[Elementary School] Indoor Games and Recreational Activities Recommended for Upper Primary Grades

Ball Scissor Relay

Can’t stop laughing!? Here’s a fun idea for a “ball-squeeze relay.” It’s perfect for those who want to run an activity in a large space like a gym or schoolyard.

All you need are balls and cones or markers to indicate the start and finish.

Pair up in teams of two, use your bodies to hold the ball in place, and aim for the goal.

If you touch the ball with your hands or drop it, you simply restart from that spot.

It’s a simple game, and because it’s a relay, you’ll feel the excitement and suspense as you play.

A game using paper and a ball

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Finger control matters! Here’s a game idea using paper and balls.

It’s a seated game that uses paper and balls.

Prepare A4 sheets with large printed shapes or motifs, and some colored balls.

To start, it’s best to demonstrate with simple straight lines or squares.

The rule is simple: trace the shapes by controlling the colored ball with your fingertips, making sure not to go off the line.

Once you get the hang of it, try more challenging motifs like hearts, stars, and curves.

The say-the-same, do-the-same game

Sharpen reflexes and concentration! Here’s an idea for the “Same Words, Opposite Actions” game.

The game is played with a commander and players.

Until everyone gets used to it, it will go smoothly if the teacher is the commander and the children are the players.

After the commander calls out “Same words, opposite actions,” they give directions like “front” or “right” that indicate forward, backward, left, or right.

The players say the exact same words as the commander, but they must move in the opposite direction, making it a unique game where you’ll make mistakes if you’re not fully focused.

Tamaire Hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors

Tamaire Hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors

Using items makes it even more exciting! Here’s an idea for a Ball-Toss Hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors game.

When you hear “ball toss,” many people probably think of the equipment used at sports days.

This time, let’s try a version you can easily set up indoors.

All you need are some colored balls and small hula hoops.

As an introduction to the game, it’s a good idea to first give players time to freely toss balls into the hoops.

Ultimately, the activity evolves so that the person who wins rock-paper-scissors within each group gets the role of throwing the balls into the hoop.

Feel free to adapt and arrange the game as you like.

Tag Rugby Game

[Tag Rugby] Recommended for Elementary School Kids! Top 5 Rugby Games #shorts #ElementarySchool #TagRugby

Recommended for elementary school students too! Here are some ideas for tag rugby games.

Tag rugby is a sport based on rugby where, instead of tackling the opponent, the game progresses by removing tags attached to the players’ waists.

For example, one of the five play ideas shown in the video is a game where you set up three cones and run laps around them while trying to take your opponent’s tag.

Give them a try and see how they work for you!

balloon volleyball

Balloon art fun with balloons! How to play balloon volleyball that even beginners can enjoy easily♪

Let’s have fun moving our bodies! Here are some ideas for balloon volleyball.

Volleyball is a sport where two teams face off across a net, hitting the ball back and forth to score points.

This time, all you need is a single balloon.

You can even find them at 100-yen shops these days, so it’s easy to prepare.

The way to play is simple: two or more people face each other and tap the balloon with their hands to keep a rally going.

Once you get used to it, try counting out loud or playing a word-chain game (shiritori) while you rally.

Team Gesture Game Competition

Team Gesture Quiz Battle!

It’s a game where one person on the team looks at a prompt and acts it out with gestures, while the other members try to guess what it is.

It tests the team’s ability to cooperate—choosing movements that are as clear as possible and carefully observing even the small details.

Setting a time limit to push for quicker answers is also recommended; the rush to convey the idea might lead to some funny, unexpected movements.

If you gradually make the prompts more detailed and difficult, you’ll likely start to see each person’s unique style in which parts they focus on when they move.

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