[Elementary School Rec] Recommended Games and Performances for a Fun Party
We’re introducing recommended games and performances for elementary school party days!
Many elementary schools hold a party day at the end of each term.
Sometimes teachers plan the activities, but there may also be schools where students take the lead.
In this article, we’ve gathered games and performances that elementary schoolers will find “fun!” and “exciting!”
There are options that work even in small spaces, so be sure to check them out when you’re unsure what to do!
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[Elementary School Rec] Recommended Games and Performances for a Fun Party (71–80)
Find the Snacks! Treasure Hunt Game
Work together with your friends to crack the codes! Hunt for snacks! Here are some treasure-hunt game ideas.
They’re perfect for building teamwork and reasoning skills! It’s thrilling to pool your wits to solve the ciphers and finally discover the treats.
Even in heart-pounding moments, you’ll learn to calmly interpret clues, and by collaborating toward a shared goal, you’ll naturally develop coordination and communication skills in group activities.
With clever cipher design, the fun of puzzle-solving doubles!
Voice acting game
If you’re hanging out with a close-knit group, the “Guess the Voice” game is highly recommended! The rules are super simple: the person with their eyes closed just has to guess who’s speaking.
With people changing their tone or deliberately speaking in a lower voice, things can get hilariously chaotic depending on everyone’s acting skills.
Some will call your name, others will sneak in a hint, and every correct guess gets the whole group hyped.
Because you usually play together, you’ll run into funny misunderstandings and discover unexpected sides of each other—guaranteed to bring you even closer.
It’s quick to play, requires no special props, and is handy to remember as a go-to indoor game.
Team Battle Tic-Tac-Toe
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Here’s a game where you line up circles and crosses.
Split into two teams and give it a try.
There’s a 3×3 grid of empty squares.
One person from each team takes turns placing a circle or a cross card in a square.
The team that lines up three in a row—diagonally, vertically, or horizontally—wins.
Try to outwit each other so your opponent can’t make a line of three.
The real charm of this game is the battle of wits as offense and defense unfold.
It’s a simple game, but completing a line of three brings a special kind of joy.
[Elementary School Rec] Recommended Games and Acts for a Fun Party (81–90)
a human head
A familiar TV segment: “What’s in the box?” While it doesn’t seem to appear on television as often in recent years, it’s a well-known game that’s fun even with a large group.
You can put all sorts of things inside, but the real crowd-pleaser is a human head.
For the person reaching in, just feeling something warm and moving is enough to make them think, “Is it alive? Will it bite?”—a heart-pounding moment.
Viewers will laugh at reactions like licking or gentle nibbling, and you’re sure to see screams and big reactions.
The person putting their head in should wear an eye mask or similar for protection, and it can be done safely.
It’s also recommended as entertainment for large events.
Sinking Game
A ship might sink! Ship-Sinking Game is a fun game where you can feel that thrilling excitement.
Place several mats randomly around a large space like a hall or gym.
These mats are the ships, so divide the children into groups and have them stand on the mats.
The teacher plays the role of a scary shark living in the sea.
When the shark-teacher shouts, “It’s sinking!” the children must get off their current mat-ship and move to a different mat-ship.
If they get tagged by the shark-teacher while moving, they’re out! If they manage to reach another mat-ship without being caught, they’re safe.
Try mixing in other words that start with “chi” instead of “chimbotsu” (sinking) to make it even more fun!
Clapping Fantasy
Let me introduce a lively performance that uses your own hands: Clapping Fantasy, which is also featured in elementary school music textbooks.
You’ll clap along to the instruments.
Try getting everyone to clap in unison, or split into clapping and non-clapping parts for variety.
The instrument can be a piano, a recorder, or a keyboard harmonica.
You can even swap handclaps for castanets or bells to make it even more fun.
When the clapping and instruments come together, both the audience and the children performing will feel their excitement rise.
Quick Towel Grab Showdown
Here’s a towel quick-grab showdown that gets exciting with just one towel.
The game is played by two people.
Stand back-to-back with about one towel’s length of distance between you, and place both hands on top of your head.
When someone says “Ready, go!” both players go for the towel.
The one who grabs it first wins.
If it’s a tie, it’s fun to try again.
Give this simple and enjoyable towel challenge a try! It might help improve your reaction speed and concentration.
