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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 Both Teachers and Children (41–50)

Message to Parents/Guardians

Yui – Graduation Ceremony – Message to Mother

Message to Parents/Guardians

This is the perfect, ultimate surprise for a graduation party.

A “Letter to the Parents”…

Who wouldn’t be moved by this? On the big day of graduation, the children write letters to their parents to express their gratitude.

Since the letters are written by kids, some might be adorably funny and make you chuckle.

No matter what the letter is like, it’s a wonderful gift packed with that child’s unique personality.

Have each child decorate a backing sheet and create a one-of-a-kind, special letter in the whole world.

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[Graduation from Kindergarten Party] A collection of surprise ideas (51–60) that will move both teachers and children

Magic Show

FY 2017 Minami Nursery School Farewell Party: Staff Performance (Magic Show)

Magic Show

A magic show, a classic performance, is of course perfect for a preschool graduation party.

The children are sure to gasp and cheer at the astonishing happenings that go beyond their imagination.

Rather than close-up table magic like card tricks, tricks with simple, flashy visuals—such as vanishing acts using balls or water, or producing a cane from a handkerchief—tend to go over better with kids.

These days, there are many detailed explanation videos on YouTube, and some feature amazing tricks that are surprisingly easy, so give them a try and practice.

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Give a handmade corsage as a present

[Graduation Gift Craft♪] Handmade Corsage ♪ How to make a DIY corsage easily.☆

Give a handmade corsage as a present

Speaking of kindergarten graduates, you often see them all wearing matching corsages on their chests, right? It’s nice to have a unified look for the graduation ceremony, but how about making and gifting corsages with a bit of individuality for the graduation party? If you ask in advance about the child’s favorite colors, patterns, or characters and create a corsage just for them, it will feel extra special.

If you want something more glamorous, artificial flowers are recommended—you can easily find beautiful ones at 100-yen shops.

Corsages can be kept as a memento even after graduation, so definitely give it a try!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced surprise ideas to brighten up a preschool graduation party.

From a flash mob and a parents’ chorus to handmade piñatas, each suggestion offers a memorable performance or gift for the children and teachers.

A graduation celebration is a special event to reflect on the days spent together and take the next step forward.

Be sure to choose elements that match your school’s atmosphere and create a joyful, unforgettable day filled with smiles.