[For Elementary Schools] Recommended Exhibits and Recreational Activities for a Cultural Festival
One of the events elementary school students look forward to is the cultural festival.
Sometimes it’s held under a unique name like “Friendship Festival” or includes the school’s name as in “◯◯ Showcase.”
This article is perfect for an elementary school cultural festival!
It introduces activities and recreations that the whole class can enjoy together.
You’ll find a variety of ideas—from performances you can do in the classroom to recreations suited for larger spaces like the gym or school grounds.
If you’re having trouble deciding on an idea, feel free to use these as a reference.
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dance
If your class is putting on a unified performance, a dance is a great option.
Start by discussing what song to choose.
Picking a popular anime song might make it easier for the audience to get excited.
Or you could go with a cool track and nail a stylish vibe.
For the choreography, you can use an existing routine or create an original one—either is fine.
The latter has the advantage of letting you adjust the complexity to a comfortable level.
Including the time you spend practicing together, it’s sure to become a memorable experience.
Giant Jenga
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Jenga is said to have originated in the UK.
It’s a game where you pull out rectangular blocks while strategizing against your opponent so the Jenga tower doesn’t fall.
It’s been featured on many TV variety shows, so most of you probably already know it.
How about making a giant version of that Jenga using styrofoam or cardboard boxes? Giant Jenga makes an impact with its size alone.
You can color-code the blocks, write point values on them—there are plenty of ways to customize the game!
stamp rally
How about a stamp rally that makes participants feel like they’re exploring the school? Rather than simply placing stamps around the school and having people collect them, it’s better to include a variety of elements.
For example, you could add hopscotch along the route, or require players to clear a mini-game before they can stamp.
It’s also important to create a fun atmosphere by using stamps featuring anime characters and designing the stamp sheet with a cute look.
Making slime
At a cultural festival where local young children gather, a slime-making activity is highly recommended.
Slime is popular on platforms like YouTube and is easy to make, making it perfect for hands-on recreation.
Plus, they can take it home, so I’m sure they’ll be delighted.
ensemble
No matter how many ideas you brainstorm, nothing beats the joy of creating something together like an ensemble.
For elementary school students, even just the instruments they use in regular music classes—melodicas, recorders, castanets, and cymbals—are enough to make a beautiful ensemble! Ask students who take piano lessons and teachers who play guitar to join in as well.
Who knows—maybe the principal can play the trumpet? It might also be great to film the preparation and practice process, edit it like a documentary, and screen it.
Woodworking
People today spend a lot of time in the digital world.
Compared to the past, children play less with wooden toys—in fact, they have fewer chances to touch wood at all.
So how about getting them into woodworking? You can adjust the difficulty by grade level, and I think kids will be excited to use carpentry tools they don’t usually encounter, like saws and hammers.
There are plenty of woodworking projects that don’t use nails, too.
Exhibits of less familiar tools like planes and chisels might also feel fresh and intriguing for children!
[For Elementary Schools] Recommended Booths and Recreational Activities for Cultural Festivals (21–30)
Oshi activities coordinator
The “Oshi-katsu Crew,” which energizes the class, is an activity where students express their favorite things or idols in their own way.
That passionate love can draw in others, enliven the class, and create a positive atmosphere.
It not only helps you bond with friends who share the same favorites, but also becomes a chance to connect with those who have different “oshis,” making conversations more lively.
By turning your love for your favorites into forms like illustrations, you also nurture creativity.
The Oshi-katsu Crew is a fun role where you discover what’s enjoyable yourselves and share it with everyone around you.
