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[For Elementary School Students] Recommended Recreational Activities to Enjoy at a Farewell Party
Even if children don’t feel a strong sense of farewell at kindergarten or nursery school graduation ceremonies, many of them truly experience saying goodbye for the first time at their elementary school graduation, which can make them feel sad and lonely.
In this article, we introduce fun recreation ideas that will liven up a farewell party held before elementary school graduation.
We’ve gathered ideas for a variety of formats—such as graduates taking the lead in enjoying games, or underclassmen and teachers presenting songs and dances—so everyone can have a good time.
We hope the farewell party becomes a cherished memory that stays in the children’s hearts.
[For Elementary School Students] Recommended Recreational Activities to Enjoy at a Farewell Party (1–10)
Telephone game
As a game that children can enjoy together to mark the milestone of graduating from elementary school, the telephone game is perfect.
In this game, heartfelt thoughts and fun messages are whispered from child to child.
Strangely, the content can change along the way.
Compared to the beginning, the message often changes significantly, but that surprise and laughter create a sense of unity among the children and become a fun memory.
By experiencing how information changes when passed on by word of mouth, it can also be an opportunity to realize the importance of communication.
Try creating a wonderful farewell party by using smartphone apps or coming up with your own original messages for the game.
Magic Show
At a farewell party timed with an elementary school graduation ceremony, recreational activities that children can enjoy are essential.
Magic captivates with its sense of wonder and is a fantastic form of entertainment that both children and adults can enjoy together.
With solid practice beforehand, it’s easier to achieve great success on the day, and if the children are the stars of the show, even mistakes can become endearing moments.
Through a magic show, current students can express their gratitude to the graduating seniors, and teachers can present delightful surprises, making the event even more memorable.
There are plenty of beginner-friendly magic tricks available online, so even children can perform them easily and help liven up the farewell party.
human disentanglement puzzle
Before graduation, when children experience their first goodbyes, let’s create wonderful memories with a heartwarming recreation activity.
The “Human Knot” we introduce here is a game in which graduates and current students work together to take on a challenge.
While holding hands, participants untangle a complex knot into a single circle—no easy task.
Along the way, natural, close communication emerges, and by thinking together, their sense of unity grows stronger.
The large circle formed by holding hands deepens bonds of friendship and brings bright smiles even at parting.
It’s a recommended recreation activity that offers a fun, memorable moment at the milestone of graduation.
Origami Medal Present
A fun recreational origami medal that lets you preserve memories in a tangible form.
After folding the origami paper in half, fold down the top section, then fold both ends inward and trim off the excess with scissors.
From there, refine the shape, and you’ll have a cute medal.
A nice feature is that by opening up the inside layers of the paper and adding fine patterns, you can create a unique, personalized look.
Using a variety of colorful origami papers makes the result bright and lively.
Give the finished medal to a friend with a heartfelt “thank you,” and it will make parting feel warm and meaningful.
It’s especially recommended for elementary school children who enjoy crafts, and it makes a gift that conveys appreciation.
eat together
You might think “eating a meal” is nothing special… but if you think about it, lunch at a preschool or school usually happens with just classmates and teachers.
If you bring together parents and children of different ages, that in itself becomes a proper event! And of course, the food should be something a little special, right? If you can’t decide on a single menu, you could even make it a buffet.
How about this idea that fills both the stomach and the heart?
Rock-Paper-Scissors TrainNEW!
It’s a game where you play rock-paper-scissors with someone nearby, and the loser lines up behind the winner to form a train.
The person who never loses rock-paper-scissors gets to lead the long train at the end! In this game, music is played by default, and when the music stops, you play rock-paper-scissors.
As long as you can play rock-paper-scissors, you can enjoy the game, so any elementary school student can join.
The rules are simple, but it gets surprisingly exciting, so it’s recommended when you want to enjoy a game with a large group!
Silhouette QuizNEW!
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.