Eric Perez

LEI4724

Activity #2

Question Ball/Social Skill Builder

Citation: Irving, M. (n.d.). Question Ball. Retrieved January 1, 2015, from
http://www.recreationtherapy.com/tx/txrem.htm

Size of Group: 4-8

Equipment/Supplies Needed: Beach Ball (with questions written on it in large print)
Activity/Treatment Objective or Expected Outcome: For residents to read the question
on the ball and answer the question to his/her best ability, to reminisce with group using
the question read as a topic, to use hand-eye coordination when passing/tossing the ball
to other individuals in the group.
Description of the Activity: Gather a small group of residents in a circle and toss the ball
to an individual. Direct the resident to the question that their right thumb is touching and
have him/her read to the question to the group and then allow him/her time to answer.
Before the resident tosses the ball to someone else, allow time for other members of the
group to comment or answer the question as well.
Idea for questions to write on Question Ball:
Cats or Dogs?
Lake or Ocean?
Have you ever been to Europe?
What is your middle name?
Italian food or Mexican food?
What is your favorite color?
Have you ever been on a plane?
What was your favorite bedtime story?
Favorite subject in grammar school?
Summer or winter?
Beer or wine?
Do you like to dance?
What is your favorite season?
Red Sox or Yankees?
Modifications: For individuals with hearing problems the use of a translator or sign
language. Cognitive disabilities, be sure to explain the activity carefully and ask them to
explain the instructions back to you. Motor skill difficulties sitting in a circle would be
just fine, also the use of pictures for help in their explanation and you dont necessarily
have to pass the ball just include them without it.