A collection of gesture-game prompts for elementary school kids: fun ideas to liven up class parties and children's gatherings.

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

A gesture game that kids and adults alike can enjoy.

But when it comes time to think up prompts, it can be surprisingly tricky, right? Even in games for elementary schoolers, if the prompts are too hard or too easy, the excitement can fall flat.

In this article, we’ll introduce gesture game prompts tailored to different ages, perfect for elementary school students.

From animals and food to sports and musical instruments, there’s a wide range of categories! Use this whenever you want to have fun with a gesture game!

Prompt ideas for a gesture game for elementary school students: Fun ideas to liven up class parties and kids’ gatherings (11–20)

pigeon

A bird with distinctive movements! Here are some ideas for acting out a pigeon.

For elementary school students, familiar birds might be crows, sparrows, pigeons, and chickens…

This time, it could be good to exaggerate your gestures so that participants can quickly arrive at the answer “pigeon.” Just showing it flying in the sky might be confused with other birds, so try the challenge while recalling specific traits of pigeons.

You might feel tempted to make cooing sounds, but you must not speak or add sound effects.

Be sure to have fun as you incorporate these ideas!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced prompts for a gesture game aimed at elementary school kids.

We chose familiar words you can use right away during school recess or when playing with friends.

These prompts are great for big groups and just as fun with small groups, so have a blast with a gesture game that’s sure to bring smiles to everyone.