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[Graduation Party] A Collection of Surprise Ideas That Will Touch the Hearts of Teachers and Children

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

After the graduation ceremony, many of you may be wondering what kind of surprise would best liven up the thank-you party or the celebration.

Because it’s a special day for both the children and the teachers, you want to create moments that will truly stay in their hearts.

So this time, we’re sharing surprise ideas that are perfect for a kindergarten graduation party.

From venue decorations to touching performances, we’ve got plenty of ideas you can enjoy right from the preparation stage.

Use these as inspiration to create a wonderful event filled with smiles and heartfelt moments!

[Graduation Party] A Collection of Surprise Ideas That Will Move Teachers and Children (21–30)

Farewell words to be recorded before graduation from kindergarten

Farewell Address for the Graduation Ceremony, FY Reiwa 3 (Recorded before the ceremony)

Farewell words to be recorded before graduation from kindergarten

How about recording farewell messages to play as a video at the graduation ceremony? It’s common for all the graduating children to say the farewell message together, but on the day some children may get nervous, cry, or even be absent due to illness.

Even after practicing hard, they might feel disappointed if they can’t show what they’ve prepared.

By pre-recording the farewell messages, however, those worries can be resolved at once.

Since you can re-take the footage, the children can participate without feeling nervous.

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A message from the teacher to each and every one of you

Message from the homeroom teacher to the children at the kindergarten graduation ceremony

A message from the teacher to each and every one of you

Nursery schools and kindergartens are fundamentally group settings.

Because there are many children compared to the number of teachers, some kids may feel lonely in daily life, thinking they don’t get much personal attention.

But, surprisingly, teachers really do keep an eye on everyone.

So how about having the homeroom teacher give a personal message to each graduating child at the commencement ceremony? It will warm their hearts to realize, “My teacher really was watching over me.”

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Let’s sing the song ‘I Grew Big’

@omiyamichinoko
Graduation Song: I've Grown Up#Graduation from kindergarten graduation ceremony (for kindergarten/preschool)#Graduation song from kindergarten #Igrewup Graduation Song (for Preschool/Kinder)#Nursery school #Omiya Michinoko Nursery School older; senior (often used for the oldest age group in kindergarten: 'senior class')Nursery teacher / Childcare worker Kousaikai
♪ Original Song – Omiya Michinoko Nursery School – Omiya Michinoko Nursery School

Children who start attending daycare at age zero spend six years in that place.

Not only the parents, but the teachers as well have watched over the children as they gradually grew.

The song “I’ve Grown Up” is moving, with lyrics that feel like they capture all the time from enrollment until now, making it a piece that brings parents and teachers to tears.

Since words of gratitude are also woven into the lyrics, it’s perfect as a gift song.

Please use this song to convey the joy and gratitude of having reached the graduation ceremony safely.

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Small gifts for a kindergarten graduation ceremony

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At a graduation party, you want to give the graduates a memorable gift.

But when the budget is tight, choosing presents can be difficult.

In times like these, handmade mini-gifts are a great option.

Even a single piece of candy can become a delightful present if you put care into the packaging.

For example, you can make the candy look like a flower and use a backing card to depict a vase or bouquet, or add a handwritten message.

Send off the graduates with a heartfelt gift.

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Graduation ceremony preparation video

@omiyamichinoko
March 15 🌸 This is a preparation video for the graduation ceremony. We’ve been getting everything ready with all our hearts up to this day. Congratulations to all the seniors on your graduation. You’ve grown so much ☺️#Omiya Michinoko Nursery School Nursery teacher / Childcare worker graduation ceremony (for kindergarten/preschool)#Graduation from kindergarten #Daycare Congratulations Graduation Ceremony Arrangement Production
Haruka – YOASOBI

This is a video following the teachers as they prepare for the graduation ceremony.

Watching them work so hard—practicing the piano accompaniment, making decorations to brighten the children’s lapels, checking the diplomas and the flow of the event—fills your heart, knowing they’re doing it all to make the children’s send-off truly special.

Surely not only for the graduation, but day in and day out, the children have been supported by the teachers’ dedication and care.

Seeing this side of the teachers, which we don’t usually get to see, is a touching surprise that deepens our gratitude.

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Balloon bouquet of favorite sweets

@harenohi_balloon
A graduation bouquet made with their favorite sweets and balloons 💐Popular dagashi (cheap, nostalgic Japanese snacks and candies)Graduation #Graduation from kindergarten Graduation celebration Graduation Ceremony Surprise balloon Recommendation
♬ My Life – Koresawa

It’s an idea where you pack candies into clear bags and attach them to the balloon sticks to make a bouquet.

What you need are balloons, balloon sticks, clear bags, wrapping paper, and individually wrapped candies.

You can get most of the materials at a 100-yen shop, and buying family packs of individually wrapped candies will help keep costs down.

It’s very easy to make, so it’s a great idea when you want to prepare one for every graduating child.

Even with a small amount of candy, the balloons add volume, making it a gift that looks impressive.

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Bouquet with a secret message

@niconico_mama
[Preschool Graduation Gift] I tucked a little secret surprise into the handmade bouquet for that child who’s graduating 🥰#Graduation from kindergarten Graduation Graduation Ceremony #asmr
♬ Original song – Niko 🧸 Childcare/Crafts/Play/Handmade Toys – Niko 🧸 Childcare/Crafts/Play/Handmade Toys

This idea hides a little surprise that you won’t notice when you first receive the bouquet.

The trick is a message written on the inside of the colored paper base.

At first it looks like an ordinary bouquet, but in a quiet moment you discover a heartwarming note like “Congratulations” or “Thank you”—a lovely touch.

The flowers themselves are made using stamps created from straws, but you can also make them with origami or by combining round stickers—feel free to express it however you like.

If you’re looking for a heartfelt gift, please feel free to use this as inspiration.

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