Object: Catching popcorn in your mouth.
Good morning, boys and girls. Have you ever had to practice something time and time again before you were able to do whatever you want done? The first time that you tried to catch a ball was one of those times. Do you remember how you dropped it and dropped it before you were able to catch it? [Let them answer.] That is what I mean about practicing. I have something else that will show you what I mean and you can try it with me. [Take out bag of popcorn.] This is one of the real fun things to do. It takes a lot of practice and you should never expect to be able to do it the first time you try. [Throw popcorn in the air and try to catch it in your mouth.] I can remember that when I used to try…
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