Group Juggle

For a group of 6-8 students to work as a team to successfully juggle several items. Cooperation and team work should be implemented.

Six to seven objects for each group to juggle. Objects might consist of bean bags, sponge balls, rubber chickens, tennis balls, rings, yarn balls, etc.

Eyes looking at the object that is being thrown at you, Keep the object at medium level

Teams of 6-8 in a circular pattern

Group students in teams of 6 - 8. Have each group start by introducing themselves. Have the group choose one object they want to start juggling with. The juggling starts with one member by him/her tossing it to a teammate and then they toss to another teammate, etc. Tell your students that it is very important that each group remember the order in which the object was tossed.

Once a pattern has been set with one object, try the same pattern using two objects, then three, maybe four, and even up to five objects. As groups begin to toss more objects, they will notice that the task becomes more difficult.

• Have students throw the objects at different levels and different speeds.
• Make sure the students understand the importance of such strategies.