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Palestinian Sahjeh Stone Passing Song

P
PLAYERS
4+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Players sit in a circle, hands cupped and touching their neighbor's hands.

2

As the group sings a rhythmic chant, the stone is passed hand to hand in time with the beat.

3

On a called stopping word, whoever is holding the stone must complete a small challenge, like naming a word starting with a given letter.

4

Successfully completing the challenge lets play continue with the song and passing.

5

Continue rounds until the group decides to end, celebrating everyone's turns with the stone.