[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 Recreation] Recommended Games and Performances for a Fun Party (111–120)
Where is the epicenter?
One game that’s often enjoyed in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts is the “Epicenter Game.” The basic rules are as follows: Everyone sits in a circle and a player chosen as the detective stands in the middle.
One person is the epicenter and decides on an action, such as tapping their shoulder, patting their knees, or touching their head.
Everyone else just imitates the epicenter’s movements.
If the detective manages to identify the epicenter, they win.
If you can use a schoolyard or gym, big movements like running and jumping are also okay! On sunny days, it’s fun to use your whole body.
The trick for the detective is to look around quickly and carefully.
Balloon Tennis
Kids’ smiles bursting with joy! Here are some balloon tennis ideas.
Tennis is usually played with a racket and a tennis ball, right? In the video, they’re using rackets with Anpanman illustrations.
Using larger-than-normal balloons might make it easier to hit with the racket.
Since balloons can easily be carried away by the wind, if you play balloon tennis outdoors, it’s best to choose a spacious area and a day with little wind.
It’s also a fun idea for indoor play.
Hiragana Collecting Game
https://www.tiktok.com/@cocoskip/video/7286789916544044289Let’s play with 50-sound (hiragana) cards! Here are some ideas for a hiragana-collecting game.
Once you’ve prepared cards or slips of paper with one hiragana character on each, you’re ready to go! Within a time limit, try to make as many words as you can that fit a given theme.
For example, if the theme is “animals,” you can combine characters to form words like い・ぬ (dog) or き・り・ん (giraffe).
It’s helpful to set aside space to place completed words, so it’s easy for kids to understand.
stamp rally
How about a stamp rally that lets you feel like you’re exploring the school? Instead of just placing stamps around the school and having participants collect them, it’s a good idea to include a variety of elements—like hopscotch along the route, or requiring players to clear a mini-game before they can stamp.
Creating a fun atmosphere is also important: you could use stamps featuring anime characters and design the stamp sheets with a cute look.
10-second guessing game
When it comes to games everyone can enjoy and get excited about together, how about the “10-Second Challenge”? Use a stopwatch and stop it when you think 10 seconds have passed, then compete for accuracy.
If 10 seconds feels too short, you could try a 1-minute challenge instead, though it takes a bit more time.
It might also be fun to hold a second round with the top finishers, don’t you think?
Rock-Paper-Scissors Train
How about trying “Rock-Paper-Scissors Train,” a game that anyone can play regardless of age and that works well with large groups? While the music is playing, everyone moves around freely.
When the music stops, everyone freezes and plays rock-paper-scissors with someone nearby.
The winner stays as they are, and the loser lines up behind the winner, placing their hands on the winner’s shoulders and following them.
In the end, the final winner becomes the leader at the front, making it easy to see who won at a glance!
riddle
Riddles are loved by everyone, adults and children alike.
They range from easy questions to really difficult ones.
Brain-training riddles that cover a wide variety of genres are also popular.
When you can’t figure out the answer, you can’t help but mull it over, and it’s hard to feel satisfied until you get it—but it stimulates your brain, so it’s a great activity.
If you’re not satisfied with just the riddles you already know, try using riddle collections in books, or—these days—there are plenty of riddle videos as well!
Bingo
When it comes to events that really get people excited, “bingo” has to be one of the top picks.
You fold down the numbers on your card as they’re called, and if you line them up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, it’s bingo.
When you’re one away, you shout “reach!” to let everyone know.
That’s the moment of serious competition—your heart pounding as each number is announced, anticipation building.
Bingo is all about the thrill, but right after that, everyone’s eyes are on the prizes.
What kind of gifts will we get? Your heart just might fly straight over to the prize table.
Bowling
Bowling is a hugely popular game among kids, too.
Here, let’s make our own bowling pins by reusing empty plastic bottles.
You’ll need round plastic bottles, paper, and water.
Fill the bottles with water, then wrap paper around the outside and secure it with tape to create the pins.
Making one pin with a different score can make it even more exciting and fun.
Ball arranging game
The “Ball Lining Game” is played by two teams.
Set up a 3-by-3 grid for placing balls, and at the signal “Ready, go!” each team runs to place their balls.
Each team may hold three balls.
The team that lines up three in a row—vertically, horizontally, or diagonally—wins! Since there are only three balls, from the fourth turn onward, move a ball that’s already on the grid.
When moving your team’s balls, be sure to check the positions of the opposing team’s balls, and block them so they can’t complete a line!
