Ten two-minute mime ideas for children with no props. Use these simple solo drama prompts for classroom warm-ups, performance practice and creative movement.
Category: Mime for kids
10 One-Minute Mime Ideas for Children | No-Prop Drama
Ten quick one-minute mime ideas for children using no props, with simple prompts for expression, imagination, movement and classroom drama.
Gratitude Drama Workshop for Children
Here is a drama workshop for 5 to 8 year olds based on the theme of “The Magic of Thankfulness”: It is from the book Gratitude Stories on Stage. Introduction: Begin the workshop by discussing the concept of gratitude and what it means to be thankful. Ask the children…
Solo Mime Performance Ideas for Children
Three complete solo mime performance ideas for children: The Magician, The Driving Lesson and Stuck Up, with clear physical storytelling and no dialogue.
Cú Chulainn: Mime Play for Children
A Cú Chulainn mime play for children, combining narration and physical storytelling to tell how Setanta became the Hound of Culann.
Exploring Emotions: Drama Workshop for Children
Drama is a great way of expressing emotions. Explain to the children everything we do and every thought we have comes with a feeling. Sometimes the feelings feel good and sometimes not so good. Some feelings are strong, some are weak. When we feel something we can choos want to…
Body Awareness Activities for Children
Game: Colour Jump Instructions: Ask the children to look at their clothing. Ask them to notice the colors they are wearing. Tell the children that when you name a color they are wearing, they will jump up and then sit back down. Be sure the children have enough space…
Movement Drama Games for Children: Rhythm and Action Charades
Explore movement drama games for children with call-and-response rhythms and action charades. Encourage listening, creativity and physical expression. Game: Call and Response Age: 4 years + Minimum number of participants: 2 Resources: Clear space Other Benefits: Creativity, focus, listening. Instructions: Everyone sits in a circle. The teacher starts the…
Mime Ideas for Kids: Games, Activities and a Complete Mime Workshop
A complete mime workshop for children with easy mime games, prompts, warm-ups, group activities and creative drama ideas for teachers and drama leaders.

