2 Minutes Mimes – Solo Mimes for children

Fun and simple two minute mimes.

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1. The Invisible Playground (2 minutes)
   • Step 1: Act as if you’ve entered an imaginary playground with excitement.
   • Step 2: Swing on an imaginary swing, using exaggerated pumping motions.
   • Step 3: Slide down an imaginary slide with enthusiasm.
   • Step 4: Pretend to play on a see-saw, mimicking the up-and-down motion.
   • Step 5: Finally, act tired and sit down on an invisible bench to rest.
2. Exploring the Jungle (2 minutes)
   • Step 1: Begin by miming walking through a dense jungle.
   • Step 2: Show curiosity as you examine imaginary plants and animals.
   • Step 3: Encounter a pretend snake and react with surprise.
   • Step 4: Pretend to cross a wobbly vine bridge with caution.
   • Step 5: Celebrate safely reaching the other side.
3. Baking a Cake (2 minutes)
   • Step 1: Set up an imaginary kitchen with utensils, bowls, and ingredients.
   • Step 2: Act as if you’re measuring and pouring ingredients into a bowl.
   • Step 3: Mix the ingredients vigorously, making a mess with exaggerated gestures.
   • Step 4: “Bake” the cake in an imaginary oven, checking it carefully.
   • Step 5: Finally, mime decorating the cake and taking a big, pretend bite.
4. A Day at the Beach (2 minutes)
   • Step 1: Start by miming spreading out a beach towel on the sand.
   • Step 2: Act as if you’re applying sunscreen with care.
   • Step 3: Build an imaginary sandcastle with detailed shaping and sculpting.
   • Step 4: Pretend to swim in the ocean, showing splashing and floating.
   • Step 5: Relax on your towel, sunbathing, and enjoying the beach.
5. Going on a Space Adventure (2 minutes)
   • Step 1: Begin by donning an imaginary space suit.
   • Step 2: Act as if you’re boarding an imaginary spaceship with excitement.
   • Step 3: Experience zero gravity with slow, floating movements.
   • Step 4: Encounter an imaginary alien and react with surprise.
   • Step 5: Return to your spaceship and “blast off” back to Earth.
6. Playing Detective (2 minutes)
   • Step 1: Pretend to put on a detective’s hat and magnifying glass.
   • Step 2: Investigate an imaginary crime scene, looking for clues.
   • Step 3: Examine “evidence” with curiosity, magnifying your gestures.
   • Step 4: Solve the mystery and do a triumphant detective dance.
   • Step 5: Present your findings to an imaginary audience.
7. Becoming a Scarecrow (2 minutes)
   • Step 1: Start by standing still in a field, like a scarecrow.
   • Step 2: Slowly come to life with creaking, mechanical movements.
   • Step 3: Shoo away imaginary birds with exaggerated gestures.
   • Step 4: Freeze back into your scarecrow pose with a satisfied look.
   • Step 5: Repeat the process as if you’re guarding the field.
8. Pirate Treasure Hunt (2 minutes)
   • Step 1: Pretend to sail a pirate ship with dramatic steering actions.
   • Step 2: Land on an imaginary island and pull out a treasure map.
   • Step 3: Follow the map with excitement, encountering obstacles.
   • Step 4: Dig up an imaginary treasure chest with exaggerated digging.
   • Step 5: Celebrate your pirate victory with joyous gestures.
9. Robot Repair (2 minutes)
   • Step 1: Mime the creation of an imaginary malfunctioning robot.
   • Step 2: Act like a robot repair technician with precise, mechanical movements.
   • Step 3: Diagnose the robot’s issues and make exaggerated repairs.
   • Step 4: Show relief and satisfaction as the robot “works” again.
   • Step 5: Give the robot a high-five and a job well done.
10. Underwater Adventure (2 minutes)
    1. Step 1: Begin by diving into an imaginary underwater world.
    2. Step 2: Swim gracefully with fluid, underwater movements.
    3. Step 3: Encounter colorful imaginary sea creatures and react with wonder.
    4. Step 4: Pretend to find a hidden treasure chest on the ocean floor.
    5. Step 5: Return to the surface, mimicking the ascent and take a deep breath.

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