Through movement and imaginative expression, they explore confident introductions while using voice, body language and eye contact.
1. Spread out
Ask the children to spread out around the room and explain that they will practise introducing themselves clearly and politely.
2. Walk and meet
With gentle music playing, have the children walk around the room, meeting as many people as possible.
3. Introduce yourself
Each time they meet someone, they should make good eye contact, shake hands and say hello or good afternoon. Their introduction must include their name, age and one thing about themselves.
4. Add emotion
Stop the music and explain that the next round will involve introducing themselves with an extreme emotion. Choose an emotion and encourage children to use their whole body and voice while keeping the introduction clear.
5. Repeat and explore
Play multiple rounds with different emotions, letting children practise expressive, confident introductions.
This exercise supports confident self-presentation and social awareness. By layering emotion onto a simple introduction, children learn how body language and vocal expression affect how they are perceived, while still maintaining clarity and politeness.
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.
