It encourages articulation, body awareness and concentration while exploring how speech and movement work together.
This activity strengthens diction observation and confidence in face-to-face interaction.
1. Pair up and explain the task
Ask children to work in pairs. One child is the speaker and the other is the mirror.
The speaker says a short phrase slowly and clearly, exaggerating their mouth and face movements.
2. Mirroring begins
The partner mirrors their mouth shapes, repeating the phrase at the same pace and intensity.
Encourage adding gestures or movements to make the challenge more expressive.
3. Rotate
After a few rounds, switch roles so both children get a turn as speaker.
Try new partners each round to build variety and confidence.
4. Suggested phrases
Phrases for the children could include:
This activity is a fantastic way to focus on the physicality of speech. It's fun and a little bit silly, but it also trains children to watch, listen, and speak with care and expression
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.
