Graduation Ceremony: A Collection of Surprise Ideas That Will Move Both Adults and Children
Graduation day from kindergarten is a special day to celebrate the children’s growth.
If possible, you want to liven up the venue with memorable surprises and events, right? But when it comes time to prepare, many people may find themselves wondering, “What kind of ideas would be good?” So here, we’ve gathered ideas you can put into practice right away—surprise performances, decorations to brighten the ceremony, and handmade gifts.
Let’s work together to create a graduation ceremony that brings smiles to the children, their families, and the teachers alike!
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[Graduation Ceremony] A Collection of Surprise Ideas That Will Move Both Adults and Children (1–10)
A video message from the graduating kindergarten children to their parents
The “message video from graduating children to their mothers” is a wonderful touch that’s sure to bring tears to your eyes! In the video, two-year-old graduates share their messages.
At the graduation ceremony at age five, won’t we hear different words? When we listen to the children’s unpretentious, genuine words, our hearts will swell with emotion at how much they’ve grown.
Dance of preschool graduates
The graduation ceremony is also the last occasion for all the parents to gather together.
If the children dance to the memorable songs they practiced so much for the recital, it will be a wonderful touch that brings back memories for parents who think, “I want to see that dance again!” Of course, performing a new dance just for the graduation ceremony would also be a delightful surprise that makes the day feel extra special and unforgettable.
A video message from the teacher to the kindergarten graduates
Let’s send a video message from the teachers to the graduating children.
The great thing about a video message is that, even in times like these when it’s hard for everyone to gather, you can still give the gift of thoughtful words.
If teachers remove their masks while recording, the children can clearly see the faces they love.
It can also be fun if the teachers plan it together and do a little back-and-forth.
With the teachers’ warm words in their hearts, the children will feel secure as they set off into their new environment.
[Graduation Ceremony] A Collection of Surprise Ideas That Will Move Both Adults and Children (11–20)
Graduation ceremony at a place full of memories
For various reasons, it’s not always possible to hold a graduation ceremony indoors at a kindergarten or daycare.
In such cases, why not hold the ceremony in a place full of memories for the children? Spots they visited on field trips, the schoolyard where they always play, or a nearby park are perfect choices.
While reminiscing about moments spent playing with friends and teachers, let’s host a ceremony with a joyful atmosphere.
Precisely because a ceremony can feel formal and tense, it’s also recommended to hold it in a place where the children can relax.
It’s a surprise that uses memorable scenery as its theme to enhance those moving moments.
A song performance from the current kindergarteners
A song gift from the current students to your child at the graduation ceremony will be a memorable surprise.
Ahead of time, you practice singing together with your child to a preselected song.
To make it fun and easy for the children to learn, songs with bright, catchy melodies are ideal.
For example, theme songs from children’s anime or traditional nursery rhymes are recommended.
The sparkling eyes of the performing children will surely move both the teachers and the parents.
The process of preparing together with your child for this special day will also become one of the cherished memories of the graduation ceremony.
Let’s all give the teacher a portrait!
At graduation ceremonies, it’s common to give teachers letters and albums made with memorable photos.
If you’re thinking of a slightly different handmade gift, how about presenting a “portrait of the teacher” drawn by all the children? Since it’s a picture of the beloved teacher who always plays with them and teaches them many things, the kids will surely be excited to draw it.
Just like an album, add a cute cover and present it with care.
It might even convey “I love you” to the teacher better than words can.
surprise kusudama (party ball)
A surprise kusudama is perfect for adding a special touch to a graduation ceremony, isn’t it? I think it creates a moment when the children, parents, and teachers all smile together.
Decide in advance when to break the kusudama—at the beginning, the end, or another timing during the ceremony.
It’s recommended to fill it with items that won’t cause injury if they hit someone, such as candy, balloons, or photos.
Even children who feel a little nervous are likely to be delighted and have fun.
It’s also important to rehearse beforehand to make sure the kusudama will actually open properly.
