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

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
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)

A gift of smiles with a portrait

What was the gift from the principal at the graduation ceremony that brought smiles to the 48 kindergarteners’ faces?

A gift of smiles with a portrait

As a memorable gift, giving portraits to the graduating children is also recommended.

Even though we think we know our own faces, we don’t actually notice the finer details.

That’s why a portrait can lead to new self-discoveries.

Try drawing while imagining the children’s smiles—whether it’s a simple pencil sketch or a stylized, character-like caricature.

When handing out the portraits, make it even more fun by not calling names and turning it into a quiz to guess who’s who during the gift-giving time.

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Surprise movie for the kindergarten graduation ceremony

A Graduation Ceremony Surprise! A Movie Outline That Brings Tears and Laughter

Surprise movie for the kindergarten graduation ceremony

Here’s a great idea for anyone who wants to express their gratitude using memorable photos and music.

You can create a surprise video with apps and other tools, but do you feel like it’s hard because planning the structure and solidifying the concept takes time? The featured video shows you a suggested structure for an exciting movie and key tips to make it engaging! Try creating a special video while adding your own touches.

It’s sure to become a wonderful experience that stays both as data and in your heart.

Be sure to give it a try!

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[Preschool Graduation Party] A Collection of Surprise Ideas That Will Move Both Teachers and Children (31–40)

A video letter as a gift

[Tsumiki Land] A Video Letter Gift from the Children Enrolled in FY 2017

A video letter as a gift

As a touching surprise idea, video letters are a classic choice.

Current students can send them to graduating students, and graduates can send them to parents and teachers—what’s wonderful is that it preserves their feelings in a lasting form.

Because they can be prepared in advance, you can carefully think through the message.

You can also edit the footage and add background music to make it even more moving.

These days, video editing can be done with smartphone apps, making it easy to try.

Be sure to create a video letter that will leave lasting memories.

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Everyone’s Dance “Niji”

[Gymnastics/Dance/Niji] Dance for preschool/kindergarten graduation! Also great for recitals and performances! [Toshihiko Shinzawa/Hirotaka Nakagawa] Easy choreography and lyrics

Everyone’s Dance “Niji”

Why not perform a dance to “Niji,” a song that’s popular with kids too? Its gentle lyrics are truly charming and warm the heart when you listen.

Graduation is a joyful event, but children may also feel anxious about this new beginning.

At times like that, listening to this song and moving their bodies with energy might blow those worries away.

With simple choreography, everyone can dance together on the spot, so feel free to use the video as a reference and give it a try.

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Sign language dance “The Flower of Thanks”

Arigatou no Hana [Sign Language Dance]: Includes sign language choreography, lyrics, and music—perfect for practicing for graduation ceremonies and recitals!

Sign language dance “The Flower of Thanks”

How about planning a sign language dance for the song “Arigatou no Hana,” written and composed by Osamu Sakata? Let’s create choreography that centers on sign language while incorporating simple steps.

Sign language may feel unfamiliar at first, but once you learn it, it broadens your communication and expands children’s horizons.

Take this opportunity to dive into sign language and open a new door.

Let’s move forward together—teaching one another and finding ways to make it easy to remember!

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A gift of song! Full of sparkle

[Daycare] Farewell party teacher performance / Full of sparkle ⭐︎ A gift of emotion set to song!

A gift of song! Full of sparkle

In time with the song, little stars appear—and amazingly, cherry blossoms, ginkgo leaves, and even snowmen come out from inside those stars in the song “Full of Sparkles”! With these seasonal motifs, it will become a wonderful performance that brings back memories everyone shared together.

At the end, paper dolls holding hands and hearts make an appearance, and if you put them up on the wall, they’ll become decorations that feel like your precious memories have taken shape.

A cappella is fine, but if someone is good at piano, ask them to accompany.

You’re sure to have a calm, lovely time.

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A thank-you party featuring a food truck!

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You often see food trucks at festivals and other events, and just spotting one can be exciting—maybe you feel the same way.

If a food truck shows up at a thank-you party, it’s sure to be a hit with both adults and kids! A familiar space can instantly transform into somewhere special.

The memories of gathering around a food truck and enjoying delicious food at the thank-you party will be something you’ll cherish forever.

You can find companies that dispatch food trucks online, so try searching for one.

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