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Recommended performances for elementary school thank-you parties: carefully selected games and skits that will liven things up!

Here are some ideas for games and quizzes that are perfect for an elementary school thank-you party!

A thank-you party is a great chance for graduates to express their gratitude to the teachers who supported them, and it often includes activities that both teachers and students can enjoy together.

I’m sure many parents are putting a lot of thought into making it a fun time for everyone.

In this article, we’ve gathered games you can play in a classroom or gym, along with quizzes that will get everyone excited.

It’s also a great idea to try a theme that puts the teachers in the spotlight.

We’ve compiled ideas to help you create a memorable thank-you party, so feel free to use them as a reference!

Recommended performances for elementary school thank-you parties: carefully selected crowd-pleasing games and skits (1–10)

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
An elementary school homework quiz that’s way too hard

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!

Speaking of 〇〇, games

Speaking of 〇〇, it’s got to be games: [Party games recommended for after-parties and year-end gatherings]
Speaking of 〇〇, games

For an elementary school thank-you party, the go-to recommendation is a team matching game.

In this game, the goal is for everyone on the team to come up with the same answer to a given prompt.

For example, if the prompt is “must-haves for a festival,” most people would answer “fan” or “shaved ice.” By communicating within the team, students can deepen their bonds with friends and teachers, making it a fitting activity to commemorate graduation.

The joy and sense of accomplishment when answers match will become an unforgettable memory for the children.

Join forces and share a fun time together.

Fastest buzzer quiz tournament

A buzzer quiz tournament at a school for child prodigies only
Fastest buzzer quiz tournament

A fast-response quiz competition is recommended as an activity that both participants and spectators can enjoy.

The rules are simple: a quiz question is asked, and anyone who knows the correct answer presses a button to respond.

Since the person who presses the button first gets to answer, how quickly you can press the button will lead to victory.

However, an important point is that it’s not just a game of pressing quickly.

If your answer is wrong, you won’t be able to answer that question anymore, so be careful! It’s a game that gets everyone excited, whether played in teams or individually.

Recommended performances for elementary school thank-you parties: Carefully selected games and skits that get everyone excited! (11–20)

Drawing relay

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Drawing relay

“Drawing Relay” is a game where one person draws a picture based on a prompt and shows it to the next person, who then draws their own picture in the same way and passes it along.

If the final picture matches the original prompt, you win! It’s a game that people of all ages can enjoy, so it’s perfect for an elementary school thank-you party.

Teachers and students having fun together will surely strengthen their bond even more! It might be interesting to prepare prompts unique to the occasion, such as themes related to the school.

Baby Photo Quiz

[Cuteness overload warning] Comparing members’ baby photos to them now—they look like totally different people lol
Baby Photo Quiz

This is a quiz where baby photos of teachers and graduates are projected on a screen, and you have to guess whose photo it is.

The adorable images—wearing baby clothes, eating meals, and more—are sure to melt your heart.

Comparing baby photos of friends and teachers can also lead to unexpected twists.

Surprises like “I thought it was a student, but it was a teacher!” will liven up the appreciation party.

It’s an activity that helps deepen bonds with important people, inspired by elementary school graduation.

Give this calming, feel-good quiz a try with everyone.

Gesture Game

Can the two of them strike the same pose to match the prompt!? #shorts
Gesture Game

Charades is a recommended game that graduates and teachers can enjoy together.

A player is given a prompt and expresses it through gestures, while the other participants try to guess it—simple yet exciting.

The key is that you can’t speak, and that very constraint may be what deepens the bond.

For example, the teacher can act out the prompt word for the graduates to guess—and doing it the other way around is just as fun.

If no answer comes to mind, you can pass and move on to the next one.

It’s sure to make for a heartwarming and wonderful appreciation party.

CupsNEW!

[Cups] Let's try a rhythm game using two paper cups to match Doraemon 🎵 Easy Rhythm Akiko Yamamoto
CupsNEW!

Cups performed to fun music and a pleasant rhythm is a recommended act that can liven up the entire venue.

In this video, we introduce a cups routine to “Doraemon” sung by Gen Hoshino.

You’ll keep the beat using hand claps and two paper cups.

If you’re doing it with a large group, lining up side by side at long tables makes it easier to stay in sync.

In addition to well-known anime theme songs, you could also use songs that were hits at the sports festival or trending tracks.

Encourage the audience to sing along or clap their hands to get the whole venue excited!