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Hidden talents even elementary school kids can do! A collection of performance ideas that will liven up any event

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

At school events or gatherings with friends, you might feel stuck when someone says, “Show us a party trick!” But don’t worry! There are plenty of simple acts that even elementary schoolers can do, like magic tricks using everyday items, playing the recorder you learned in class, or traditional skills like string figures and spinning tops.

Here, we’ll introduce lots of easy tricks that will wow everyone with just a little practice.

We’ve gathered a wide range—from things you can try with friends to quick solo acts—so find the one that suits you best!

Hidden Talents Even Elementary Schoolers Can Do! A Collection of Performance Ideas That Liven Up Events (71–80)

Freshman welcome through a comedy skit

This is what happened when the soccer club took the freshman welcome event performance seriously.

Freshman welcome through a comedy skit

The entire soccer team is doing a full-on slapstick skit.

The quality is on par with the pros.

To pull off acting and sharp dancing at this level, it would probably take teachers or alumni, but upper-grade elementary schoolers could likely manage it.

If you go all-out without being shy, it’s sure to be a big hit.

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Cheer dance baton

Iwamizawa Cheer Dance Baton Twirling

Cheer dance baton

I remember baton twirling being popular back in the day; I often saw people practicing, spinning anything stick-shaped as if it were a baton.

Cheer dance alone can get the crowd excited, but adding baton twirling would look really cool and make things even more thrilling.

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Street-performer-style juggling

Youngest street performer Momo-chan, AEON Mall Kakamigahara (2015.4.29)

Street-performer-style juggling

Flashy-looking acts tend to be easy to understand and get the crowd excited.

A prime example is street performance, and in this video a child is taking on that challenge.

The performance is impressive enough to put adults to shame, but even without going to such professional-level lengths, a bit of practice and some flashy juggling could still get the audience fired up.

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Playing heroes

[Read description first] [5-channel collaboration] Juken Sentai Gekiranger transformation and roll call recreated! [I’s Reimizu Hiyoko ASAHI hero play]

Playing heroes

Hasn’t everyone tried playing hero or heroine at least once? If you prepare some props and give it your best shot, it actually looks pretty cool.

Even if you forget a line or it turns out a bit awkward, it’ll definitely get laughs, so either way it’s sure to be a hit in elementary school.

Give it a try!

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In conclusion

We introduced a variety of party tricks—from simple ones that even elementary school students can try, to full-fledged acts you can perfect with practice.

Some are great for enjoying with friends, while others you can polish on your own.

Use this as a guide to find a trick that suits you and keep practicing.

Smiles and applause are sure to be waiting for you.