[For Elementary Schools] Recommended Exhibits and Recreational Activities for a Cultural Festival

Instrumental ensemble

For 5th–6th Graders: Que Sera Sera / Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Instrumental Ensemble for Elementary School Students – Full Performance] Rocket Music KGH583

If your whole class wants to put on a presentation together, how about trying an instrumental ensemble? Those of you in the upper grades have probably done it a few times already, but since this is a special opportunity, try picking a slightly more challenging piece from among your favorite songs.

Of course, the practice will be tough, but the thrill when the music comes together beautifully is truly amazing, and working as a group on a single piece will become a wonderful memory.

It won’t succeed without unity, so I think it will also be a great chance to improve communication.

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samurai period drama

Learning Presentation 9: Mito Komon

I don’t think many elementary school kids watch period dramas, but a “period drama” production seems like an idea that would go over very well with grandparents’ generation.

In period dramas, good and evil are clearly defined, so the stories are surprisingly easy for children to follow.

It’s also amusing to see kids play the stereotypical crooked magistrate because of the fun contrast, and they’d probably be thrilled to practice the classic sword-fighting scenes.

Period dramas can be a great chance to learn about history and Japanese culture, so if a regular play isn’t generating much excitement, definitely consider making this your project.

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English play

[English Education at a Private Elementary School] Full Coverage of an All-English Drama Performance! Kyoto Notre Dame Elementary School

To communicate with people around the world, English has become indispensable, hasn’t it? Instead of focusing on reading and writing, how about trying an English play that emphasizes speaking? Performing a play while speaking English tests your ability to concentrate on doing two tasks at once.

To make it easy for the audience to follow, we recommend choosing a well-known story, like a folktale, and letting them notice how much the impression changes when it’s performed in English.

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Rubber band magic

Super easy! Three rubber band magic tricks you can do right now [with explanations]

Let’s take on a challenge using rubber bands! Here are some rubber band magic ideas.

Many people may feel that preparing props for performing magic is a hassle, right? This time, let’s try magic using items you can find at home or school.

All you need are things like rubber bands and a handkerchief.

The video introduces three types of tricks and provides slow, careful explanations.

The steps are few, so these ideas are recommended even for beginners in magic.

Rhythm Dance

Elementary School, Middle Grades Physical Education – 16 Rhythm Dance: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

The music we hear in everyday life each has its own rhythm, which makes the joy of sound stand out even more.

This activity focuses on those rhythms and encourages expressing them through free movement.

Even if everyone’s movements are different, you can see individual personalities and build excitement; it’s also recommended to try giving the movements a sense of direction to create unity.

A clear approach might be to first choose a theme song and let everyone move their bodies freely, then have everyone try out the movements that were especially good or most common.

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Magic Show

[Magic Reveal] Easy Magic Tricks Taught by a Professional Magician That Parents and Kids Can Do Together! [#TryItAtHomeTogether]

Magic also helps develop communication skills and self-esteem.

To perform magic, you need to talk with your audience and imagine how they’re perceiving you.

This makes it useful for cultivating communication skills.

And the more intricate the trick, the more it can boost your self-esteem when you succeed.

Of course, the excitement it creates for the audience is a major draw as well.

Start by trying some simple tricks first.

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Whac-A-Mole

“School Festival” Handmade Whack-a-Mole and More — A whack-a-mole game made by a college student

It can also be fun to enjoy the unique thrill of whack-a-mole.

There are several ways to make a DIY whack-a-mole game, but the basic setup is a box with holes, with someone inside popping a mole out through the holes.

And although it’s called whack-a-mole, it can be just as enjoyable if you base the game on other animals.

By the way, a tip to make it more exciting is to make the pattern of the moles appearing as irregular as possible.

The less predictable it is—so players wonder, “Where will it be next?”—the more exciting it will be.

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