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This is a very popular drama game and a useful technique which can be developed easily towards improvisation or physical theatre. It's also highly accessible and great fun! Divide everyone into small groups (4-6). Call out the name of an object and all the groups have to make the shape of that object out of their own bodies, joining together in different ways while you count down slowly from ten to zero. Usually every group will find a different way of forming the object. Examples could be: a car, a fried breakfast, a clock, a washing machine, a fire. (Left: A peacock created in ten seconds at the Primary Drama INSET Day) |
| Learning Objectives: | To encourage creativity To develop physical awareness To develop cooperation in group work |
| Age Group: | 6+ |
| Participants: | Small groups |
| Recommended time for activity: | 10-20 minutes |
- Encourage groups to think about using different levels with their body shapes, eg high, medium and low.
- You could choose objects from a play you are rehearsing or a theme you are exploring (see the drama lesson on Evacuees).
- Groups can also be given a couple of minutes to devise an object of their own which the rest of the class try to guess.
- You could make it a rule that after 10 seconds they must be completely frozen in position.
- On the other hand it can be fun if they are able to make objects that use movement.
- You can use the shapes created as a quick way into creating ideas for physical theatre.
Primary Drama Courses
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Drama Across the Curriculum Wednesday 26th September 2012 10:30am - 4:30pm Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 Course Tutor: David Farmer This one-day drama INSET course immerses you in activities and ideas which you can take back and use immediately in the primary school...Read More... -
Literacy Through Storytelling and Drama Wednesday 21st November 2012 10:30am - 4:30pm Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 Course Tutor: David Farmer Stories and storytelling are crucial to helping children make sense of their world. This one-day INSET course provides a wealth of stimulating...Read More...
Drama Books by David Farmer
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101 Drama Games and Activities is packed with tried and tested ideas for drama lessons, workshops or rehearsals. Sections include improvisation, mime, ice-breakers, group dynamics, rehearsal, storytelling, voice and warm-ups. "One of the handiest things to have around" - Teaching Drama magazine Published by Lulu (2007) ISBN 978-1-8475-3841-3 |
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Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years describes 36 drama strategies in full detail along with over 250 cross-curricular activities and three extended lesson plans. “A must-have for those serious about the teaching of drama in primary school settings” - Teaching Drama magazine Published by Drama Resource (2011) ISBN 978-1-4478-7732-5 |
