Me to You

Child development / Drama games / Me to you

Me to You is a concentration and connection game where children practice communicating using words, gestures and eye contact.

By gradually removing each cue, they learn to focus carefully, read non-verbal signals and react confidently to another person.

Child and a drama teacher playing a drama game

How to play

1. Stand together

Stand facing your child with enough space to move comfortably.

2. Introduce the phrase

Point to yourself and then to your child while saying:

"Me to you."

3. Pass it back

Ask your child to repeat the action by pointing to themselves and then back to you while saying:

"Me to you."

4. Build the pace

Continue passing the phrase back and forth, gradually getting a little faster.

5. Remove the words

Once your child feels confident, stop saying "Me to you" and pass the focus using only pointing.

6. Increase the challenge

Finally, remove the pointing too.

Try to pass the focus back and forth using eye contact alone.

What it teaches

Concentration and focus
Eye contact and communication
Observation skills
Non-verbal communication
Quick reactions
Awareness of others

Variations to try

Speed round - Pass the focus back and forth more quickly without losing concentration.
Add an action - Include a clap, stamp or movement each time you pass the focus.
Copycat - Add a different facial expression or gesture for the other person to copy.

Principal's notes

This activity develops excellent ensemble awareness because children must stay fully connected to the whole group. Encourage calm concentration and remind children that strong eye contact can communicate just as clearly as words.

Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.