Performances that liven up an elementary school thank-you party! A collection of ideas everyone can enjoy

potato chip tasting

[Potato Chip Tasting] Kamaitachi take on a blind challenge to guess five potato chip products!

When you start a potato chip taste test, at first everyone takes it lightly, saying, “This should be easy.” But the moment they take the first bite, their expressions change and they fall into deep thought.

That silence draws attention, and those who already know the answer can’t help but stifle their laughter.

If someone confidently gets it wrong, there’s a chorus of playful jabs; if they get it right, the applause is louder than expected.

Even people who aren’t participating can enjoy watching the reactions, so it never gets boring just to observe.

It’s easy to set up, yet it naturally sparks conversation, and everyone can share the same moment gathered around the main participant—that’s what makes this party game so great.

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kojifumi

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Magic

This is insane...! Simple and cool card magic

Magic that excites any scene and amazes everyone.

It’s the perfect act to liven up a thank-you party, isn’t it? By the time they’re in sixth grade, kids can quickly see through simple, childish tricks.

So let’s showcase a trick that makes everyone scratch their heads and say, “Do it again!” to get the crowd going! Among table magic, card tricks offer many varieties and are easy even for beginners to perform.

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utatane

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Tambourine Ensemble Piece

[Tambourine Ensemble Piece] “Sparkling Tambourina” for Lower Elementary School Music Recital (Composed by Akiko Yamamoto)

The “Tambourine Ensemble Piece” is, literally, a performance featuring tambourines as an entertainment segment.

I think it won’t be very exciting if the rhythm is too simple.

So, in addition to regular practice, it would be good to do training to develop a sense of rhythm.

Specifically, practicing triple meter—which many Japanese find challenging—or playing pieces in triple time during school lunch could be highly effective.

Rather than choosing something easy just because they’re elementary school students, I believe it will be a better experience for the children to perform something just a little beyond their current ability.

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Ryo

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Team Competition! True or False Game

It’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.

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kepiko

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Clap-Clap Game

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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.

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mutō

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Gesture Game Showdown

[Gesture Game Showdown❗️] Everyone, try guessing along too♪

The gesture game, where you convey prompts using only gestures, is a lively activity you can enjoy without speaking.

It gets even more exciting when the actions are easy for kids to understand—like animals, sports, things found at school, or even popular anime characters.

Watching the person up front try their best to express the prompt will naturally bring smiles to everyone’s faces.

More important than getting the right answer is the effort to communicate creatively.

It’s a fun activity that can bring a class or entire grade closer together during a thank-you party or similar event.

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mutō

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What’s in the box? Showdown!

[Request Video] Adults vs. Elementary Schoolers: What’s in the Box Challenge! Punishment Game: Hilarious Doodle Makeup on Faces — Anpanman, Disney Princess, Squishy, Game, Kirakira Mama

This game, where you guess what’s inside a box by touching it with your hands, is an exciting activity you can enjoy using only your sense of touch, without relying on sight.

If you fill the box with safe-to-touch items like stationery, stuffed toys, or handkerchiefs, anyone can join in easily.

Setting aside time for everyone to talk about what they felt by touch naturally leads to conversation—“What is it?” “I think I know!” You don’t have to reveal the answer right away; the time spent thinking is part of the fun.

It’s a perfect game for a thank-you party, where friends and teachers can all get excited together.

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mutō

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