Plate Spinning
Plate spinning: students learn to spin a circus plate on a stick, then pass it and try tricks.
How to play
- Show how to start the spin: plate on the stick, circular wrist movement.
- Practice getting the plate to spin steadily.
- Pass the spinning plate to your own other hand, then to a partner's stick.
- Try tricks: toss and catch the plate on the stick.
Rules
- Keep space between students.
- Plates go back to the box at the end.
Variations
Easier
Plate held on the stick with a hand guiding it.
Standard
Free spinning.
Harder
Passing and tossing.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: seated.
- Coordination difficulties: partner helps start the spin.
Learning goals
- Develop fine motor control.
- Build focus and persistence.
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