6th Grade
Crossing the Road This lesson for 6th grade students uses drama to demonstrate the different types of conflict. You can download our poster with the 5 different types of conflict to post in your classroom. This also focuses on contrasting story elements (who, what, why, when, where, and conflict/resolution) to literary elements (plot, character, setting, problem, … Read more
Team Pantomime activity This is a group activity that works with Movement and Imagination and focuses more on Collaboration. It requires a list of complex objects that is provided. See Introducing Pantomime as an introduction to Pantomime.
Sport Pantomime activity This is a group activity that works with Movement and Imagination. It requires a list of sports that is provided but likely the participants will be able to generate their own. See Introducing Pantomime as an introduction to Pantomime.
Introducing Pantomime (PDF) This is a group activity that works with Movement and Imagination. It requires a list of objects that is provided or you can generate your own.
Transforming Sound and Movement activity This is a group activity that works on Movement and Locomotor skills. It requires no additional materials.
Three Beanbag Toss activity This activity helps with concentration and collaboration. It requires 3 beanbags or rolled-up socks.
Back to Back (PDF) This activity develops concentration and teamwork as a group. During the motion, the participants will need to focus (concentration skill) and problem solve as a group. It requires a signaling device (i.e. tambourine) or just a voice signal.
Hey Everybody! (PDF) This activity helps with imitation, imagination and improvisation. It requires no additional materials.
Reaching and Stretching activity This activity is as a warm-up and helps with concentration. It requires no additional materials.
Stop and Go activity This activity is designed to encourage cooperation. It requires no additional materials.