Ten benefits of mime games for children

Mime is the language of the gesture. Mimicry or body language brings much more than we imagine . More than 50 percent of the information that we transmit, both adults and children, is done non-verbally. These mimic games help children express feelings and control their body movements in a fun way. 1

Mime is the language of the gesture. Mimicry or body language brings much more than we imagine. More than 50 percent of the information that we transmit, both adults and children, is done non-verbally.

These mimic games help children express feelings and control their body movements in a fun way.

10 advantages of playing mime with children

1- Through gestures children can learn to transmit their emotions, feelings and thoughts, helping them to open up to others in a playful way.

2- Since they need to have a management of their body, the games of mimicry help them to control their movements better improving their coordination.

3- This type of games contribute to children having a better awareness of their body.

4- It helps them to socialize with others since they usually take place in a group. The techniques or games of body interpretation make that even the most timid or introverted children can give free rein to their feelings expressing sensations that otherwise would not manifest.

5- Through mimicry, it improves the artistic expression of the children either through dance or interpretation.

6- With the mimicry the children improve in concentration since they have to count without words and think about the gestures they are going to execute without being able to speak.

7- The games of mimicry favor the imagination and the creativity of children when it comes to recreating situations or feelings.

8- Mimicry helps children release stress through laughter and is a fun activity for any age.

9- Promotes children's self-esteem pre preventing the onset of diseases such as anorexia or bulimia. 10- With imitation games children also exercise their muscles.

Cristina González Hernando.

Editor of Guiainfantil.com