A roundup of exciting grade-level recreational activities for junior high school students

Without Katakana

Simple and fun! A class-energizing activity: “Katakana-less”

In everyday life, we often use words written in katakana.

Here, we’d like to introduce “Katakana-ashi,” a game where you explain a given topic without using katakana.

For example, you show a ball used in P.E.

and ask, “What is this?” The answer will likely be “ball.” Next, have them describe the ball without using any katakana.

Children will likely search for answers by thinking of various words in their heads.

Try switching the roles of questioner and answerer and give it a go.

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Nakajima Junko

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Personality test

[Personality Test] 5 Psychological Tests That Lay Your True Nature Bare (Explained at an Easy Pace)

A psychological test involves answering questions, and the choices you make reveal your true feelings.

How about incorporating this into a bus activity? Prepare a few questions and have everyone choose their answers at the same time.

Afterwards, announce, “Those who chose this answer are…” and reveal what true feelings that choice is said to indicate! People might be surprised by unexpected sides of themselves being identified, which will make things even more exciting.

Just be sure to choose psychological tests that won’t make anyone feel uncomfortable!

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sasashina

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No equipment needed! Air catch ball

No props needed! Play non-verbally! A fun communication game: “Air Catch Ball”

“Air Catch,” a make-believe game of tossing an imaginary ball without any props, is a very simple team-building activity.

Participants form a circle.

Someone calls another person’s name while miming a throw of the “air ball,” and the next person pretends to catch it and continues in the same way.

The rules are: make eye contact and call the person’s name before you throw.

Once everyone gets used to it, you can increase the difficulty by tossing multiple balls at once or speeding things up.

It builds communication skills and concentration and gets people laughing, making it great for training icebreakers and strengthening team cohesion.

It takes about 5–15 minutes, so give it a try!

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kepiko

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Command Game

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.

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kappamaki

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little thief

Consensus Game 'Little Thief' — Rules Explanation

Let me introduce a consensus game set in a convenience store.

The characters are: the “store manager,” “part-time worker A,” and a “boy who steals three rice balls every day.” Noticing the boy’s theft, the manager tells A to catch him and call the police.

However, A does not apprehend the boy.

Even when the manager asks why, A won’t answer, and A is ultimately fired.

Among these three, who do you think is the most at fault? Also, rank the individuals from 1 to 3 in order of blame.

It’s a question where the rankings may change depending on how you imagine the boy’s reasons for stealing.

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sasashina

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Invisible Invaders

Consensus Game: Invisible Invaders — Rules Explanation

This content discusses whether, in a situation where a virus is spreading, families should gather and stay at home or go to work to make a living.

The focus is on how to address the contradiction that prioritizing safety reduces income, while attending school or working in offices increases the risk of infection.

Each member has different positions and opinions—such as the desire to protect children and the elderly and the sense of responsibility to support the economy—leading to a clash of values.

Through speaking, participants not only express their own views but also develop the ability to understand others’ thinking.

If the discussion is held in class, it becomes a deeply educational theme that allows students to simulate the challenges faced by society as a whole.

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mutō

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Play together! 10-Second Bomb Game!

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This is a simple, easy-to-understand recreation where you pass a ball to others within a time limit! Ten people form a circle and keep passing a ball or balloon to the person next to them.

Once you get used to it, you can also throw or pass the ball or balloon to a specific person you’re aiming for.

When the timer signaling the time limit goes off, the person holding the ball or balloon loses! It’s also fun for each person to come up with and try out their own strategy.

It’s a heart-pounding game that treats the ball or balloon like a bomb.