[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 (31–40)
Three fail-safe activities that are guaranteed to get everyone excited
Here are three games that are guaranteed to get everyone hyped.
First is the “Rhythm Game”! Pick a theme, and only clap twice when you hear a word that matches it.
If you clap after a word that doesn’t fit the theme, you’re out.
Be careful not to clap by mistake in the heat of the moment.
The second game is “San-Ken Hoi!!”.
Everyone shows some fingers, and the first person to correctly call out the total number of fingers wins.
The third game is the “Clan Game.” Choose your own name, then make eye contact with someone and play rock-paper-scissors.
If you win, your name is passed to the person who lost.
In the end, the person who has spread their name to the most people is the winner.
Consider the difficulty level and group size, and pick the perfect game for your crowd!
Team Battle Treasure Hunt
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!
Intro Quiz
An intro quiz where you play only the first few seconds of popular songs and guess the title and artist.
If you pick recent anime songs or tracks often played at school, participants are more likely to know them and find it easier to answer.
It gets even more exciting as a team competition where friends work together, creating a sense of unity.
The joy of recognizing a song and the thrill that makes you hum along will fill the venue with a bright, fun atmosphere.
It’s the perfect recreation for those who want to spend the final farewell with lots of smiles.
Without Katakana
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.
Instrumental ensemble
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.
[For Elementary School Students] Recommended Recreational Activities to Enjoy at Farewell Parties (41–50)
NG word game
An NG Word Game where you hold a conversation without using the forbidden word written on your card.
Stick your own NG word on your forehead or another part of your face so you can’t see it, and carry on a normal conversation while watching how others react.
If you accidentally say your NG word, you’re out, which creates both tension and laughter.
Part of the fun is the strategy—friends at school can probe each other or casually try to make someone say their NG word.
It’s a game where people who love talking and those who are good listeners can each make the most of their strengths, helping everyone grow closer through conversation.
It’s a perfect, high-energy activity that makes great memories for farewell parties, too.
Shiritori with “〇〇”
“Themed Shiritori” is a fun game that gets more exciting by adding a theme to the classic shiritori.
For example, choosing familiar themes like “sweets shiritori” or “things found at school shiritori” makes words easier to come up with, so the game moves along quickly.
Its charm is that you can enjoy it over and over by freely changing the theme.
You can also make it more interesting by adding small rules like “only words with three or more characters” or “katakana words only.” If someone is stuck, you can give hints or think together, making it a cooperative activity.
It’s a lively, versatile recreation that’s great for group fun.