Performances that liven up an elementary school thank-you party! A collection of ideas everyone can enjoy
Even if you’ve been put in charge of a performance for an elementary school thank-you party, it can be hard to decide what to do.
You’ll want something that both children and adults can enjoy together.
Don’t worry if you don’t have much time to prepare.
With a bit of creativity, there are plenty of ideas that can turn it into an unforgettable memory—like projection mapping made with PowerPoint, body percussion that can be practiced solo, and quizzes or games that everyone at the venue can join.
Here, we introduce performance ideas for a thank-you party that kids and adults can enjoy together.
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Activities that will liven up an elementary school thank-you party! A collection of ideas everyone can enjoy (21–30)
Instrument performance
Performing an instrumental piece at the thank-you party is sure to get everyone excited! Some children might not be comfortable with singing in a chorus, but with instruments, just keeping the rhythm is fine.
If they choose relatively simple instruments like the tambourine or triangle and join in, they’ll have fun playing even without prior experience.
How about performing songs related to graduation? Since it’s a thank-you party, choosing bright, upbeat tunes that lift the mood would also be great!
Get hyped! 5 bizarre relay races
When it comes to activities that are easy to set up and get both kids and adults excited, relays are the way to go.
In bingo relays, color-matching relays, hand-holding relays, obstacle relays, and pinnie (bib) relays, it’s not just running speed that matters—being able to read the situation and think on your feet is key.
Because these games incorporate a variety of movements, children won’t get bored and will feel motivated to take on the next challenge.
Everyone gets to be the star, working together and having fun, so be sure to try these relay games at your thank-you party.
stick figure
As entertainment to liven up the thank-you party, how about performing a dance with stick puppets? Some of you may have seen this on TV.
In this idea, you attach the same sticks to the arms and legs of two puppets and to your own arms and legs, and by dancing in the middle, the puppets on both sides seem to dance along.
Dancing alone might not be very exciting, but since this looks like three people are dancing, it’s lively and really energizes the venue.
Another appealing point is that you don’t need to coordinate practice times with friends—you can practice anytime in your own free time!
Finger action
Do you know about finger action performances? You move your hands and fingers rhythmically to the music, and wearing colorful gloves like in the video makes it even more vibrant.
This is a group act, so it takes some practice, but since the hands are the main focus, you can cover your face on the day of the performance—making it enjoyable and freeing even for those who aren’t comfortable being in front of people.
Using your fingers to the music to create flowers, circles, and other shapes makes for a wonderful, captivating performance for the audience.
Give it a try!
Elementary School True-or-False Quiz
Have fun playing with a video! Here’s an introduction to a True-or-False (O/X) quiz.
This was made into a video so it could be played at home, since we couldn’t hold a thank-you party during the stay-at-home period and the quiz we planned to do in the gym had to be canceled.
The quiz content is wonderful—it’s all about things related to the elementary school, including the principal! Just watching the visuals that go along with the questions is enjoyable.
It’s full of love for the school, so please use it for inspiration.
It also really livens up the room when shown on a screen at a thank-you party, so we highly recommend it.
Team Competition! True or False Game
https://www.tiktok.com/@soramame.sensei/video/7399617996366286098It’s a simple competitive game that both kids and adults can enjoy together.
Participants split into two teams, and at the starting signal they take turns placing one O and one X for their team on the grid.
The rules are simple: each person must make exactly one move before switching to the next player, spaces are first-come-first-served, and you can’t overwrite a mark.
When time is up, the team that has lined up more of their marks vertically, horizontally, or diagonally wins! Strategy and speed are the keys to victory.
With kids and adults cheering together, it’s guaranteed to be a blast.
Clap-Clap Game
@mimasakadaigaku A clapping game you can use for class activities! It’s super easy, so give it a try!#Mimasaka University#Pachi-Pachi GameClass party/activity
♬ Pretty and fun Marimba song – Azuline
It’s a simple, exciting game where you watch the person in front and enjoy their movements.
The person in front extends their left hand and moves their right hand as if to hover above it, and at the exact moment the two hands line up perfectly, everyone watching claps at once.
The suspense of waiting to see when to clap is fun, and occasional feints spark laughter—that’s the charm.
The rules are easy to understand, and you can join while seated, so it’s perfect for thank-you parties and similar events.
It’s a game that everyone can enjoy together and that creates a great sense of unity in the room.
