Elementary School Fun Day a Big Hit! Indoor Game Idea Collection
Here are some active indoor games that will get elementary school students excited at their fun party! Even on rainy days or in cold seasons, if you have games you can really enjoy in the classroom, everyone can have a great time together.
From relay-style games that build teamwork, to brain-teasers that get minds working, to physical activities that get everyone moving, we’ve gathered games the whole class can dive into while cooperating.
Preparation is simple, and they all use familiar materials, so there are plenty you can start right away—give them a try and have fun!
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Team-based games emphasizing cooperation and communication (11–20)
Capsule Toy Gacha Treasure Hunt

Let’s hunt for the secret code hidden by aliens and find the treasure! Here’s an idea for a treasure hunt using capsules.
It seems aliens came, put a code inside capsules, and hid them.
Find all the hidden capsules and decipher the code.
It’s a good idea to adjust the difficulty of the code to match the children participating.
If kids of different ages are taking part, it could be fun to include activities like a team-building game so they can cooperate.
Team-based games emphasizing cooperation and communication (21–30)
Law of Attraction Game
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The “Pull-Together Game” is an easy, cooperative activity using cardstock, toilet paper rolls, and plastic ribbon (suzuran tape).
Attach the ribbon to both ends of the cardstock so two players can pull from either side.
Stand toilet paper rolls upright on the cardstock, and, without knocking them over, coordinate your movements to slowly draw the ribbon in toward yourselves.
Staying calm and moving carefully is the key to winning.
The team that keeps the most rolls standing by the end wins, encouraging players to work together.
It’s simple to prepare and perfect for energizing group activities or events.
Brainy quizzes, deduction, and telephone-style games (1–10)
Silhouette QuizNEW!

This is a quiz where you look only at a silhouette and answer what it is.
If it’s something with a distinctive shape, like a banana, it’s easier to arrive at the answer.
However, items with simple shapes, like apples or mandarins, tend to be more challenging.
For elementary school students, why not have fun with familiar items they often use at school, such as pencils or pencil cases? If the answer doesn’t come easily, give them a hint.
You can prepare the silhouettes on paper beforehand, or you can create shadows on the day using a white cloth and a light.
Air Cannon Slack Out

How about enjoying the well-known “Strike Out” game from variety shows right at home, indoors? By making an air cannon out of a plastic bottle, even elementary school kids can safely join the fun! You can also easily create the strike-out targets by cutting and shaping a plastic board.
It could be fun to have everyone make the game together while preparing for a party.
Above all, building it as a class will not only make you feel more attached to the game, but also strengthen your bonds!
Hiragana Collecting Game
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Let’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.
Speaking of 〇〇, games.

The “When you think of 〇〇” game is perfect for an elementary school party because all you need is a small piece of paper and a pen, and you can play it anywhere.
The rules are simple: everyone tries to come up with the same answer for a single theme.
For example, if someone asks, “What comes to mind when you think of winter?” what would you answer? The process of sharing hints with friends and working together to reach the same answer is fun as a collaborative activity as well.
Plus, the more people there are, the harder it gets to match answers, which makes it all the more exciting.
In this game, the host poses a prompt and everyone excitedly works out an answer together, which helps build a sense of camaraderie.
When, where, who did what?

A game with simple rules but guaranteed to make everyone burst out laughing is “When, Where, Who, Did What.” Basically, it follows six parts—when, where, who, what, why, and how—and multiple people work together to create a single short sentence.
First, decide who will handle each part, then have everyone write their portion without letting the others see.
Finally, reveal the sentences in order! Whether the result forms a proper sentence or not, it’s sure to be a hit.
Sometimes it can be so mismatched that you end up with a string of hilariously bizarre answers!



