By passing a tricky tongue twister down the line, they build articulation, focus and confidence in a playful, energetic way.
1. Divide into teams
Split the children into small teams and give each team a different tongue twister, such as "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" or "She sells seashells by the seashore."
2. Explain the relay
Tell the children that each teammate must say the tongue twister clearly before passing it to the next person in line.
3. Pass it along
The tongue twister travels down the line until everyone in the team has had a turn.
4. Focus on clarity
Encourage children to concentrate on speaking clearly, even if it takes a little longer.
5. Optional race
For extra fun, turn it into a friendly race, judging teams on both completion and articulation.
This relay-style game combines vocal work with teamwork. Children are motivated to speak clearly for their team, reinforcing good diction while keeping energy and engagement high.
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.
