Jobs
31 professions, from doctor through firefighter to astronaut. This is the best miming category in the app, because every job comes with its own signature movement.
This category is part of Premium.
- puzzles
- 31
- Recommended age
- From five, since it assumes some knowledge of different professions.
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- Premium
- languages
- 33
Acting out jobs turns into tiny scenes. The chef stirs, the police officer stops traffic, the hairdresser cuts. Children love it because they get to imitate the adult world, and they absorb what people actually do all day without noticing.
It is also a reliable conversation starter. After one round somebody always asks what exactly mum and dad do at work, and what the child might want to do one day.
What the cards look like
Tips for this category
One gesture is enough
Pick a single defining movement per job. Brevity works far better here than a long performance.
No props
Use hands only, nothing from around the room. That way imagination does the work instead of the prop.
Talk about it afterward
Go through the words at the end and tell a story about one or two of the jobs. Those ten minutes are worth more than the game itself.
Every word in this category
Here is the full contents of the category, so you can see exactly which words are waiting for you before you download.
- Artist
- Astronaut
- Construction worker
- Cook
- Dancer
- Detective
- Doctor
- Elf
- Factory worker
- Farmer
- Firefighter
- Golfer
- Guard
- Hairdresser
- Horse rider
- Judge
- Mage
- Mechanic
- Ninja
- Office worker
- Pilot
- Police officer
- Santa Claus
- Scientist
- Singer
- Superhero
- Supervillain
- Teacher
- Technologist
- Troll
- Vampire
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs are included?
Everyday professions children recognize, such as doctor, teacher, police officer, firefighter and chef, plus a few more exciting ones like astronaut and magician.
Is it useful for career conversations?
It is not a careers tool, but it is an excellent way to start a conversation about the kinds of work that exist in the world.
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