u/ScrollingAlongReddit

Hi all,

I'm looking for improv games or activities that work well with large groups of 11- and 12-year-olds in school—especially ones that keep everyone involved while teaching core skills.

So far, pair games have worked really well. Outside of this, main challenges I've identified are:

- Circle games take too long and leave students waiting

- Passing games like Zip, Zap, Zop can be confusing—kids struggle to track who’s pointing/looking where

- Splitting the class (e.g., Party Quirks) gets loud, making it hard for the audience to follow

- Some students feel shy or think certain games feel too childish

Would love any suggestions, tips, or go-to activities that help with these challenges—thanks so much!