In Consonant Time, the group walks around the room and responds to your call by freezing, speaking a phrase, or singing it in a fun melody.
This simple game is an ideal warm-up activity, helping children build focus, self-control and vocal confidence.
1. Teach the three actions
Explain to the group that when you say:
2. Choose a phrase
Start with something simple like: "Pass the paint, please," or "It's time to play!"
3. Call out the actions
Ask the group to walk around the room.
When you call "Speak!", they need to all clearly say the phrase.
When you say "Sing!", they sing it, and when you say "Listen!", they must stop and freeze.
4. Keep mixing it up
Change the order and increase the pace to keep children on their toes.
Simple but so effective, this game helps children explore the power of the voice in lots of fun, imaginative ways. It's ideal for developing vocal confidence.
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.
