Use children's interest in ball play as a starting point for learning in the indoor and outdoor areas through this cross-curricular project.
Adult-led activities
The name game
Use a simple circle game to build children's confidence with each other and develop concentration skills.
Key learning intentions
* To take turns in a game and make contact with other children by name
* To roll a ball with control over its direction
Adult:child ratio 1:6
Resources
* Plenty of space indoors or outdoors
* smooth football-sized ball
Activity content
* Ask the children to sit in a circle and show them the ball.
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