[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 Acts for a Fun Party (81–90)
Without Katakana
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.
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.
Balloon Soccer
Great for first-time soccer players! Here are some balloon soccer ideas.
Many parents may want to enjoy soccer together with their children.
This is a recommended idea when you’re unsure where to start playing soccer.
All you need is a balloon.
First, use the balloon as a stand-in for a ball and get used to the rules.
It’s good to help kids get a feel for body movement and eye coordination through activities like juggling with the thighs or toes and heading with the head.
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.
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!
River Crossing Tail Tag
Let me introduce a tail-tag river-crossing game that gets your heart racing when you cross the river.
Create a “river” using mats or tape.
The tagger waits on the bank.
The runners attach a tail to their backside and dash across the river with as much momentum as they can.
The tagger’s chance to grab a tail is when the runners are crossing the river! You’ll need explosive speed and clever evasive moves.
If you make it cleanly across the river, you succeed.
The tagger then waits for the next person to come and cross.
Setting a time limit can make the game even more exciting.
Finding the good points
As you play repeatedly, you’ll naturally start to find them! Here are some ideas for discovering good qualities.
When someone tells you your strengths, it feels incredibly uplifting, doesn’t it? Plus, when you share your friends’ good points, it makes them happy and feels great for you too! It’s a wonderful idea that boosts self-esteem, so I highly recommend it.
When writing down good qualities, it can help to specify things like how the person might be in the future or a specific episode that made you happy.
Feel free to adapt and incorporate these ideas in your own way.
Group boat race
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Perfect for class recreation or grade-level activities! Here are ideas for a group boat race.
You know how rowing is an Olympic sport, right? This time, we’re sharing ideas for a boat race played in groups.
In the video, teams of seven sit in a row and inch forward toward the goal by pushing with their heels.
It’s not just the person in front who does the work—when everyone on the team synchronizes their timing, you can make big progress! It’s also a good idea to use a chant like “1, 2, 1, 2” or “Ready, go!”
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.
Tambourine Ensemble Piece
A tambourine makes sound in simple ways, like hitting or shaking it.
While keeping the rhythm on a tambourine, try striking a pose together with everyone.
It’s also fun to play the tambourine while doing a wave—sitting or standing in a line one after another.
If all the children perform with smiles, a cheerful atmosphere will fill the venue.
Watching such a tambourine ensemble is sure to lift people’s spirits.
Having someone on drums as well would make it even more exciting.