26:T75a,# Pass the Ball Check-In (Activity) **Time:** 10 minutes **Objective:** Give every student a turn to share and practice respectful listening by passing a soft ball around the circle. **Materials:** - A soft ball or designated talking piece - (Optional) Prompt cards with questions --- ## Instructions 1. **Revisit Norms (1 min)** • Remind students of circle norms: speak with respect, listen without interrupting, and pass the talking piece when it’s your turn. 2. **Demonstrate (1 min)** • Show how to hold the ball and speak: “When you have the ball, share your answer. Then gently pass it to the next person.” 3. **Begin Passing (8 min)** • Start by tossing or handing the ball to a volunteer. • When each student catches the ball, they share a response to one of the prompts below. • After sharing, they pass the ball to someone who hasn’t spoken yet. • Continue until time is up or most students have had a turn. --- ## Prompt Ideas • What’s your favorite hobby and why?

• Name one thing you did over the weekend.

• Describe something you’re looking forward to this week.

• If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?

• Share one goal you have for this school year.

--- ## Teacher Tips - **Encourage Eye Contact:** Remind students to look at the speaker and give them full attention. - **Support Quiet Voices:** Gently prompt quieter students by saying, “We’d love to hear from you next.” - **Time Checks:** If time is running short, note who hasn’t shared and invite them first next time. - **Variation:** For a faster pace, introduce two balls and have pairs share simultaneously with brief responses. Enjoy fostering listening skills and community connections through this simple, engaging check-in activity!27:Tc21,

Christina Foy Howard

1 Lessons

Ready to Circle Up?

1 Lessons

Ready to Circle Up?