[Graduation Party] A collection of performance ideas to liven up thank-you and farewell gatherings
Are you having trouble choosing performances for the graduation ceremony, thank-you party, or farewell gathering? Because it’s a special day filled with memories from the nursery school, you’ll want to present something that brings smiles to the children, parents, and teachers alike.
Here, we’ve gathered ideas to brighten your graduation party, such as magic shows, quizzes, dances, and two-person kimono skits.
We introduce a variety of genres so you can choose based on how easy they are to prepare and the atmosphere of your venue.
Use this as a reference to create a memorable graduation day.
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[Graduation Party] A Collection of Performance Ideas That Liven Up Thank-You and Farewell Gatherings (41–50)
Magic Show
When it comes to party entertainment in childcare settings, magic is a classic.
This time, we’re introducing a magic show that even children can easily perform.
Whether it’s graduates, teachers, or parents, it’s sure to be a hit no matter who takes the stage! If the children will be performing, make thorough preparations and practice together so they can succeed on the day.
Using upbeat music that kids love as background music will change the atmosphere of the venue, too.
The key to magic is performing with confidence!
Who is this teacher?
Perfect for birthday parties and other events! Here’s a fun “Which teacher is this?” idea.
You’ll need thick paper, black construction paper, laminating sheets or clear tape, scissors, glue, a chopstick, tape, and a pencil.
Print large photos of the teachers at your school and make a quiz! You might think the kids, who always pay close attention to their teachers, will find it easy—but surprisingly, they’ll often get it wrong, and the room will be filled with laughter.
Give it a try!
dance
When it comes to classic performances, dance is the go-to, right? Of course, learning a new dance for the thank-you party is great, but we also recommend dancing something memorable, like the one you performed at the sports day.
That way, it will bring back various memories for the audience as well.
You could even make it a surprise and invite the teachers and parents to join in.
First, look back on past events together and choose a memorable song to dance to.
Chorus of Guardians
Children’s choirs are a classic, but you don’t often get to see a parents’ choir.
So how about surprising everyone at the graduation party with a chorus performed by all the parents? For the song selection, it’s best to choose something familiar to the real stars—the children.
If it’s a song they know well, they might even sing along.
Seeing the adults sing their hearts out will feel fresh to the kids, and that effort will set a good example for them.
Be sure to deliver a powerful song.
Balloon release
It’s a “balloon release,” where everyone attaches a piece of paper with their future dreams or goals to a balloon and lets them fly.
Wouldn’t it be a memorable way to wrap up the graduation party with a finale like this? The colorful balloons against the blue sky make for a beautiful performance.
You’ll likely get some great photos, too! Since understanding from nearby residents is necessary, please check in advance about the venue and whether you can obtain permission.
If you prepare balloons in each child’s favorite color, it will make the event even more memorable.
Parents perform the children’s recital dance
Children sang many songs and danced to music at nursery school and kindergarten.
Singing and dancing together with teachers and friends are such wonderful memories, aren’t they? Some children probably sing the songs they learned at school and dance to them at home, too.
At the thank-you party, why not have the parents perform the dances that the children have fond memories of doing? The kids will be excited since they’re dances they did themselves! Dressing up in costumes will add to the atmosphere and make it an even more fitting performance for the thank-you party.
Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissors
“Kerakera Janken” is a perfect entertainment piece for a graduation party.
Kerakera’s cute dance and catchy melody are a big hit with kids! It’s especially fun to dance along with rock-paper-scissors while sharing the kindness and joy expressed in the lyrics.
Since teachers and children can enjoy it together, the venue will be filled with smiles.
The choreography is easy to learn, so with a bit of practice, it’s sure to become a wonderful memory for everyone.
How about adding it to your thank-you party program?