[For Middle School Students] A Collection of Recreation Ideas to Liven Up Farewell Parties
A farewell party where you look back on a year’s memories and spend precious time with the classmates who shared the same classroom.
By expressing gratitude to teachers and friends and taking part in lively recreation, the memories become even deeper.
In this article, we’ll introduce recreation ideas that the whole class can enjoy.
From activities you can take your time with indoors to ones that get you moving outside, we’ve handpicked games and activities especially recommended for junior high school students.
To make the farewell party even more exciting—by exchanging letters and sharing words of thanks—be sure to give these a try.
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[For Middle School Students] A Collection of Recreation Ideas to Liven Up Farewell Parties (21–30)
Giant fukuwarai with the teacher’s face
This is an activity where you play Fukuwarai—a classic New Year’s game—using the teacher’s face as the theme.
Since you’ve spent a lot of time with the teacher, you’ve probably had many chances to see their face and remember even the finer details.
However, because you can only rely on your sense of touch to figure out which piece you’re holding and where to place it, getting close to the correct arrangement seems difficult.
Rather than aiming for a perfect result, it might be more exciting to see how the teacher’s face gets scrambled and whether it turns into a funny face.
Teacher impersonation
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Not only your classmates who spent time with you in the classroom, but your teachers are also important people who supported you throughout the year.
As a sign of respect for those teachers, try doing impressions that capture memorable words or behaviors.
The key to making it exciting is to recreate scenes that many people can relate to, so it’s best to consider not only your own impressions but also those of people around you.
Since the very fact that something becomes a “bit” means it drew attention, even if you play it for laughs, it can still be something that moves and delights your teachers.
Russian roulette
It’s a game where one different item is hidden among a bunch of similar-looking foods, and everyone has fun trying to guess who got the odd one out.
Test your luck, and also pay attention to how people react when they pick the “losing” piece.
Spicy or sour bites are classic choices for the odd one out, but if you’re good with those flavors, you might try to keep a straight face so others won’t notice.
You can also use this as a little fortune-telling game to see if you’re the type who tends to draw the short straw.
after-the-fact rock-paper-scissors
If you’re looking for a casual, equipment-free recreation, how about after-the-fact rock-paper-scissors? It might sound too simple, but it’s surprisingly engaging! With rock-paper-scissors, we instinctively want to win.
Because we usually play with winning in mind, being required to “lose” when you go second suddenly makes it much tougher.
Of course, you can also set the condition to “win”! This fast-paced game—where you keep winning or keep losing—really fires up a crowd, and turning it into a tournament makes it a hit even with large groups!
Wink Killer
The Wink Killer game is a perfect activity for a farewell party.
The player assigned as the culprit secretly winks at others whenever they make eye contact, aiming to take everyone out without being seen.
It’s a thrilling psychological battle where getting caught means an instant game over.
Since it can be enjoyed casually indoors, it’s guaranteed to be a hit regardless of the weather.
Playing in groups makes it even more exciting.
It helps friends bond and is sure to make the farewell party memorable.
With simple rules, it’s a recommended game that middle schoolers can enjoy right away.
What’s inside the box?
It’s a game where you stick your hand into a box you can’t see into and try to figure out what’s inside relying only on your sense of touch.
It’s a staple on variety shows, and the fun comes from watching the reactions of the person putting their hand in the box.
Since their fingertips are highly focused, it’s best to put in something that provides a distinct sensation—something spiky like a scrub brush is an easy choice.
Battery- or remote-controlled toys that move can also create the illusion that there’s a living creature inside, which is a great touch.
Minor’s Claim
Everyone carries feelings inside that they can’t share with others, and keeping them bottled up can be stressful.
How about taking this opportunity to express what you’ve been keeping in your heart and let everyone know how you feel? Talk freely about the worries you haven’t been able to tell anyone, or the things you’ve felt about the people around you—whatever you want to assert to those around you now.
It could also be exciting to reveal a side of yourself you haven’t shown before and make a fresh debut this time.