Throw to anyone; drop a catchable ball or throw badly and you sit.
One judge
The teacher is the only one who calls players out.
Last ones win
Play until two or three are left.
Ways to Change It Up
- Seated Mum BallEveryone stays in their seats; good for small rooms.
- Second ChanceSeated players catch a stray ball to get back in.
Play It With
Noise Level Meter
Show the room how loud it is, live, with a quiet target.
Pre-K to Grade 8More Quiet Games
All Quiet Games
Silent Ball
QuietStudents toss a soft ball without a sound. Talk or drop it and you sit down.

Heads Up, Seven Up
QuietSeven students tap thumbs while the class hides their eyes, then everyone guesses who tapped them.

20 Questions
QuietOne person thinks of a word; the class gets 20 yes-or-no questions to guess it.
Mum Ball Questions
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