Recreation Popularity Rankings for Elementary School Students

Without Katakana15rank/position

Simple and fun! A class-energizing activity: “Katakana-less”

In everyday life, we often use words written in katakana.

Here, we’d like to introduce “Katakana-ashi,” a game where you explain a given topic without using katakana.

For example, you show a ball used in P.E.

and ask, “What is this?” The answer will likely be “ball.” Next, have them describe the ball without using any katakana.

Children will likely search for answers by thinking of various words in their heads.

Try switching the roles of questioner and answerer and give it a go.

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Gorilla Game16rank/position

[Class Activity] Guaranteed to Succeed, Laugh-Out-Loud! Gorilla Game

Let me introduce a game that will have your class roaring with laughter: the Gorilla Game.

Choose one child in the classroom, and have them answer every question from the questioner with the word “Gorilla.” For example, if the question is, “What did you eat for breakfast today?” the child answers, “Gorilla.” Of course, the questioner should react with a funny comeback to the “Gorilla” answer.

This back-and-forth will make the kids burst into laughter.

Make sure the final question sets up a punchline.

Also, the questioner’s reactions are key—add some facial expressions to make it even more exciting.

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Dice Talk17rank/position

[Dice] Kamaitachi cook while chatting using dice-roll talk themes!

Dice Talk is the perfect recreation for elementary school students to enjoy together at a farewell party.

In this activity, you roll a die and talk based on the topic written on the number that comes up.

Suggested prompts include things that let you reminisce, such as “The funniest thing that happened at school,” “An unforgettable memory,” or “A teacher who scared me.” From shared class memories to surprising episodes few people know about, it’s a great chance to get to know each other better through the farewell party.

Why not create new memories through Dice Talk?

Silhouette Quiz18rank/position

Snow Man [Silhouette Quiz in front of RAYS] Why is Fukazawa drenched in sweat…⁉️

This is a quiz where you look only at a silhouette and answer what it is.

If it’s something with a distinctive shape, like a banana, it’s easier to arrive at the answer.

However, items with simple shapes, like apples or mandarins, tend to be more challenging.

For elementary school students, why not have fun with familiar items they often use at school, such as pencils or pencil cases? If the answer doesn’t come easily, give them a hint.

You can prepare the silhouettes on paper beforehand, or you can create shadows on the day using a white cloth and a light.

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Burying a time capsule19rank/position

I tried digging up the time capsule we buried in sixth grade.

This activity involves placing items that evoke memories—such as photos and letters—into a time capsule, burying it, and digging it up years later to spark reflection.

As you imagine the kind of person you’ll become, leave messages for the future, and pack the time capsule with your wish to cherish today’s precious memories well into the future.

The members who bury the time capsule may be living apart by then, so another key point is that it can serve as a reason for everyone to reunite.

Picture your future self’s reaction and choose items that will make the moment of unearthing even more enjoyable.

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Chalk art20rank/position

[Blackboard Art—What I Want to Draw for Graduation!] How to Draw Flowers! For Thank-You Parties and Farewell Ceremonies! Chalk Art Making SchoolBoardArt #blackboard #chalkartindia

As a final memory with your classmates, why not try creating some chalkboard art? Chalk comes not only in white but in a variety of colors, so you can make vibrant, colorful drawings.

By rubbing the chalk with your finger after writing, you can adjust the intensity and create gradients and textures.

Talk together about what kind of chalkboard art you’d like to make as your last memory, and collaborate to bring it to life.

The time you spend creating it—and the time you spend taking photos together in front of the finished piece—will surely become a special memory.

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Team Battle Treasure Hunt21rank/position

[Treasure Hunt in a Model House] Team Showdown: Puzzle-Solving Treasure Hunt Game! — The Double-Glasses Challenge —

Let’s have fun by exchanging riddles! Here’s an idea for a team-based treasure hunt battle.

It’s a concept that sparks cooperation and creativity! Split into a team that creates riddles and a team that solves them to find the next clue, all aiming for the treasure.

By playing this game, you’ll not only boost your problem-solving and reasoning skills, but also learn the importance of teamwork and communication.

The thrill of solving puzzles together with your friends and the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel are truly appealing.

Let’s create wonderful memories with the friends you’ve spent the past six years with!