Skits For Kids
Kids love putting on skits. You can help them get started by using these simple ideas. Start by creating a stage in your house or classroom. Use blue tape to mark off the playing area. Players may want to add make-shift curtains or a backdrop; simple is best!
Hat Skits-Assemble a box of hats. Try and find funny, wild or colorful ones. Each player chooses a hat, then moves through the space as a character who would wear that hat. At the sound of a bell, or when the music stops, players find two or three other “characters” who seem most similar to them. They then move through the space again, eventually finding two or three characters who are different from them. Once small groups are established, invite players to come up with a three-minute skit using their “hat” characters.
Fairytale in a Minute-In small groups, ask kids to list their favorite fairytales. Write them down as they call them out. When the list feels complete, invite each group to choose one fairytale. They have one minute to agree, or you will choose one for them! After the minute is up, have each group write their fairytale on an index card or a slip of paper. Now tell the groups that they have ten minutes to figure out how to tell the story in ONE MINUTE. Actors can be narrators, characters, furniture, etc.. During the performance, audience members listen carefully to guess the fairytale.
Pet Show: Kids get into pairs. One person is the pet owner. The other person is the pet. They decide what the pet will be, come up with a name and a trick. The owner leads the pet on, introduces her and the animal performs. Then they take turns! If you have one extra person, he can play the judge. He could judge the show, ask the owners questions about their pets and decide which pet is the winner.
Interpreter: Teams of two. One person acts out a scene on “how to” do something, while the other person interprets their actions. Divide into teams, and choose a topic for a “how to” scene. Some suggestions are: how to tie your shoes; how to swim; show to ride a bicycle; how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich; how to change a light bulb; how to change a tire; how to do the laundry; how to put on make-up. Do not plan anything in advance. Begin your scene with the person who is “acting” starting the activity. She pauses every once in a while so that the interpreter can explain what she is doing. Continue the scene until you have finished explaining how to do the activity.
Every-day Olympics-In small groups, invite players to come up with an every day activity such as “washing the car,” or “eating spaghetti.” Invite players to turn these ordinary activities into incredible feats by acting out the activity as if they were in the Olympics. They may wish to have two sportscasters, two competitors, and two on-the-field reporters.
Kids can rehearse their favorite skits and perform for family and friends! For more drama games and activities, visit http://www.dramanotebook.com
Hat Skits-Assemble a box of hats. Try and find funny, wild or colorful ones. Each player chooses a hat, then moves through the space as a character who would wear that hat. At the sound of a bell, or when the music stops, players find two or three other “characters” who seem most similar to them. They then move through the space again, eventually finding two or three characters who are different from them. Once small groups are established, invite players to come up with a three-minute skit using their “hat” characters.
Fairytale in a Minute-In small groups, ask kids to list their favorite fairytales. Write them down as they call them out. When the list feels complete, invite each group to choose one fairytale. They have one minute to agree, or you will choose one for them! After the minute is up, have each group write their fairytale on an index card or a slip of paper. Now tell the groups that they have ten minutes to figure out how to tell the story in ONE MINUTE. Actors can be narrators, characters, furniture, etc.. During the performance, audience members listen carefully to guess the fairytale.
Pet Show: Kids get into pairs. One person is the pet owner. The other person is the pet. They decide what the pet will be, come up with a name and a trick. The owner leads the pet on, introduces her and the animal performs. Then they take turns! If you have one extra person, he can play the judge. He could judge the show, ask the owners questions about their pets and decide which pet is the winner.
Interpreter: Teams of two. One person acts out a scene on “how to” do something, while the other person interprets their actions. Divide into teams, and choose a topic for a “how to” scene. Some suggestions are: how to tie your shoes; how to swim; show to ride a bicycle; how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich; how to change a light bulb; how to change a tire; how to do the laundry; how to put on make-up. Do not plan anything in advance. Begin your scene with the person who is “acting” starting the activity. She pauses every once in a while so that the interpreter can explain what she is doing. Continue the scene until you have finished explaining how to do the activity.
Every-day Olympics-In small groups, invite players to come up with an every day activity such as “washing the car,” or “eating spaghetti.” Invite players to turn these ordinary activities into incredible feats by acting out the activity as if they were in the Olympics. They may wish to have two sportscasters, two competitors, and two on-the-field reporters.
Kids can rehearse their favorite skits and perform for family and friends! For more drama games and activities, visit http://www.dramanotebook.com
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