[Elementary School Rec] Recommended Games and Performances for a Fun Party

The say-the-same, do-the-same game

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Hello! This is Kotoba no Kyoushitsu Soramame Kids 🎵 Today we’re introducing a game with endless ways to play: “Say the Same, Do the Opposite”! 😆💛 The rules are simple! Just like the name says: say the same thing, but do the opposite! 🤣🤣 If you change the rules, the ways to play are infinite∞‼ Try switching it to “Say the Opposite, Do the Same 🎵,” do team battles, individual matches… and more! If you have other ideas like “We tried it this way!”, please share in the comments 😍 Watch till the end of the video to see the goals of the activity 🎵 If you think, “I want to try this♡,” please like, comment, and save! Thanks so much 🥰 Check out our other posts here ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ @soramame.senseiKotoba no Kyoushitsu Soramame KidsSoramame Kids Child Development Support Service, After-school Day Service, Kagoshima Therapy, Kagoshima Child Development/After-school Day, Recreation, Indoor Play, Childcare, Education, Nursery Teacher/Early Childhood EducatorTeacher

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Sharpen reflexes and concentration! Here’s an idea for the “Same Words, Opposite Actions” game.

The game is played with a commander and players.

Until everyone gets used to it, it will go smoothly if the teacher is the commander and the children are the players.

After the commander calls out “Same words, opposite actions,” they give directions like “front” or “right” that indicate forward, backward, left, or right.

The players say the exact same words as the commander, but they must move in the opposite direction, making it a unique game where you’ll make mistakes if you’re not fully focused.

Tamaire Hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors

Tamaire Hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors

Using items makes it even more exciting! Here’s an idea for a Ball-Toss Hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors game.

When you hear “ball toss,” many people probably think of the equipment used at sports days.

This time, let’s try a version you can easily set up indoors.

All you need are some colored balls and small hula hoops.

As an introduction to the game, it’s a good idea to first give players time to freely toss balls into the hoops.

Ultimately, the activity evolves so that the person who wins rock-paper-scissors within each group gets the role of throwing the balls into the hoop.

Feel free to adapt and arrange the game as you like.

Evolution Rock-Paper-Scissors

【Game Introduction】Evolution Rock-Paper-Scissors ✊

Simple yet exciting! Here’s an idea for “Evolution Rock-Paper-Scissors.” If just deciding winners and losers with rock-paper-scissors feels boring, this is a great idea for elementary school students.

You start as a cockroach and, as you play, evolve into a frog, a rabbit, a monkey, and then a human.

The key points are to only play rock-paper-scissors against others in the same evolutionary stage, and to act out the poses and movements of each creature.

Once everyone gets the hang of it, it could be fun to come up with new creatures to evolve into together with the kids.

Without Katakana

Simple and fun! A class-energizing activity: “Katakana-less”

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.

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Nakajima Junko

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Quiz

A buzzer quiz tournament at a school for child prodigies only

When it comes to games that have long been popular and get kids excited, quizzes are a great choice.

You can come up with questions from various genres and present them by difficulty level or category.

If you don’t have much prep time, you can use quiz books or websites for reference.

Buying or making buzzers will make it even more fun!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Ball Toss Game

[Ball-Tag Game] Guaranteed fun! While you play, you can train decision-making, peripheral vision, and teamwork. Recommended as a warm-up.

A safe and easy indoor “Ball Tag Game”! Split into two teams of three and start the game.

The rule: make three passes within your team before aiming at the opposing team.

If the other team dodges or catches the ball, they’re safe; if even one player gets hit, that team immediately loses.

Using a soft ball like a beach ball prevents injuries and protects your indoor space.

If you have more room, feel free to increase the number of players or the number of passes!

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sasashina

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A drawing game where you describe with words

A drawing game where you communicate using only words is way too fun!!!

This drawing game is all about drawing exactly what the prompter tells you.

It might sound easy at first, but since you don’t know the final picture, it can be surprisingly tricky! You might run out of space, find it hard to add details later, or end up saying, “You should’ve told me that first!” The order in which the prompter gives instructions greatly affects how well the drawing turns out, so be mindful of that.

If you’re playing at a party or event, it works well to pair up in twos and assign one person as the prompter and the other as the drawer.

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sasashina

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