Once Upon a Mattress

Activity — Character Building Using Pantomime

Part I: Think of a fairy tale that you know well—well enough to tell the story to somebody else. In the boxes below, draw or write out the story’s beginning, middle, and end.

Part II: With a partner, practice telling your story in pantomime. You can use your body, your facial expressions, or even props, but not your voice! See if your partner can follow the story. Was it easy or difficult to understand? What was clear? What was confusing?

Part III: In front of the whole group or class, present your pantomime fairy tale. See if the group can guess which one it is without you saying a word!