[Children's Association] A Collection of Fun Entertainment and Activity Ideas

A classroom-relatable skit

[Relatable] Tried Doing All the Classic Classroom Moments from PE, Japanese, Math, Music, and More! [Short Skit]

There are certain things at school that make everyone go, “So true!” right? Like the crushing sleepiness after school lunch or after swimming class, or the way the person whose attendance number matches the date always gets called on… How about putting on a short skit that showcases those school ‘relatable moments’? It’s a great idea to include not only things every elementary school student has probably experienced, but also quirks unique to your own school.

Doing impressions of distinctive teachers could be fun, too! Since the skit is built around shared experiences, it’s sure to get natural laughs from the audience.

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Snacks with a two-person haori (two-person performance)!

😆 [Hilarious] Should snacks be eaten two-person style (niinibaori)?! [Eight and Brothers] Good laugh

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.

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Sign language dance ‘Racing into the Night’YOASOBI

[Sign Language Dance] Racing into the Night / YOASOBI [With sign-language choreography, lyrics, and music♪] cover

How about performing a sign language dance to the famous song everyone’s heard at least once, YOASOBI’s “Racing into the Night” (Yoru ni Kakeru)? Adding precise finger movements to the dance raises the difficulty a bit, but that’s exactly why it could capture the audience’s interest.

Plus, this dance might spark curiosity about sign language as a communication tool and open up a new world for you.

Talk together about which signs to incorporate into the choreography, and try creating an original routine.

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Ring Relay

If you’re looking for a game that lets you move your body while having fun, this is a must-see.

Here are the rules for “Ring Relay.” First, 4–5 people line up side by side and hold hands.

Next, prepare a large ring such as a hula hoop and slip it onto the hand of the person at one end.

Pass the ring along to the next person by threading it over your hand, head, waist, and feet in order, without letting go of hands.

If you can get the ring all the way to the person at the other end, you’re good.

If you have a large group of children, it could be fun to compete in teams.

Teamwork with the people on your left and right is key in this game, so give it a try when you want to help kids build camaraderie.

Animal Sound Quiz

Animal Sounds Quiz for Kids: Can you tell which animal makes this sound?

If you want to include an activity that anyone can enjoy regardless of age, we recommend an “Animal Sound Quiz”! It’s a simple game where you listen to an animal sound and guess which animal it is.

Along with easy, familiar sounds that everyone knows, it could be fun to slip in some surprisingly tricky calls from lesser-known animals—the ones that make you think, “I’ve heard this before, but what was it?” It’s also enjoyable for everyone to try imitating the sounds together.

Give it a try for inspiration!

A flutist using things you have at home!

Chikuwa and a cup turn anyone into a flutist! Try a home concert [For upper elementary grades]

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.

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Blacklight Panel Theater

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star nursery rhyme; black light panel theater; toy piano; soothing music; soothing lights; black light panel theater; toy piano; song; percussion.

This is recommended for anyone who wants to put on a show full of appeal that captivates children! Let us introduce the Black Light Panel Theater.

Unlike a regular panel theater, this one is performed in a dark room, illuminating the artwork with a black light, letting the audience experience an extraordinary, out-of-the-ordinary atmosphere.

When the black light shines on pictures painted with fluorescent paint, they take on a magical, glowing look that is sure to hold children spellbound.

Adding sound with background music or instruments enhances the mood of the story even more.

Create pieces that match the season or special events, and be sure to debut them!