Act It Out

Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 20 minutes Materials:

Index cards Magazine pictures of characters and animals that are easy to mime White craft glue A hat or other container Kitchen timer

This simplified version of charades is a great activity for the whole family.

title: “Act It Out” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-10” author: “Daniel Moody”

For most children, drama begins informally at a very young age. Playing with dolls is drama; playing store or hospital is drama; and playing cops and robbers is drama. Children also observe drama on TV, in movies, and onstage. This activity gives children an opportunity to participate in drama in a more structured and intentional way. Directions