Singing names

Intention: Connecting with a group of children, creating a safe atmosphere before starting other activities A group of children sit in a half-circle. Two clowns approach, one playing music, the other using an object like a scarf to highlight the movements and attract...

Car ride

Intention: Connection, communication, finding a common game  Set the stage for a delightful game of imagination with a child.  You begin by miming the presence of a car in the room, complete with the revving of an imaginary engine and the gentle hum of...

Bag of pine cones

Intention: Sensory impulse, playing with touch  We extend an invitation to touch the bag, encouraging individuals to listen to the sound it produces, feel its texture, and savour the woody scent it emanates.  We gently touch the child with the bag, allowing...

Mirroring

Intention: Connecting to the child’s world finding a common point.  The clowns carefully observe and gradually initiate a similar movement using one specific body part.  They craft a playful game around this movement and redirect the audience’s...

Super-powering

Intention: Flipping the focus from disability to abilities and special powers.  This tool serves as an approach that is adaptable for use in playful, educational, or even challenging settings.  The nature of the interaction will yield varying levels of energy,...