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 schoolers can do! A collection of act ideas to liven up events (41–50)
choral musical
Choral singing is one of the performances often assigned at school, but in elementary school, a chorus without movement can feel a bit boring, even if it’s well done.
In such cases, opting for a musical format instead of a regular chorus adds movement and seems to evoke a certain level of emotion in the audience.
imitation
Impressions are easy for anyone to understand if they’re similar, so they really get people excited.
It can be hard if you don’t know the original source, but impressions of universally watched anime like Doraemon, Sazae-san, Maruko-chan, or Disney are easy to get.
If you think up some lines to say and have fun with it, it’ll likely be a hit.
Lupin on a melodica
This is a really shocking video—in the best way.
This is what being an entertainer is all about! It’s so cool, with even some dance flair, and above all, the sound is fantastic.
I never imagined a melodica could be used this stylishly! This video is absolutely professional work.
I bet even elementary school kids would get excited about it.
flash mob
Flash mobs have become popular in Japan lately, haven’t they? They’re often used as surprise elements at weddings and the like.
There have even been flash mobs by elementary school students! The fun part of a flash mob is when passersby or people who seem completely unrelated suddenly join the dance.
If that’s what you’re expecting, this might feel a bit different, but it would still be entertaining if an entire elementary school class suddenly started dancing.
Atarimae Taiso parody song
Atarimae Taiso is a comedy routine by COWCOW, who are active in the comedy scene, and it’s been loved for a long time—not just as a passing fad.
Even the original bit has many versions, and because it’s easy to create parody lyrics, its fun expands and it’s often used as a crowd-pleasing performance.
In addition to this video, there are also parody versions that were done in elementary schools, such as the “Heatstroke Edition” and the “Traffic Safety Edition,” so try looking for them.
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.
Magic Show
Magic can also help develop communication skills and self-esteem.
Performing magic requires talking with your audience and imagining what they might be thinking.
This makes it useful for cultivating communication abilities.
And the more complex the trick, the greater the boost to self-esteem when you succeed.
Of course, another major appeal is how excited the audience gets.
Start by trying some simple tricks first.
