Concepts And/Or Skill: Energy

Snatch the Bacon Activity

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Snatch the Bacon Activity In this traditional game, teams try to accumulate points by grabbing a cloth designated as the “bacon.” The activity also works well when integrated into language arts lessons. 

Snakes, Spiders, and Snails Activity

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Snakes, Spiders, and Snails Activity This fun game combines tag, listening, teamwork, and concentration. Best of all: There are no losers! Everybody plays until the very end.

Snake in the Grass Activity

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Snake in the Grass Activity Imagine “red light, green light,” tag, and animal transformation all rolled into one! This high-energy and silly game will delight your students as they practice concentration and teamwork.

Rhythm of My Name Walk Activity

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Rhythm of My Name Walk Activity Participants create walks to match the rhythms in their names. This activity can be integrated with lessons on music or poetry. 

Rag Doll Drop Activity

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Rag Doll Drop Activity In this physical warm up, participants use their imaginations to stretch and prepare for drama.

Punctuation Walk Activity

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Punctuation Walk Activity In this activity, participants connect physical movements to punctuation marks. The exercise requires slips of paper filled with sentences. This activity is designed for integration with language arts. 

Transforming Movement Activity

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Transforming Movement Activity Working with the body, participants imitate movements and then create their own. Use this activity to discuss energy, transformation, and dance!

The Line Up Activity

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The Line Up Activity This is an action-reaction activity that also requires listening, observation, and imagination. Participants will enjoy having the chance to both initiate and respond to physical actions.

The Kite Activity

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The Kite Activity Partners use observation and teamwork to imitate the flying of a kite. This activity works well as an introduction to The Dragon Kite story. 

Sound Catch Activity

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Sound Catch Activity Working on the voice, participants toss sounds to each other and around a circle. You may wish to follow this exercise with the Vocal Environment activity.  Sound Catch Journal Grade 6  To maximize student achievement, download this drama journal for students to use as reflection or formative assessment. For this activity, we … Read more