Silent Showdown Guide Silent Showdown
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Game Objective
Students must communicate complex actions and nuanced emotions using only physical movement and facial expressions. This version uses the Mime Master Cards which focus on chores, activities, and feelings.
Setup & Rules
Divide & Conquer: Split the class into two or four teams.
The Draw: A player draws a card from the Mime Master Cards set.
The Clock: 60-90 seconds per turn.
No Sound: No talking, humming, or pointing at objects.
Steal Rule: If the active team fails, the opposing team gets one guess to "steal" the point.
Focus Areas
Chores
Examples: Vacuuming, Mopping, Walking a dog.
Activities
Examples: Jump rope, Bowling, Painting a picture.
Feelings
Nuanced emotions like "Skeptical" or "Nostalgic."
Post-Game Discussion
Communication Strategy
"How did you act out 'Washing Windows' versus 'Painting a Picture'? What changed in your hands?"
Physical Awareness
"How did you show the weight of the vacuum or the height of the ladder?"
Mime Master Cards Mime Master Cards
Chores Activities
Vacuuming
Mopping the Kitchen Floor
Wash Windows
Walk a Dog
Folding Laundry
Setting the Table
Taking Out Trash
Dusting Furniture
Mime Master Cards
Activities Hobbies
Sharpen Pencil
Jump Rope
Climb Ladder
Bowling
Riding a Bike
Swimming Laps
Reading a Mystery
Blowing Bubbles
Mime Master Cards
Hobbies Chores
Painting
LEGOs
Video Games
Gardening
Make the Bed
Wash a Car
Playing Piano
Gymnastics
Mime Master Cards
Feelings
Proud
Frustrated
Confused
Nervous
Angry
Sleepy
Scared
Lonely Mimic Showdown Slides The Great
Mimic
Advanced Silent Showdown
The Three Arenas
Chores
Cleaning, vacuuming, and mopping with precision.
Activities
Bowling, painting, and jump rope tricks.
Feelings
Complex emotions that hide in your face.
The Silent Code
01
Absolutely NO sounds or lip-syncing.
02
No pointing at objects in the room.
03
Use your whole body and face.
Lunch Bunch Cards Lunch Bunch Cards
Chores Activities
Vacuuming
Mopping
Walk Dog
Make Bed
Folding Clothes
Set Table
Take Out Trash
Dusting
Lunch Bunch Cards
Hobbies Activities
Painting
LEGOs
Ride Bike
Reading
Sharpen Pencil
Jump Rope
Climb Ladder
Bowling
Lunch Bunch Cards
Feelings
Proud
Frustrated
Angry
Scared
Sleepy
Confused
Excited
Surprised
Lunch Bunch Cards
My Own Mime
My Own Mime
My Own Mime
My Own Mime
Lunch Bunch Guide Lunch Bunch Mimic
2nd Grade Activity Guide
Quick Start Rules
1
Keep it Small: Play in a circle or two small groups.
2
Silent Stage: No talking! Only bodies and faces.
3
Speed Rounds: 45 seconds per card keeps it moving.
4
Helpful Hints: Teacher can act as "The Director" to give hints.
Chores
Cleaning at home.
Activities
Playing for fun.
Feelings
Inside emotions.
Lunch Bunch Success Tips
Emphasize the Silly
Lunch bunch is about connection. Praise the funniest or most creative mimes rather than just "getting it right."
The Guessing Gallery
Remind guessers to raise their hands so everyone doesn't shout at once (good for digestion!).
Do Over? No Problem!
If a student gets stuck, let them pick a different card or act it out with a buddy.
Lunch Bunch Slides 2nd Grade Lunch Bunch
MIMIC
TIME!
The Silent Game of Fun
What will you pick?
Chores
Cleaning and helping!
Activities
Playing for fun!
Feelings
How you feel inside!
Can you stay quiet?
1
Pick a card from the deck.
2
Move your body—NO TALKING!
3
Friends raise hands to guess.
SHHH! IT'S A SECRET!
Ready to Mime?
Who wants to go first and pick a category?
Chores
Activities
Feelings