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 from Kindergarten] A collection of surprise ideas that move both adults and children (51–60)
Hugging with the teacher
Since enrolling, the teachers and children have created many memories together.
Watching the children leave the preschool, the teachers’ feelings are like those of another parent.
Just a shy, tight hug from the children might bring the teachers to tears.
How about giving your teacher a final “thank-you hug”?
Co-starring with a special guest
If you want to make the graduation ceremony truly unforgettable, inviting special guests is a wonderful idea! Think about guests that suit the occasion—musicians who play instruments or sing well, characters kids love, or popular children’s performers.
Practice songs and dances together with the guests, and perform them at the ceremony—there’s no doubt it will become a cherished memory for the children!
pop-up message card
A “pop-up message card” is made by attaching paper arranged to pop out three-dimensionally on a message card.
If you make flowers or memorable motifs pop out, it becomes a striking card.
Think about which motifs the children became familiar with through their time at the preschool.
Compared to a flat card, the impact when it’s opened is greater, making for a more moving result.
Handbell performance
A handbell performance by the children who are graduating from the kindergarten.
The combination of handbells and choral singing conveys their feelings even more deeply and brings tears to your eyes.
Seeing the once-little children performing so properly will become a moving memory for both teachers and parents.
[Graduation Ceremony] A Collection of Surprise Ideas That Will Move Both Adults and Children (61–70)
end credits
As a grand finale for the kindergarten graduation party, how about playing an end credits reel? It’s a popular feature at weddings too, and makes for a moving surprise.
Choose a slow-tempo song that’s different from the slideshow, and project various expressions of the graduating children onto the screen.
Including photos from the graduation ceremony will make it even more touching.
It’s also a great idea to insert messages to the children between the photos.
While letting everyone savor the lingering afterglow of graduation, deliver a heartfelt moment that inspires them to spread their wings into a new future.
Heart Drops
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Let me show you how to make a heart drop that’s a joy to receive.
Heart drops are a popular idea for weddings, but you can also use them to write messages for teachers who’ve helped you! To make one, attach cut pieces of wood to a clear board and secure them with screws at the four corners.
By mounting the wood inside the clear board, you create a gap where people can write short messages on heart-shaped wooden chips and drop them in.
Since you’ll need an opening to insert the messages, be sure to leave a cutout around the center at the top.
You can also have fun coloring it in your favorite shades and customizing the design!
Mini balloon bouquet
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Do you know about mini balloon bouquets? At graduation ceremonies for preschool or kindergarten, people often give bouquets or mini bouquets, and these mini balloon bouquets are cute arrangements where candies and balloons are bundled together with flowers.
Choose your favorite balloons and sweets, attach them to straws to secure them, then wrap them together with the flowers for a cute finish.
Most of the materials can be found at 100-yen shops, so give it a try! When choosing sweets, please be sure to consider allergies and take appropriate care.