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Games / Warm-ups

Grouping Strategies / Stratégies de regroupement

Resource Details
Subject: 
Dance
Drama
Panel: 
Kindergarten
Primary
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Abstract: 
This collection of strategies for moving students into groups is designed to support smooth transitions in drama and dance classrooms. This resource offers guidance about selecting strategies for forming groups based on the needs of a lesson or group of students, and based on group size.
Overview / Aperçu
Randomized Grouping - Instant
Randomized Grouping - System
Random Groups of Twos
Random Groups of 3 or more
Curriculum Linked
Student Choice
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Physical Games / Jeux physiques

Resource Details
Subject: 
Dance
Drama
Panel: 
Kindergarten
Primary
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Abstract: 
The games explained in this resource are related to preparing the body as an instrument of communication. The games focus on building observation and self-awareness skills, and building spatial awareness for working in groups.
Overview
Atom / Atome
Wax Museum / Le musée de cire
Shrinking Island / Île en voie de disparition
Flip it! / Renverse-le !
Jump and Clap (Surivor and Sacrifice) / Sauter et applaudir (Survivant et sacrifice)
Keep the Object In Space / Maintenir l'objet dans l'espace
Exaggerating Circle / Cercle d'exagération
Anyone who? / Quelqu'un qui ? (Balloon Game)
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Vocal Warm-ups / Échauffements vocaux

Resource Details
Subject: 
Drama
Panel: 
Primary
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Abstract: 
The warm-ups explained in this resource are related to preparing the voice safely. These exercises focus on building articulation, tone, pitch, pacing, and vocal projection, helping students develop vocal control for effective performance.
Overview
Vocal Scan Warm-up / Échauffement par balayage de la voix
Tongue Twisters / Virelangues
A B Twinkle Have You Any Wool / AB Brille Dans les bois
I Give You the Gracious Goat / Je te tends un trésor tendre
Ah, Soh, Koh
Alphabet Conversations / Conversations de l'alphabet
From Floor to Ceiling / Du plafond au plancher
Sing Sing Syllable / Chant Chant Syllabe
Consonant Swap
Fishing
Conduct a Vowel
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Improvisation Games / Jeux d'impro

Resource Details
Subject: 
Drama
Panel: 
Primary
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Abstract: 
These improvisation games are designed to foster essential skills such as risk-taking, active listening, self-awareness, problem-solving, and concentration. They also encourage students to establish roles and settings, collaborate effectively, and stay engaged in the moment. Perfect for teachers looking to help students develop both their individual and collaborative abilities in a fun, dynamic way.
Overview
Yes Let's! & Environments / Oui, allons-y ! & Lieux
Problems & Objects / Des problèmes et des objets
What are you doing?/I see what you're doing / Qu'est-ce que tu fais ?/Je vois ce que tu fais
What are you doing in my garden? / Qu'est-ce que tu fais dans mon jardin ?
I am a Tree / Je suis un arbre
The Advertising Game / Le jeu de la publicité
Eyewitness Gibberish/Foreign Film / La charabia du témoin oculaire/Film étranger
Park Bench / Le banc public
Three-Headed Expert / L’expert tricéphale
Mad, Sad, Glad / Fâché, deprimé, emballé
Send and Accept / Envoyer et accepter
The Gift / Le cadeau
Alien Greetings / Salutations extraterrestres
Tell That Story / Raconte cette histoire
Fast Burst Freeze / Gel en rafale
Knight, Mount, Cavalier / Chevaliers, Montures, Cavaliers
Goalie & Free Association Games / Gardien de but et les jeux d'association libre
Circuits
Five Elements Drill / L'exercice des cinq éléments
The Johnson File / Le dossier Johnson
Yes, AND / Oui, ET
It’s for you! / C’est pour toi !
Red Ball / La balle rouge
Interpreter / Interprétation
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Physical Warm-ups / Échauffements physiques

Resource Details
Subject: 
Dance
Drama
Panel: 
Kindergarten
Primary
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Abstract: 
The warm-ups explained in this resource are related to preparing the body as an instrument of communication. The games focus on building observation and self-awareness skills, warming up muscles for safety, and building spatial awareness for working in groups.
Overview
Body Scan Warm-up / Échauffement par balayage du corps
Walk & Freeze / Marcher et se figer
8 Shake / Shakedown / Secoue 8
Stretch & Shake / S’étirer et s’agiter
Visualization and Body Scan / Visualisation et scan du corps
Linear Continuums / Continuums linéaires
Silent Stop / Arrêt silencieux
Dilly Dallying and Puppet / Lambiner et la marrionnette
The Tour / Le tour
Brain Activation / Activation du cerveau
Dance Into It / Danser à fond
Dry Bones / Les os de squelette
Growing Shapes / Les formes croissantes
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Circle Games / Jeux en cercle

Resource Details
Subject: 
Dance
Drama
Panel: 
Kindergarten
Primary
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Abstract: 
This collection of drama and dance circle games is designed to foster trust, reduce inhibitions, enhance focus, and spark creativity in students. These engaging activities are not only fun, but also serve as powerful tools for boosting motivation and participation. Perfect for teachers looking to create an interactive, dynamic classroom environment, these games will encourage collaboration, imagination, and personal growth.
Overview
Pass the Clap / Passez la claque
Ying Yang Blat / Zip Zap Zoom / Whoosh Whoa
The Name Circle / Le cercle des noms
Action Names (Moving Names) / Les noms d'action
Thief and Guard / Le voleur et le gardien
Count to 20 / Compter à vignt
Strike a Pose, Do Nothing, French Telephone / Prenez une pause, Ne rien faire, Téléphone français
Name Battle & Squirt! / La bataille des noms & Pschitt !
Hand Over Hand / Main dessus main dessous
The Wind Blows & Fruit Salad / Le vent souffle & La salade de fruits
Say Their Name / Dis son nom
Non-verbal Introduction / Introduction non verbale
Spaghetti Game / Le jeu de spaghetti
Captain Tap / Capitaine Tap
Popcorn / Maïs soufflé
Horseshoe/President / Fers à cheval/Président
The Seat on My Right is Free / La place à ma droite est libre
ZigZag Names / Noms en zigzag
Tangles / La mêlée
Buzz! / Bzzz !
Look Down, Look up / Leve les yeux, baisse les yeux
Applause / Applaudissements
Poison Frog / Grenouille venimeuse
Nod and Switch / Signe de tête et l'échange
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