[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 Activities for a Fun Party (11–20)
Presence Slash
Both players wear blindfolds and hold foam swords as they face off, trying to land hits by relying solely on their opponent’s presence.
At the start, the referee positions them facing different directions, so a hush falls over the venue as everyone strains to sense the opponent.
If the space is large, you’ll see players wandering around searching for signs of the other, which makes it even more exciting.
You might even discover unexpected talents—like people who are surprisingly good at sensing others’ presence.
And even if no one senses anything and they just keep passing by each other, it’s a fun game to watch because it looks hilarious.
Dance to the trending song
For your performance, try showcasing a classic dance routine set to a popular song that people hear in many places.
Choosing a well-known track helps the audience enjoy it more, so it’s a great option.
If the song already has choreography, simply aiming to recreate it is enough to make the performance work.
If there’s no set choreography, it will test your creativity—but you can captivate the audience by expressing the song through movement.
Even if you’re not confident at dancing, just moving joyfully to a song everyone knows can liven up the atmosphere and make for a solid performance.
Pose Matching Game
A recommended game for elementary school kids’ parties: the Pose Matching Game.
In this game, you strike whatever pose you think fits the prompt.
For example, if the prompt is baseball, you might pose as a pitcher or a batter.
There’s one quizmaster, and any number of participants is fine! When the prompt is given, the quizmaster and participants all pose at the same time, and anyone who chose a minority pose is out.
If the whole class is playing, a knockout tournament format could make it even more fun.
No equipment is needed, so it’s easy to play!
Giant fukuwarai with the teacher’s face
The most popular activities at elementary school recreation events are games that everyone can join.
A giant “Fukuwarai” game modeled on a teacher’s face instantly captures children’s hearts.
Blindfolded, players place smiling facial parts onto a photo of the face—guaranteeing lots of laughter—and the appeal is that teachers can enjoy it together with the students.
It’s perfect for graduation ceremony entertainment, too.
It’s also fun to see what humorous face it ends up becoming.
The memories everyone creates together will be treasured for a lifetime.
Gesture Game
The classic “gesture game” has long been a favorite among children.
Surely many people have played it.
Players split into a clue-giver and guessers; the clue-giver conveys the prompt through gestures that the guessers can understand.
It’s best to have just one person doing the gestures, but there can be one or multiple guessers.
If you don’t know the answer, you can pass.
◯◯ Karuta Tournament
Karuta is one of the traditional games that has been around for a long time, and there are even tournaments held as a sport.
How about featuring karuta as an attraction at your school festival? You could host it as an event to experience an old-time pastime, or have participants compete against each other.
If you feel that simply playing karuta might be a bit plain, we recommend creating an original karuta set themed around local specialties of your area.
By choosing a familiar theme, even children who don’t know karuta may become interested.
[Elementary School Recreation] Recommended Games and Performances for Fun Parties (21–30)
Magic Show
Magic is always fun to watch and captivating, isn’t it? How about making magic the entertainment for your party? These days, YouTube and other sites are full of magic ideas, so pick a few that even elementary school students could do, and practice together so no one gives away the secrets.