Drama Game: Word Circle Improv

Type: Improv, Creativity

Purpose: A simple game to use before introducing kids to improvisation.

Procedure:

1. Have the class stand in a circle facing in.

2. Place a marker at the feet of one student (the marker could be anything but should be large enough to not be missed, i.e. a large book, or binder, or even a small chair)

3. Stand in the middle of the circle. Call out a category (i.e. Mexican Food)

4. Tell the kids that they are to walk around the circle. When they pass in front of the marker, they must call out a word in that category.

5. At any moment you may switch the category, but they must always continue walking around the circle, saying a word as they pass in front of the marker.

6. As the kids get more comfortable, encourage them to speed up their pace!

NOTES:

Instead of categories, it could be just free association based on any word you say.

Encourage the kids to not think too hard, the circle should move quickly.

Other Categories:

Sports
Things that roll
Things that fly
Things that are green
Cities
Emotions
Musical instruments
Movies
etc.

Have other category ideas? Leave them in the comments below!

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