Whether giggling, jumping, crying, or shouting, this game encourages creative thinking, role play and playful physical expression.
1. Introduce the chair
Tell the children you have a magic chair and show it to them.
2. Set up a helper
Ask another adult or volunteer to stand in the corner and cover their ears, pretending not to hear.
3. Add the magic
Whisper to the children that you are putting special "dust" or "powder" on the chair.
For example, giggle dust, and when another adult sits down, they giggle uncontrollably.
4. Try different powders
Repeat with other types of magic dust or powder, such as crying dust, jumping powder, shouting dust, etc.
5. Invite the children
Let the children suggest their own kinds of magic dust.
Have everyone sit in the chair one by one, reacting appropriately to the magic.
I love this game because it blends imagination with humour. Children love seeing the adults take part, and it gives them confidence to suggest their own ideas. It's a simple but effective way to spark creativity and group laughter, and it works particularly well with younger children - and is a fun party game too.
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.
