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Mirror Game

Partners face each other. One leads slow movements and the other copies them exactly, like a mirror. A calming focus game and drama warm-up.

  • 🎓 Grades K–12
  • ⏱ 5–10 min
  • 👥 Pairs
  • 📦 No prep
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How to play Mirror Game

  1. Partners stand facing each other.
  2. Partner A is the leader and moves slowly: raising hands, tilting heads, making faces.
  3. Partner B mirrors every move at the same time.
  4. After one minute, switch roles.
  5. Final round: no leader. Partners try to move together without anyone leading.

Variations

  • Whole-class mirror: the teacher leads and everyone mirrors.

💡 Teacher tips

  • Insist on slow motion. Fast moves make it impossible to follow.
How to play Mirror Game: printable classroom rule card with the steps, time (5–10 min), grades k–12 and prep

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