My Name, My Thing: Icebreaker & Drama Warm-Up Game for Grades 4–6

$3.00

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

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