MAPSIce breaker activity: Zip Zap Zop
Summary
Players stand in a circle and pass three words hand to hand — the leader says "zip" and claps toward someone; that person finds someone else and says "zap"； the next person says "zop" — and the whole group keeps the three words travelling around the circle.
Procedures
- 1
Circle Formation and Word Pass (3 minutes): Have the entire class form a circle and stand facing inward. First, practice three words to be passed: "zip", "zap", and "zop".
- 2
Rules: The facilitator says "zip" first, claps hands, and points to any person in the circle; the person pointed to must quickly respond by saying the second word, "zap", while clapping fingers toward any other person in the circle; the third person pointed to then follows the same actions as the previous two and says the third word, "zop".
- 3
Continuous Circle Movement (4 minutes): Everyone continues to move in a circle: "Zip – Zap – Zop!" The three words are passed continuously without stopping. When people are getting used to this game, the tempo can be faster.
Variations
1. Classroom Management: keep enough arm space between players so clapping hands never hit a neighbour; before the fast rounds, agree that a clap goes to a person — not into the air — so the pass stays clear.
2. Difficulty Adjustments: Easier—start with only two words (zip and zap) and add zop when the class is steady; harder—speed up round by round, or let the receiver choose anyone in the circle, not just a neighbour.
Reference Video Link
Activity Preparation
A circle of open floor; no props — only hands and voices.
Activity Sources
- Source Type:
- Website / Online resource
- Source:
- Classical Drama Warmup
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Ice breaker activity: Zip Zap Zop
Summary
Players stand in a circle and pass three words hand to hand — the leader says "zip" and claps toward someone; that person finds someone else and says "zap"； the next person says "zop" — and the whole group keeps the three words travelling around the circle.
Procedures
- 1
Circle Formation and Word Pass (3 minutes): Have the entire class form a circle and stand facing inward. First, practice three words to be passed: "zip", "zap", and "zop".
- 2
Rules: The facilitator says "zip" first, claps hands, and points to any person in the circle; the person pointed to must quickly respond by saying the second word, "zap", while clapping fingers toward any other person in the circle; the third person pointed to then follows the same actions as the previous two and says the third word, "zop".
- 3
Continuous Circle Movement (4 minutes): Everyone continues to move in a circle: "Zip – Zap – Zop!" The three words are passed continuously without stopping. When people are getting used to this game, the tempo can be faster.
Variations
1. Classroom Management: keep enough arm space between players so clapping hands never hit a neighbour; before the fast rounds, agree that a clap goes to a person — not into the air — so the pass stays clear.
2. Difficulty Adjustments: Easier—start with only two words (zip and zap) and add zop when the class is steady; harder—speed up round by round, or let the receiver choose anyone in the circle, not just a neighbour.
Reference Video Link
Activity Preparation
A circle of open floor; no props — only hands and voices.
Activity Sources
- Source Type:
- Website / Online resource
- Source:
- Classical Drama Warmup
MAPS teaching activities may come from a variety of sources, including original contributions by the MAPS team, online resources, published materials, activities learned from teachers, activities shared by colleagues, traditional teaching practices, and other sources. When a source can be reasonably identified, we make every effort to acknowledge it on the relevant activity page or in the accompanying reference information.
Some content may be organized, translated, structured, or adapted by the MAPS team for specific teaching contexts. Such editorial or instructional adaptation does not mean that MAPS claims ownership of the underlying third-party material. Rights to third-party content remain with the original authors, publishers, or other lawful rights holders.
If you are an author, copyright holder, or authorized representative and have questions or concerns regarding the source, attribution, or use of any content, please contact us:
Email: musicactivityps@gmail.com
