Repetitions - Feed the Tennis Ball

"How many ice cream cones do you think the tennis ball wants to eat today?"
That question will probably get you a better response then, "How many times do you want to play this measure?"
Each repetition is rewarded with feeding a small object, like a food-shaped eraser, to the tennis ball.

​Here is what you need:

• tennis ball
• serrated bread knife (jagged edge)
• permanent marker
• small objects, like mini erasers 

Here is what you do:

1. Use the bread knife to cut through the tennis ball, about half way through. Cut in between the lines on the tennis ball.









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2. Draw 2 dot eyes above the "mouth" slit.

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Front View

3. To open and close the "mouth," hold the corners of the slit between your thumb and fingers.











​Squeezing opens the mouth, and relaxing closes the mouth.

Side View

Here is how to Play:

​1. Choose how many repetitions you want to do.
2. Select that many mini erasers.
3. As each repetition is completed you can feed a mini eraser to the tennis ball. If they are taking FOREVER to feed the tennis ball, you can pile up the erasers as they earn them and feed the tennis ball at the end of the assigned number of repetitions.

Mini erasers are available from OrientalTrading.com (mass quantities), ThePracticeShoppe.com (super cute ones), Target Dollar Spot (good deal and seasonal themes), Office Depot (cute sets).