Hobbies And Interests
Fairy Tales
The majority of children are familiar with fairy tales -- both characters and stories. Whether the children act out the title, such as "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," become a specific character or act out a certain scene, the familiarity allows them to fully engage in the game and aid other children in their guessing, as well.
Entertainment
In a day and age of entertainment and media, your children have favorite television programs, movies and video games. As you choose topics and specify within the topic, consider including the stories, entertainment characters and shows they are familiar with. Be sure to pick something that can be acted out without sound effects or speaking, and something that will be familiar to other children playing.
History
Children in elementary school are learning about historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln or Benjamin Franklin. If your child is interested in history, create a topic that helps him engage in the game. For instance, children can pantomime President Lincoln's tall stature, funny hat and facial hair. Choose fairly obvious figures or incidents in history so the rest of your guests are not confused or bored.
Special Occasion
Create a topic of special occasions such as Christmas, graduation, going to the dentist or winning a soccer game. These can be everyday tasks or holidays, but they must be actions and events your child can relate to and improvise. Create a hand signal to indicate this category so everyone understands. If necessary, allow your child to use basic props such as a chair to act out sitting in a dentist office so the game is more accessible.