Whether pretending to be jungle animals, sea creatures or fairy tale characters, this game encourages creative speaking, imaginative role play and confident communication as children develop storytelling and performance skills.
Chat Show is especially effective for building vocal clarity, projection and improvisation- all while having loads of fun pretending to be characters in disguise!
1. Set the stage
Arrange two chairs at the front of the room. One is for the chat show host, one for the guest. Ask the rest of the group to sit on the floor as the audience.
2. Be the host
Take your seat and introduce yourself as a famous TV presenter. Try encouraging the group to cheer and clap as you enter!
3. Invite your guests
Choose one child at a time to sit in the guest seat. Explain that the audience will have to guess who they are, based on the answers they give.
4. Give a clue
Let the children know today's guests are in disguise - they might be jungle animals, sea creatures or fairy tale characters.
5. Ask the questions
Begin the interview. Questions you could ask include:
6. Ask the child to answer in character
Encourage creative answers like:
7. Guess the guest
After a few answers, ask the audience: "Who do you think our mystery guest is?"
8. Repeat with new guests
Keep the fun going so every child has a chance to be the guest.
This game is a wonderful confidence booster. It allows children to play characters, practise vocal skills and enjoy being the star of the show- all within a fun and structured setting.
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.
