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

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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Ten Times Quiz

[10-try quiz of 15 questions] Get all correct and you’re a 10-try master!

In this quiz, you first have someone say a specified word ten times.

For example, if the word is “spoon,” have them repeat “spoon” ten times.

Then, right after that, ask: “What do you use to eat pasta?” The correct answer is “a human,” but interestingly, most people answer “fork.” They get so focused on the initial word that they’re led to the wrong answer.

There are many amusing questions like this in the ten-times quiz, so if you’d like, try looking some up and planning them for your thank-you party.

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Magical Banana

[Viral] We tried playing the Magical Banana game with all the members and burst into laughter lol

A rhythm game classic! The Magical Banana game is a highly recommended activity that livens up any situation.

Many of you may know it: it’s an association game that starts with “Magical Banana! When you say banana, you think of…?” Keeping time with a set rhythm and clapping, players say associations like “Banana makes you think of yellow, yellow makes you think of lemon,” responding with something linked to the previous person’s word.

Because you have very little time to think, it’s a game that tests your quick reflexes and adaptability.

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two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person

😆 [Hilarious] Should snacks be eaten two-person style (niinibaori)?! [Eight and Brothers] Good laugh

Ninin-baori is a classic party trick.

Two people wear an oversized haori together, and the person in the back feeds the person in front—that’s the standard routine.

It’s simple, but it really gets people going.

Since the person in the back can’t see, they’ll think they’re bringing the food to the mouth but end up pressing it against the cheek or nose instead.

If putting food in the mouth seems risky, it’s also a good idea to switch to a different action, like writing letters!

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Paper Cup Relay

Paper Cup Relay #ElementarySchoolStudents #BoysVsGirls #IndoorPlay

The “Paper Cup Relay” looks simple, but it’s surprisingly hard and can make you panic! Prepare three paper cups: place two side by side on the table and stack the third one on top.

At the start signal, slide the two bottom cups sideways; if the top cup lands on the table without tipping over, you can pass the baton to the next person.

The rules are simple and it looks easy at first glance, but the lightweight cups tip over more easily than you’d expect, so it’s not as straightforward as it seems.

That frustrating challenge is sure to add excitement to the venue!

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Small Number Game

[20 Easy Classroom Activity Ideas No.10] Small Number Game

It’s a simple game where you win with a small number, but the mind games make it surprisingly tricky—the “Small Number Game.” For example, you count down from the number 20 one by one.

If only one person stands up, they win; if two or more people stand up, they’re out.

Players who choose lower numbers keep winning as long as they’re the only one.

It’s an easy game, but no one stands for the larger numbers, which means people end up clustering and multiple players stand at the same time, getting knocked out.

And the smaller the number, the higher that probability becomes, so judging the timing and bluffing are crucial—making it a deceptively difficult game.

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Without Katakana

Simple and fun! A class-energizing activity: “Katakana-less”

In everyday life, we often use words written in katakana.

Here, we’d like to introduce “Katakana-ashi,” a game where you explain a given topic without using katakana.

For example, you show a ball used in P.E.

and ask, “What is this?” The answer will likely be “ball.” Next, have them describe the ball without using any katakana.

Children will likely search for answers by thinking of various words in their heads.

Try switching the roles of questioner and answerer and give it a go.

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