My Name, My Thing: Icebreaker & Drama Warm-Up Game for Grades 4–6
Get your students laughing, moving, and connecting from Day One!
My Name, My Thing is a high-energy drama warm-up and icebreaker game that’s perfect for building community and kicking off your theater class. Designed for Grades 4–6, this no-prep activity helps students learn each other’s names, express themselves creatively, and begin practicing foundational drama skills like exaggeration, teamwork, and physicality.
In Part One, students introduce themselves with a personalized phrase and action (“My name is Lily, and I love Lollipops!”) while classmates jump up and echo the movement with a rhythmic group response. In Part Two, students group by category and create a shared team identity—complete with superhero pose!
Whether you’re starting a new semester, running a drama club, or looking for a quick, fun warm-up, this flexible activity is guaranteed to engage your students.
Get your students laughing, moving, and connecting from Day One!
My Name, My Thing is a high-energy drama warm-up and icebreaker game that’s perfect for building community and kicking off your theater class. Designed for Grades 4–6, this no-prep activity helps students learn each other’s names, express themselves creatively, and begin practicing foundational drama skills like exaggeration, teamwork, and physicality.
In Part One, students introduce themselves with a personalized phrase and action (“My name is Lily, and I love Lollipops!”) while classmates jump up and echo the movement with a rhythmic group response. In Part Two, students group by category and create a shared team identity—complete with superhero pose!
Whether you’re starting a new semester, running a drama club, or looking for a quick, fun warm-up, this flexible activity is guaranteed to engage your students.
Get your students laughing, moving, and connecting from Day One!
My Name, My Thing is a high-energy drama warm-up and icebreaker game that’s perfect for building community and kicking off your theater class. Designed for Grades 4–6, this no-prep activity helps students learn each other’s names, express themselves creatively, and begin practicing foundational drama skills like exaggeration, teamwork, and physicality.
In Part One, students introduce themselves with a personalized phrase and action (“My name is Lily, and I love Lollipops!”) while classmates jump up and echo the movement with a rhythmic group response. In Part Two, students group by category and create a shared team identity—complete with superhero pose!
Whether you’re starting a new semester, running a drama club, or looking for a quick, fun warm-up, this flexible activity is guaranteed to engage your students.
Why Teachers Love It:
Easy to implement with clear directions
Engages every student (even the shy ones!)
Perfect for first-day-of-class or warm-up routines
Encourages positive peer interaction
Perfect For:
First week of school icebreakers
Drama class warm-ups or circle time
Theater club and after-school programs
Substitute plans or last-minute activities
Social-emotional learning through play
What’s Included:
Step-by-step teacher instructions
Clear lesson outline (30 minutes or less)
Group collaboration activity with built-in performance element
Optional variations and extension ideas
ELL and Special Education adaptations
Low-prep: just grab a circle of chairs and go!
Why Your Students Will Love It:
It’s silly, fun, and makes everyone feel included
Encourages big movements and imagination
Builds confidence without pressure to “perform”
Estimated Time:
One class period, or 45 minutes
