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Hello hive mind,

There are so many great online resources showing up now!  As I work to provide activities for my students (which offer enrichment, practice skills already taught, are ungraded, and do not advance the curriculum), I realize that I am short on a specific category of activities.

So, what drama games can you think of that can be played with just 2-4 people?  I'm working on games that can be played at home with family members, rather than online.  The goal is a bit of drama, with a heavy dose of family bonding and fun.  I am specifically looking for middle school (and elementary) appropriate games.

So far I've suggested:
Charades
Reverse Charades (whole group acts, one person guesses)
Staring Contests (don't smile!)
"Honey, I Love You"

We have a minimum of five more weeks at home.  And, of course, all my textbooks and game books are in my office at school.

Hang in there, everyone.
Well wishes,

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Kristin Hall
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln MA
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There are tons on the site Improv Encyclopedia. Look there for what specific skill you want to address.

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Elisabeth Ledwell
Falmouth MA
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-27-2020 09:36
From: Kristin Hall
Subject: Drama Games to play with 2-4 people

Hello hive mind,

There are so many great online resources showing up now!  As I work to provide activities for my students (which offer enrichment, practice skills already taught, are ungraded, and do not advance the curriculum), I realize that I am short on a specific category of activities.

So, what drama games can you think of that can be played with just 2-4 people?  I'm working on games that can be played at home with family members, rather than online.  The goal is a bit of drama, with a heavy dose of family bonding and fun.  I am specifically looking for middle school (and elementary) appropriate games.

So far I've suggested:
Charades
Reverse Charades (whole group acts, one person guesses)
Staring Contests (don't smile!)
"Honey, I Love You"

We have a minimum of five more weeks at home.  And, of course, all my textbooks and game books are in my office at school.

Hang in there, everyone.
Well wishes,

------------------------------
Kristin Hall
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln MA
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2 person 
ABC Dialogue and Questions Only jump to mind.

3-4 
2 phrase
One word at a time expert
Story Story Die

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Jeannie Brzovic
Lake Forest Park WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-27-2020 09:36
From: Kristin Hall
Subject: Drama Games to play with 2-4 people

Hello hive mind,

There are so many great online resources showing up now!  As I work to provide activities for my students (which offer enrichment, practice skills already taught, are ungraded, and do not advance the curriculum), I realize that I am short on a specific category of activities.

So, what drama games can you think of that can be played with just 2-4 people?  I'm working on games that can be played at home with family members, rather than online.  The goal is a bit of drama, with a heavy dose of family bonding and fun.  I am specifically looking for middle school (and elementary) appropriate games.

So far I've suggested:
Charades
Reverse Charades (whole group acts, one person guesses)
Staring Contests (don't smile!)
"Honey, I Love You"

We have a minimum of five more weeks at home.  And, of course, all my textbooks and game books are in my office at school.

Hang in there, everyone.
Well wishes,

------------------------------
Kristin Hall
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln MA
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