[For Middle Schoolers] Let's Have Fun Together! A Collection of Bus Recreation Ideas
There are times when you’ll be riding a bus for a long time, like on field trips or school excursions.
It’s exciting to be in a different atmosphere from your usual classes and to chat lively with everyone—that’s great too.
But since it’s a special occasion, why not take the opportunity to get everyone pumped up and strengthen your team spirit?
In this article, we’re introducing bus recreation ideas recommended for junior high school students!
We’ve picked out lots of ideas that large groups can enjoy without having to move around.
Use this as a reference and have a great time!
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[For Junior High School Students] Let’s Get Everyone Excited! A Roundup of Bus Recreation Ideas (11–20)
Command Game
This is a game where you move your body while carefully listening to the quiz master and deciding whether to follow the instructions.
The rule is to follow only the words that come after “Everyone,” so be mindful not to be misled by the rhythm or the quiz master’s movements.
Changing the movements and words, and increasing the tempo of instructions, are tricky points for the quiz master as well, so it’s a good idea to prepare a script to keep the game running smoothly.
It’s easy to make mistakes if you listen halfheartedly, so it’s important to focus closely on the words.
A game where everyone matches their answers
This is a game where everyone thinks of an answer to a given prompt and tries to match those answers.
Since the prompts allow for multiple correct answers, your teamwork in aligning responses will be put to the test.
If you can discuss too thoroughly, it becomes easier to match answers, so it’s recommended to set clear boundaries for how much discussion is allowed.
It’s not only about testing whether your thoughts align; progressing with strategies—such as choosing to match a specific person’s answers—may also be important.
Lip-sync song guessing game
The lip-sync song guessing game is something even people who love listening to music but aren’t confident singing can enjoy, and it works well at workplaces or schools.
The presenter picks a song, then lip-syncs it—paying close attention to intonation and rhythm—without making any sound.
The guessers carefully watch the presenter’s mouth and facial expressions to figure out what song it is.
At first, it’s best to choose familiar songs that everyone knows.
Once everyone gets the hang of it, you can make the game more exciting by shortening the sung sections or speeding up the delivery.
In conclusion
As expected, ideas you can do without any tools might be easier to get into.
Also, rather than settling on just one from these, it’s a good idea to prepare a few.
By all means, use this article as a reference and have everyone on the bus enjoy a fun, lively time together!