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

Challenge the bamboo dance

I tried bamboo dancing!

Why not try your hand at a bamboo dance that uses long bamboo poles? It originated as a traditional dance in places like the Philippines, but in Japan it’s also well known as a children’s activity.

The operators open and close four bamboo poles to a waltz-like three-beat rhythm, while the dancers step nimbly to avoid getting caught by the poles.

Because coordination between the operators and dancers is crucial, it’s a great recommendation for those looking for a party trick to perform with close friends or classmates.

Start by practicing with two poles, then increase the number once you’ve got the rhythm down.

Having multiple dancers raises the difficulty, but it also adds to the performance’s color and impact.

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Which is the AI-generated image?

Which one is the AI-generated image that 99% of people get fooled by?

AI technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, and we’re now seeing fake images so accurate they look completely real.

A quiz game that uses such AI images can really liven up a party at a thank-you event.

You show two images and have participants guess which one is real and which one was generated by AI.

The key to keeping it exciting is to start with easy questions and gradually increase the difficulty.

Even genuine photos can look AI-generated depending on how they’re shot, the effects used, or the lighting, which can make them hard to tell apart.

It’s the kind of game that’s likely to fill the room with surprise and smiles.

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Sorting Quiz

[60-Question Reordering Quiz] What word can be formed by rearranging the letters?

In a scramble quiz, you break up a target word and show the jumbled letters to participants, then have them rearrange them to form the correct word.

For example, if the prompt is “ういんどかう,” the correct answer would be “うんどうかい” (sports day)! It’s fun to start with fewer characters and gradually increase the number to raise the difficulty level.

If you’re planning this for an appreciation party, it’s best to choose school-related words for the prompts.

Try selecting terms that bring back memories, such as school events, school trip destinations, or the class slogan everyone came up with.

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An elementary school homework quiz that’s way too hard

Elementary school homework that’s way too hard: Even University of Tokyo students give it their all but still struggle

Among the homework you worked hard on every day, there were probably some difficult problems, weren’t there? Some of you might have even asked someone at home for help when you just couldn’t figure out the right answer.

Here’s an idea: take a look back at that homework and turn the problems you thought were pretty tough or that you think would be exciting as a quiz into actual quiz questions.

The questions can be illustrated or photographed—either is fine.

Some of them might even be too hard for adults to answer, so the teachers joining in might end up stumped too… A quiz that everyone can get excited about and enjoy—try including it in the thank-you party!

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A game where you guess someone from a part of their face

I tried to guess TWICE members just from their mouths, but it was way too hard. #TWICE #kpop

It’s a game where you show a photo of a body part and have people guess who it is.

It seems like it tests how much you usually look at and know about that person.

The photos can be of celebrities or participants at a graduation party—both are fine! It’s best to take and present parts like the mouth, eyes, or eyebrows—features that seem recognizable but aren’t too obvious.

However, if the pool of possible answers is too broad, no one will get it right, so be sure to give hints that narrow it down.

Picking unexpected people—like a teacher or a historical figure—could also make the game more exciting.

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Chalk art

[Blackboard Art—What I Want to Draw for Graduation!] How to Draw Flowers! For Thank-You Parties and Farewell Ceremonies! Chalk Art Making SchoolBoardArt #blackboard #chalkartindia

As a final memory with your classmates, why not try creating some chalkboard art? Chalk comes not only in white but in a variety of colors, so you can make vibrant, colorful drawings.

By rubbing the chalk with your finger after writing, you can adjust the intensity and create gradients and textures.

Talk together about what kind of chalkboard art you’d like to make as your last memory, and collaborate to bring it to life.

The time you spend creating it—and the time you spend taking photos together in front of the finished piece—will surely become a special memory.

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Adults go all out! Gesture game

Kids and adults alike go all out! Gesture game!

If you want to enjoy a game with everyone, how about Charades? It’s a game where you convey prompts using only gestures, without words—and depending on the prompt, it can be pretty hard to get your message across.

Try coming up with prompts that everyone can enjoy, from easy-to-imagine ones like baseball or soccer to animals or prompts with a bit of a story.

If you have a large group, we recommend splitting into teams, setting a time limit, and competing to see which team can guess the most prompts correctly.

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