Have everyone stand in a circle with the teacher in the middle. Introduce the call and response as follows:
Call: When I say “one” you
Response: [clap]
Call: When I say “two” you
Response: [snap with both hands]
Call: When I say “three” you
Response: [stomp foot]
Call: When I say “four” you
Response: [jump turn, 180 degrees]
Call: When I say “I am” you say
Response: am Artist!
Practice the calls for a bit, then mix in a response having those around the circle answer with one, two, etc.
- What skills did we need to use in order to be successful at this game?
- How did we feel before the activity? How do we feel after?
"Focus on my voice, try not to anticipate."
"Stay focused and relaxed."
"Work to respond in unison with the others in the room."
Alter the call and response. Multiplication tables (5s) - when I say three you say fifteen; Presidents and Vice Presidents; State and state capitols; any other pairings.
Living Stage Theatre Company