Not speaking while forming the object is always part of the game when we play, otherwise a few strong voices hijack the exercise and boss everyone else around.
My list of "go-to" objects:
A combo meal with hamburger, side of fries and a drink
a half-zipped coat zipper
a circle inside of a square
a group of tourists on Mars
a pair of mittens with a hole in one thumb
an industrial refrigerator full of milk bottles
an 18th century schooner.
...of course, the goal I'm often going for when we play is for the kids to make strong choices and try something without getting paralyzed by the need to "get it right." I often use this with a group that needs to experience "failing gloriously" and moving on. My group used to get furious that I won't extend the time or let them re-do their glorious failures, but now the older kids are used to it and they love throwing themselves wholeheartedly into impossible tasks and not worrying if it doesn't work. I start with easy ones and work up to the impossible ones. I follow this game with one that offers a high degree of success if the kids are feeling frustrated.
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Meg O'Connor
Alexandria VA
Original Message:
Sent: 01-10-2016 14:41
From: Ron Wells
Subject: 10 SECONDS TO RESPOND...
Try telling them to "make something" but no one is allowed to speak. Non verbal communication skills ratchet up big time, and it's fun.
Ronald Wells
Theater Teacher/Director
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