[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.
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[For Elementary School Students] Recommended Recreational Activities to Enjoy at Farewell Parties (21–30)
tongue twister
The more participants you have, the more exciting the Tongue Twister Challenge becomes—a fun game that can turn the whole venue into uproarious laughter.
Participants line up and take turns saying tongue twisters.
It’s a good idea to write the tongue twisters on a flip chart or cards and display them.
In addition to classics like “Namamugi, namagome, namatamago” and “Aka pajama, ki pajama, ao pajama,” try adding some original tongue twisters too! If you search online, you’ll find lots of funny and difficult tongue twisters for inspiration.
You can also split into teams and compete to see which team can finish faster to make it even more exciting!
A Quiz on Kanji with Difficult Readings
When it comes to classic thank-you party games, quizzes are a must! How about a “difficult-to-read kanji quiz,” which always gets people excited? This video features commonly mistaken kanji questions geared toward elementary school students, so it’s sure to be a hit.
It presents a wide range of challenging kanji one after another—such as 建立, 出納, and 知己, which you don’t often use but learned in class, as well as 常夏, 口調, and 夏至, which you might hear in everyday life.
It’s fun as an individual competition, but turning it into a team match could make it a memorable experience of working together with teachers and friends.
[For Elementary School Students] Recommended Recreational Activities to Enjoy at Farewell Parties (31–40)
Dice Talk
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?
Bingo game
A bingo game that’s sure to liven up any farewell party.
In this game, you aim for bingo using the numbers on your card, and because the rules are simple, it’s perfect for elementary school students.
Every time the host calls out a number, the excitement of scanning your card and marking a square is irresistible.
If luck is on your side, you might complete a bingo right away, and the fact that no one knows who will win until the very end is part of the appeal.
Prizes will boost motivation even more.
It’s so fun it can chase away the sadness of parting, creating a time filled with smiles.
Even first-timers can enjoy it with confidence, so it’s a game recommended for teachers and organizers as well.
Burying a time capsule
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.
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.
paper tower
Paper Tower is a contest to see how tall a tower you can build using only paper.
Without tools like scissors or tape, you stack paper by folding and layering, which tests your concentration and creativity.
Setting a time limit increases the game-like feel, and comparing the finished shapes is a fun part of the activity.
If you make it a team competition, it’s engaging to plan strategies while cooperating with school friends, and it naturally sparks conversation.
Since you can start with just paper, preparation is easy, making it a perfect recreation for farewell parties.
Whether it stands tall or collapses, it’s exciting—great both for quiet, focused play and for lively group fun.