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 (41–50)
Shadow Play: The Flower of Thanks
Let’s share lots of “thank-yous”! This idea lets you express your feelings along with a memorable song while creating a beautiful contrast of light and shadow.
If the venue for the appreciation party can provide a screen and lights, children and parents can work together to perform a shadow play! Make time to plan the structure and movements and to practice, so you can create memories that last a lifetime.
Performing to the song “Arigatou no Hana” is wonderful, of course, but you can also use the songs sung at the graduation ceremony or any other meaningful tunes.
Que Sera, Sera in dance
Express your feelings through dance! This is a great idea for those who want to surprise and delight the teachers.
On the day, it would be wonderful if the children could dance confidently while making eye contact with their homeroom teacher and the teachers who have watched over them.
The choreography in the practice video is easy to understand, so sharing the video is a big plus—kids and parents don’t all need to gather; they can practice at home.
On the day, wearing matching sparkly or festive accessories, such as wrist decorations, will make an even bigger impact.
Ensemble “100% Courage”
The thank-you party is the last time everyone will spend together.
Many of you may be thinking about doing something memorable as a group.
How about a group ensemble? “Yuuki 100%” is the theme song of the long-running anime Nintama Rantarō and is often used as a dance song at sports days.
Since it’s a familiar tune for the children, it should be easy for them to start practicing.
Try performing with a variety of instruments like melodicas, handbells, and drums.
A surprise award ceremony for the teacher
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When you hear about certificates at a graduation ceremony, you probably imagine them being given to the children.
As a surprise idea, how about presenting certificates to the teachers who led the graduating class? The children have surely been through a lot, and the teachers must have faced many struggles too.
At this milestone of a successful graduation, consider giving them a certificate as a token of gratitude and appreciation for their hard work.
Whether it’s from the children, from the parents, or from the principal—no matter who it’s from, it will be a delightful surprise.
A surprise celebration for the principal (director)
A surprise plan for the principal who has been looking over the whole kindergarten! Even though they weren’t your homeroom teacher, let’s express our gratitude to the principal who always watched over you.
Share the words of “thank you” that everyone came up with together, and give a gift like a photo taken with the principal.
To finish, how about everyone raising both arms high and forming an arch with all the graduating children? The stars of the graduation ceremony are the children, but since it’s the final occasion, you want to celebrate together with everyone, don’t you?
A Surprise for the Assistant Teacher
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The graduation ceremony is a major milestone for the children.
It’s also a special time for parents and homeroom teachers.
But there are others who have been closely involved with the children day in and day out.
Yes—the assistant teachers who supported the class and were always by the children’s side.
Because they’re not often highlighted during the ceremony, why not plan a surprise to express your gratitude? I’m sure they’ll be moved and delighted, even as they’re taken by surprise.
A surprise gift of a song
In their kindergarten life, the children have probably encountered many songs.
Among them are pieces they practiced hard with their teachers, over and over, for events like the play recital or the annual performance.
As a surprise idea for the graduation ceremony, I’d like to suggest a song.
Choose one filled with memories of the teachers, or a song that conveys what you want to express to the parents, and sing it powerfully with big, lively voices.
It will surely be a wonderful and moving surprise that lets everyone feel how much the children have grown.