Children take turns building a story one sentence at a time, with each line beginning with the next letter of the alphabet.
As the tale unfolds, each child must project louder than the one before, encouraging clarity, confidence and strong stage voices.
1. Explain the rules
Explain to the group that everyone will take turns creating a story. Each new sentence must begin with the next letter of the alphabet.
2. Start the story
Give an example to begin: "Alice is off on holiday today and is so excited."
The next child continues: "But she can't find her passport, so she has started to worry."
The next might add: "Calmly, she has started to search through her drawers."
3. Continue through the alphabet
Keep going until the group has worked through all 26 letters. Be ready to help track the letters if they lose their place.
4. Projection focus
Remind the children that each speaker must be as loud as the one before them, or louder. Emphasise clear projection rather than shouting.
This is a lively group activity that combines creativity with vocal discipline. The alphabet structure gives children support while the focus on projection ensures everyone is heard.
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.
