Say It with Mime
To run the activity virtually: Use collaborative platforms with video features so participants can see each other while miming.
How to run it
- Explain the purpose of the activity: to have fun, work as a team, and spark creativity.
- Go over the main rules: no speaking, writing, or using objects allowed.
- Divide the group into teams of 4 to 6 people.
- Assign a space for each team, making sure they are separated to avoid confusion.
- Give a card with a word or phrase to the first player of each team.
- The player must act it out using only mime so their team can guess it.
- Set a time limit (e.g., 1 minute) for each turn.
- After each round, rotate to the next player in the team to perform the mime.
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Prompts to use +
Explain the purpose of the activity: to have fun, work as a team, and spark creativity.
Go over the main rules: no speaking, writing, or using objects allowed.
Give a card with a word or phrase to the first player of each team.
The player must act it out using only mime so their team can guess it.
Set a time limit (e.g., 1 minute) for each turn.
After each round, rotate to the next player in the team to perform the mime.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Say It with Mime. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain the purpose of the activity: to have fun, work as a team, and spark creativity.; Go over the main rules: no speaking, writing, or using objects allowed.; Give a card with a word or phrase to the first player of each team.; The player must act it out using only mime so their team can guess it.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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