Lesson Plans

Drama Game: The Giant's Hobby

An expanding mime exercise that encourages precision of movement.

Age: 7 to adult

Players: Whole Group

Time: 15 – 25 minutes

Skills: Mime and Movement

Students sit randomly in the space on their own. They are asked to think about a simple everyday activity involving a small object, such as tying shoelaces, making a drink, lighting a match, sewing a button or changing a light bulb. Ask them to concentrate on the activity and mime it (no sound) as realistically as possible. Let them try this for a couple of minutes so that they really think about the task and build up detailed movements. If they complete the activity, ask them to repeat it in more detail. If you wish, students can share some of these with the class.

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