[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 Fun Parties (91–100)
Instrumental ensemble
If your whole class wants to put on a presentation together, how about trying an instrumental ensemble? Those of you in the upper grades have probably done it a few times already, but since this is a special opportunity, try picking a slightly more challenging piece from among your favorite songs.
Of course, the practice will be tough, but the thrill when the music comes together beautifully is truly amazing, and working as a group on a single piece will become a wonderful memory.
It won’t succeed without unity, so I think it will also be a great chance to improve communication.
samurai period drama
I don’t think many elementary school kids watch period dramas, but a “period drama” production seems like an idea that would go over very well with grandparents’ generation.
In period dramas, good and evil are clearly defined, so the stories are surprisingly easy for children to follow.
It’s also amusing to see kids play the stereotypical crooked magistrate because of the fun contrast, and they’d probably be thrilled to practice the classic sword-fighting scenes.
Period dramas can be a great chance to learn about history and Japanese culture, so if a regular play isn’t generating much excitement, definitely consider making this your project.
reading drama
Even if you have opportunities to read stories in Japanese class, you probably don’t often read them aloud with feeling.
How about trying a dramatic reading—delivering the story with emotion so the scene comes to life—and presenting it as a performance? You’ll read not only the dialogue but also the narrative parts that convey the situation, so you can try out various techniques.
It’s important to determine whether someone excels at narration or at dialogue and assign roles for the whole piece accordingly.
English play
To communicate with people around the world, English has become indispensable, hasn’t it? Instead of focusing on reading and writing, how about trying an English play that emphasizes speaking? Performing a play while speaking English tests your ability to concentrate on doing two tasks at once.
To make it easy for the audience to follow, we recommend choosing a well-known story, like a folktale, and letting them notice how much the impression changes when it’s performed in English.
Flip-over game
Get the crowd going with a team battle! Here’s an idea for a flip-over game.
Split into two teams to compete.
Like Othello, prepare a board with two colors on opposite sides and start the game! When the time is up, the team with more of their color showing wins.
Kids will be totally absorbed and eager to take on the challenge—no doubt about it! Before you begin, remind everyone to watch out for collisions and falls while they’re focused on the game.
Give it a try!
Finger Catch
No-prep recreation! Here’s a finger-catch game idea.
It works with two people or large groups, so it’s very flexible, and you don’t need any equipment—highly recommended! Participants stand in a circle, and once they hear the facilitator’s signal, they’re ready to go.
Make your right hand into a tube shape, and with your left hand, raise your index finger and place it inside the tube made by the person on your left.
When the facilitator says “Catch,” squeeze your right hand to catch the right neighbor’s index finger that’s inside your tube.
At the same time, quickly pull your left index finger out so it won’t be caught by the person on your left.
It’s a simple game, but it really gets everyone excited!
Telephone game
How about we all try playing the Telephone Game? It works with any number of people, whether a small group or a large one.
Starting from the first person, you whisper a sentence to the next person so others can’t hear.
Each person then whispers exactly what they heard to the next.
The last person performs what they were told in front of everyone.
Now, did the message make it to the last person correctly?
