- Improvising movement to music is a great way for children to express themselves. But asking them to move in the way the music makes them feel can be intimidating. Playing a game called Statues, however, is fun! With this game, the children move while the music is playing and freeze into statues when you pause the music, remaining frozen until the song starts again. Not only does this activity promote creativity, but also it helps children differentiate between sound and silence. And if you use a wide range of selections, you’ll expose the children to a variety of musical elements.