[Elementary School] Indoor Games and Recreational Activities Recommended for Upper Primary Grades
There are lots of elementary school children who love the internet and online games, right?
Of course, they can build relationships and develop various skills through them, but many parents and educators probably feel, “I’d like them to play something other than games a bit more.”
Kids can learn a lot from new experiences, so we hope they’ll try a variety of activities.
In this article, we’ll introduce fun games and recreational activities suited for upper elementary grades!
All of them can be played indoors, so they’re perfect for days when you can’t go outside!
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Indian poker
Indian poker is a game where you bet while guessing whether the value of the card you can’t see—the one on your own forehead—beats your opponent’s card or not.
First, draw one card from the prepared deck and place it against your forehead like an Indian feather so that you can’t see your own number.
You can see your opponent’s number, so if you think your card is higher, you bet; if you’re not confident, you can fold.
The more players there are, the stronger the psychological element becomes, so if you have a deck of cards at hand, it’s a game you should definitely try.
Back-carry ball relay
The back-to-back ball relay is a race where you carry a ball in an unusual way.
Two people pair up, stand back to back, and transport a ball held between their backs.
Since there are hardly any sports or events where you carry a ball on your back, it offers a unique experience.
The partners’ height difference and the size of the ball are important factors, so adjust them to make carrying easier.
It’s also important to decide who will lead when moving forward.
Be sure to discuss and plan before you start.
Dodgebee
It’s a sport called “Dodgebee,” which combines dodgeball and frisbee.
Instead of a ball, players throw a soft disc.
The rules are the same as dodgeball: you hit members of the opposing team who are in the infield with the disc; anyone who gets hit moves to the outfield.
Outfield players can return to their own infield by hitting an infield opponent with the disc.
Because the disc is made of soft material, it doesn’t hurt when you’re hit, and the risk of injury is reduced.
craft; handiwork; fabrication; maneuvering (scheming)
Crafts that everyone loves, from little kids to big kids.
Open-ended crafts where you can make anything are so much fun, aren’t they? Let’s make use of materials you have at home—things you can reuse before throwing away, like newspaper, milk cartons, and empty containers from pudding and more.
Just thinking about what to make is really fun too.
By creating freely, children’s imaginations will expand.
origami
When you say, “Let’s play with origami!”, it might sound like an activity for very small children, but there’s also a way to enjoy origami by folding extremely complex creations.
For example, ‘OriRobo’—a robot made from a single sheet of origami paper.
Of course, there are no cuts anywhere; it’s all folding.
And of course, it’s also fun to fold simple things.
Beef Tongue Game
All you need are your hands! This is a beef-tongue rhythm game you can enjoy with no props.
Start with both hands together.
After someone says “gyu” (cow), the next person claps once to say “tan” (tongue).
Go clockwise in time with the chant “gyu-tan gyu-tan gyu-tan tan,” and on the second, third rounds and so on, increase the number of “tan” claps you add at the end.
If you say “gyu” at the wrong time, clap at the wrong moment, or fall off the rhythm, you’re out! The rules are simple, but when you actually play, you’d be surprised how easily you panic.
It’s a game you can start right now, so give it a try!
Trump
How about trying a game of playing cards that you can easily enjoy indoors without taking up much space? There are so many ways to play that kids of all ages can have fun.
For small groups or two players, you can play Speed or Poker; for larger groups, try Sevens, Old Maid, or Concentration.
One of the great things about playing cards is that when you get bored, you can just switch to a different game.