I know five – an easy ball game for preschoolers

I Know Five… 🎾🗣️🎶
A flexible, fast-paced game that gets kids thinking, talking, and moving!

How to play:

  • Stand in a circle with a bouncy ball.
  • One child bounces the ball as they say:
    “I know five…” (e.g. girls’ names, fruits, animals, cities, colours)
    Then they list five things, bouncing the ball once for each word:
    “I know five fruits: apple, pear, mango, banana, kiwi!” 🍎🍐🥭🍌🥝
  • The ball is passed to the next child, who chooses a new category.
  • No repeats — the challenge grows as the game goes on!

Why it’s great:
✅ Builds vocabulary and memory
✅ Encourages clear speech and turn-taking
✅ Adds movement for active learners
✅ Easy to adapt for any age group or theme

You can play indoors or outdoors — no setup needed, just a ball and imagination!