Warmups

Ignite energy, sync the group mind, and prime performers before the show.

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Alphabet Circle

Players go around the circle, each saying a word starting with the next letter of the alphabet.

Focus · Memory, Focus, Group Play Min · 4
Alphabet Game

Players create sentences or scenes using the alphabet in order.

Focus · Creativity, Memory, Focus Min · 2
Big Booty

Players chant and pass the rhythm, trying not to break the chain.

Focus · Energy, Focus, Rhythm Min · 6
Bunny Bunny

Players pass the "bunny" gesture and chant around the circle.

Focus · Energy, Focus, Group Play Min · 6
Conducted Story

A leader conducts the group to tell a story, switching speakers at will.

Focus · Listening, Focus, Storytelling Min · 4
Count to 20

Players count to 20 as a group, but no two players can speak at the same time.

Focus · Focus, Group Awareness Min · 4
Emotional Quadrants

Players move to different areas of the room to express emotions.

Focus · Emotion, Physicality, Range Min · 4
Energy Ball

Players pass an imaginary ball of energy, changing its qualities.

Focus · Imagination, Focus, Group Play Min · 4
Fruit Basket

Players switch places when their fruit is called, trying not to be left out.

Focus · Energy, Group Play, Listening Min · 6
Fuzzy Duck

Players repeat "Fuzzy Duck" in a circle, changing direction and words.

Focus · Focus, Group Play, Energy Min · 4
Group Freeze

Players freeze in place on a signal, then resume movement.

Focus · Awareness, Focus, Energy Min · 4
Human Knot

Players tangle themselves and work together to untangle.

Focus · Teamwork, Communication Min · 6
Machines

Players build a group machine with movement and sound.

Focus · Creativity, Teamwork, Physicality Min · 4
Mirror

Players mirror each other's movements in pairs or as a group.

Focus · Focus, Observation, Nonverbal Min · 2
Name Game

Players learn each other's names with a fun pattern or chant.

Focus · Icebreaker, Memory, Group Play Min · 4
One Word Story

Players create a story together, one word at a time.

Focus · Listening, Collaboration, Storytelling Min · 3
Pass the Clap

Players pass a clap around the circle, keeping the rhythm.

Focus · Rhythm, Focus, Listening Min · 4
Samurai

Players pass energy with dramatic "samurai" moves and sounds.

Focus · Energy, Focus, Group Play Min · 6
Seven Up

Players count to seven in a pattern, changing direction and rhythm.

Focus · Focus, Memory, Group Play Min · 4
Simon Says

Players follow commands only if preceded by "Simon says".

Focus · Listening, Focus, Group Play Min · 4
Sound Ball

Players pass an imaginary ball, making a unique sound each time.

Focus · Listening, Creativity, Group Play Min · 4
Sound Circle

Players pass a sound around the circle, repeating and adding new sounds.

Focus · Listening, Creativity, Group Play Min · 4
Statues

Players freeze in creative poses, then unfreeze on command.

Focus · Creativity, Focus, Group Play Min · 4
What Are You Doing?

Players ask and act out new activities in rapid succession.

Focus · Creativity, Quick Thinking, Energy Min · 4
Whoosh

Players pass energy around the circle with the word "Whoosh".

Focus · Energy, Focus, Group Play Min · 4
Word at a Time Story

Players build a story together, one word at a time.

Focus · Listening, Collaboration, Storytelling Min · 3
Yes, Let's!

Players enthusiastically agree to and act out suggestions.

Focus · Agreement, Energy, Group Play Min · 3
Zip Zap Zop

Players pass energy around the circle with the words "Zip", "Zap", and "Zop".

Focus · Energy, Listening, Focus Min · 4