Hidden talents even elementary school kids can do! A collection of performance ideas that will liven up any event
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!
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Hidden talents even elementary school kids can do! A collection of performance ideas that liven up events (51–60)
Bottle flip
Do you know the bottle flip challenge? It’s that thing you often see on YouTube or TikTok where you make a plastic bottle land upright.
To explain a bit: you leave about one-third of the liquid in the bottle, flip it once vertically, and try to make it stand upright again.
It looks easy, but it’s actually pretty hard.
If you can nail it in just a few tries, you’re sure to become popular in class.
You can customize it however you like—pull it off consecutively with a friend, or try it with a bigger bottle.
It can be pretty loud, so be mindful of when and where you play.
Sunshine Ikezaki
The hugely impactful, buzzworthy imitation of comedian Sunshine Ikezaki is now popular among elementary school kids.
Just the initial “Yeaah!!” alone can send the excitement through the roof, making it a perfect performance for getting laughs.
A few tips: crank your energy to the max; do not act shy; don’t stumble over your words; avoid rushing or speaking too fast; and try it with your eyes wide open.
Bubble Dance
Bubbly dance routines are hugely popular even as entertainment for adults, but kids are keeping up just fine.
It looks like an elementary school would get hyped with just a single “Ottamage!!” In this video, I was amazed that elementary school students could dance this perfectly, and if they can get into character this much and deliver such sharp moves, even adults would give a standing ovation.
Why not aim for this video as a benchmark and show off a razor-sharp dance of your own?
Authentic kids’ dance for large groups
We don’t get many chances to see authentic dance, and the more performers there are, the more powerful it feels.
Even just playing dance music at an elementary school gets everyone excited.
And when you see little kids stretching their small bodies and dancing big, it’ll make you go, “Wow!!” with excitement.
elementary school student band
It seems that some schools allow students to perform in bands.
In elementary schools, classical instruments are common, but electronic instruments are rarely seen.
Even so, electronic instruments are already the norm these days, aren’t they? Don’t you think elementary school students are more likely to be drawn to these kinds of sounds than to classical music?
manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)
A manzai comedy routine you can perform at elementary school is a perfect way to make your classmates laugh.
How about teaming up with a friend and using everyday events as your theme? If you take episodes that came from your interactions and give them a slightly humorous twist, they’ll turn into material everyone recognizes.
There’s no need to create everything from scratch.
Just pick up things around you and add a bit of creativity.
With practice, your conversational skills will improve, and the whole class is sure to get excited.
Perform in front of everyone and become the star of the show!
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.
Commercial Parody
Playing the commercial and lip-syncing to act it out in the same way is a really fun idea for people who know the ad.
It could be even more entertaining if you exaggerate it a bit or add a parody twist rather than just doing it exactly as it is.
These days, some commercials are parodies themselves, and some have skit-like back-and-forth dialogue.
And there are things that are funny just by their very presence, like SoftBank’s dog father character.
cat’s cradle
Ayatori is a traditional game where you tie the ends of a single string to make a loop, hook it on your fingers, and create various shapes.
Even many modern elementary school children have probably tried it at school or at home after being taught by adults.
Practice a lot and try performing ayatori as a party trick.
Its simplicity hides great depth, and because it has a long history, there are many techniques to learn.
Show off a trick no one knows and amaze everyone!
Dance Battle
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, breaking was introduced as a new event, and many of you probably saw dance battles for the first time.
If you’re looking for a group-friendly party trick, why not try a dance battle? Dancers take turns showcasing their moves and compete on technique and execution, so if you’ve been taking classes or practicing, it can absolutely work as a hidden talent! Dance with confidence and steal the spotlight!