Improv games for kids

Get a collection of fun drama games and exercises. These make for great warm-ups or activities to practice improv. A great way to have fun while developing

Do you remember those Whose Line Is It Anyway improv games? Have you ever been on an improv show? Well, improv games find their roots in theater and actors

Players create evolving tableaus adding themselves as elements to a scene, each declaring their role. It starts with I am a tree.

Improv games for teens can warm up their acting and collaboration skills. They can enhance creative thinking and be used as icebreaker tools in new teen groups.

If you've ever witnessed a group of kids playing in a circle, you know there’s a certain magic that happens—laughter fills the air, shyness evaporates, and creativity blooms. Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of circle theatre games, which not only spark joy and camaraderie among kids but also foster creativity, listening skills, and confidence. Let's spin into the top 10 circle theatre games that are perfect for any group of young aspiring actors or just for fun!1. Zip Zap…

I use improv games all the time in the classroom, mostly because I don’t like to actually write detailed lesson plans. But also for content review!

When I first started teaching, I didn’t quite know how to approach the drama section of our art curriculum. We would do a few skits, occasionally play a version of Bus Stop where one kid had to make another laugh, and call it a day. I wanted to breathe some life into our drama activities and make things fun again. Improv games were a perfect fit!

IIMPROV GAMES are great for warm ups, ice breakers, honing acting skills, and ensemble building; plus great entertainment for performers and audiences alike! Here are ten improv games for small groups to get you started!

Here are some free PDF's of some of my favourite drama, theatre and improv games to play with different year levels.

These drama lesson plans take only 20 minutes per week, and contain improv activities for elementary students appropriate to each grade level.