[Children's Association] A Collection of Fun Entertainment and Activity Ideas
Introducing fun activities and performances that will liven up your kids’ club! Kids’ clubs bring together children from the neighborhood or school to have a great time.
Getting together to play games, enjoy performances, and put on skits—children really look forward to those precious moments.
In this article, we’re introducing entertainment and performance ideas perfect for kids’ clubs.
We’ve gathered lots of ideas, from activities led by the children themselves to performances where adults entertain the kids.
Use these as inspiration and make your kids’ club as exciting as possible!
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[Children’s Club] Collection of Fun Entertainment and Activity Ideas (31–40)
two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person
The traditional Japanese game “Futari-Baori” (two-person haori).
First, two people pair up and stick together front-to-back.
The person in the back wears a haori and only puts their arms through, and while unable to see anything, acts as the hands of the person in front.
You can perform it like a comedy sketch, or make it into a game where the two complete set tasks.
There’s a delightful, suspenseful fun in trying to synchronize your movements but not quite managing it.
It’s also great because you only need simple prep, like oversized clothing or a piece of cloth.
Chalk art
As a final memory with your classmates, why not try creating some chalkboard art? Chalk comes not only in white but in a variety of colors, so you can make vibrant, colorful drawings.
By rubbing the chalk with your finger after writing, you can adjust the intensity and create gradients and textures.
Talk together about what kind of chalkboard art you’d like to make as your last memory, and collaborate to bring it to life.
The time you spend creating it—and the time you spend taking photos together in front of the finished piece—will surely become a special memory.
Rubik’s Cube
It’s a very simple 3D puzzle where you match the colors on all six faces, but it’s surprisingly difficult.
Since its release in 1997, it has become popular around the world as a toy enjoyed by both children and adults.
Why not use this 3D puzzle to show off a quick party trick? If you can smoothly solve a puzzle that stumps everyone else in an instant, you’re sure to earn a round of applause! There’s a specific method to solving it, so be sure to learn it and practice.
Snacks with a two-person haori (two-person performance)!
The classic party act known as futari-baori is performed in pairs.
Two people wear an oversized haori together, and the person in the back tries to feed the person in front—that’s the usual setup.
It’s simple, but it really gets the crowd going.
Since the person in the back can’t see, they often end up pressing the food against the other’s cheek or nose instead of getting it into their mouth.
A team competition to see who finishes eating first is also a lot of fun, so definitely give it a try with everyone and liven things up.
Crimson Lotus Flower
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba became a household name across Japan thanks to its massive success in manga, anime, and film.
Truly, it’s a work that people of all ages know.
How about trying a choral or ensemble performance of LiSA’s Gurenge, the opening theme used in the TV anime series? I’m sure many kids can sing the entire song without even looking at the lyrics.
There’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of everyone singing it passionately together.
If you’re going to perform it, I recommend arranging it a bit more simply.
Recreating it as-is is incredibly difficult.
A flutist using things you have at home!
At school, we don’t often get the chance to play instruments other than the recorder or the melodica.
But did you know you can play something like a flute using items you have at home? Try performing with objects that can produce a lovely, flute-like sound.
For example, a bottle! Place your lower lip on the mouth of the bottle, and blow as if you’re directing your breath toward the far edge of the bottle’s opening, rather than into the inside of the bottle.
For low notes, blow with a “hoo, hoo,” and for high notes, push your tongue slightly forward and blow like “hyoo, hyoo.” Adjust the sound and try making music with bottles, as well as items like chikuwa (a tube-shaped fish cake) or cups! It’s also fun to play together in a small ensemble.
My First Diabolo
Why not try diabolo, a form of juggling? From a beginner’s perspective, it’s amazing how the string doesn’t get tangled, but the instructions explain the practice method clearly, so use them as a guide and give it a try.
We’ll start with the basic steps—how to spin the diabolo.
To perform diabolo tricks, you need to spin the spool steadily and keep it going.
This basic step is very important, so be sure to master it.
Once you do, it will become a hidden talent that’s useful in any situation.
Recommended for koma lovers! Tightrope-walking tricks
If you’re good at spinning tops, how about showing off a slightly more advanced trick called “tightrope walking”? In this trick, the top travels along a string that you hold taut with both hands.
Before attempting it, you first need to learn a move called “Swallow Return.” Swallow Return is a trick where you throw a top with its string wound and catch it spinning on your palm.
Once the top is on your palm, hook both ends of the string around your index fingers.
Raise the hand without the top slightly; when the top’s spindle touches the string, lower the raised hand and guide the top along—if it keeps moving, you’ve nailed the trick! Practice well and give it a try.
Challenge the bamboo dance
Why not try your hand at a bamboo dance that uses long bamboo poles? It originated as a traditional dance in places like the Philippines, but in Japan it’s also well known as a children’s activity.
The operators open and close four bamboo poles to a waltz-like three-beat rhythm, while the dancers step nimbly to avoid getting caught by the poles.
Because coordination between the operators and dancers is crucial, it’s a great recommendation for those looking for a party trick to perform with close friends or classmates.
Start by practicing with two poles, then increase the number once you’ve got the rhythm down.
Having multiple dancers raises the difficulty, but it also adds to the performance’s color and impact.
Ensemble of plastic bottle shakers
Let’s try performing with handmade instruments made from plastic bottles! The sound changes depending on the thickness and shape of the bottle and what you put inside, so experiment with different ideas as you make them.
Once your instrument is ready, start tapping out rhythms along with a song right away! The pitch will likely vary depending on the instrument, so try arranging the order in which you play them.
I think choosing a simple melody works well, but if you boldly pick a popular song everyone loves, it might get the crowd even more excited.