Lip Sync Battle

Purpose:

A high-energy, low-pressure performance game where kids "sing" along to their favourite songs—no actual singing skills required!

What You’ll Need:

• A speaker or sound system

• A phone/tablet/laptop with a playlist of kid-appropriate songs

• A microphone prop (real or fake—plastic toy mics or rolled paper work great!)

• Optional: stage space, curtain backdrop, fun dress-ups or props

• A list of performers or sign-up sheet

• A judging panel or audience voting cards ("Funniest," "Best Dance Moves," "Most Dramatic," etc.)

How to Run It:

1. Set the Stage

• Create a small performance area with space for dancing and big moves.

• Optional: add fairy lights, curtains, or signs for extra flair.

2. Prepare the Playlist

• Preload a list of appropriate, energetic songs.

• Let kids pick their own or choose from a shortlist.

• Great options include:

  • “Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift

  • “Can’t Stop the Feeling” – Justin Timberlake

  • “Let It Go” – Frozen

  • “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – Encanto

  • “Happy” – Pharrell Williams

3. Brief the Kids

• Explain they won’t actually sing—they’ll mime the words and act it out.

• Encourage big dance moves, gestures, props, and facial expressions.

• Make it silly, dramatic, fun—no pressure to be perfect!

4. Time to Perform

• Call kids up one at a time or in small groups.

• Play their chosen song for 30–60 seconds (or longer if they want).

• Cheer them on like a rock star audience!

5. Optional Judging or Voting

• Have a panel of judges (staff or other kids) give fun, kind feedback.

• Or let the audience vote using signs or applause.

• Give out silly awards like:

  • “Most Confident”

  • “Best Use of Props”

  • “Most Dramatic Lip Sync”

  • “Crowd Favourite”

Tips to Keep it Fun

• Keep performances short to maintain momentum.

• Offer group options for shy kids.

• Let everyone who wants to join in have a go—this is about fun, not competition!

• Consider a staff performance to kick it off and get everyone excited!