Silent Ball Classroom Game

1. 
   1

   Spread out

   Students sit on their desks or stand in a big circle so everyone can see each other.

2. 
   2

   Toss without a word

   The ball can go to anyone, but nobody talks, laughs out loud or makes a sound.

3. 
   3

   Sit down if you slip

   Talk, make a bad throw or drop a ball you could have caught, and you sit down.

4. 
   4

   Play to the last few

   Keep going until two or three players are left standing. They win the round.

5. 
   5

   Restart quietly

   Everyone who sat down rejoins for the next round, still silent.

Ways to Change It Up

• Math Silent BallThe catcher answers a fact you hold up on a card before throwing.
• Second ChanceSeated players can get back in by catching a ball that comes their way.
• Slow MotionEvery throw has to be gentle and underhand, good for the minutes before lunch.