For Grown-Ups
What you’ll need
Ask About Today
What are some ways you can tell a story without using words?
Explore
est. 20 min
Hair Love
This short film tells a whole story with almost no words.
Learn About Mimes
Mimes are performers who tell stories with only their faces, bodies, and emotions. Learn about mimes in this short video. Later, you’ll try it yourself!
Meet a Mime
Join the HiHo Kids to meet Sarah, a real mime!
Create
est. 30 min
Silent Storytelling
Tell a story like a mime—using just your face and body! Practice in the mirror, then show a grown-up or a friend. Do they know what your story is about? (Hint: Take an object from your story bag if you’re not sure where to start!)
Tabletop Drawing
Who says you can’t draw where you eat? It’s time to tell a story in pictures.
Toolkit Materials:
Other Materials:
Tape
Grown-Ups
Cover a table with paper and tape it around the edges (any table where your camper can sit will work). Then put out your camper’s figurines and art supplies. Ask them to draw a story starring their favorite animals.
Kids
Tell a story in pictures! Your favorite animals are the characters. Draw your story all over the table. (On the paper only, please!)
Read
est. 5 min
Hug
This book by Jez Alborough tells a whole story using only three words! What is the baby gorilla feeling in this story?
Move
est. 30 min
Frozen Ballet Class
Practice ballet positions and learn a short dance to your favorite song from the movie "Frozen." Try using your face and body to show how Elsa feels in this song.