Songs of Thanks That Touch the Heart: Ideas to Give to Teachers at the Preschool Graduation Ceremony
You want to express your gratitude to the teachers through song at the graduation ceremony, but you’re not sure which song to choose… Does that sound like you? In that case, we’re introducing graduation songs with warm lyrics and melodies that are perfect for children’s voices.
Each song is full of memories from the days spent with the children and the excitement of the journey ahead.
Both teachers and children are sure to share a truly memorable time.
Please use this as a guide and let your singing carry your feelings of gratitude!
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Songs to Say Thank You That Touch the Heart: Ideas 61–70 for Teachers at the Preschool Graduation Ceremony
To become friendsNEUTRINO
We’d like to introduce “Tomodachi ni Naru Tame ni,” a beloved staple song for graduation ceremonies and school performances.
With its warm message—that everyone we meet can be a friend and the time we spend together is a treasure—this piece resonates deeply with listeners.
This NEUTRINO rendition covers the classic by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, originally released in February 2006, using AI singing voice synthesis.
The layered choral work is beautifully crafted and perfect for helping children form an image for their chorus practice.
The kindness woven into the lyrics makes it especially fitting for older kindergarteners to sing with heartfelt emotion.
Incorporating sign language will make the stage even more moving.
On that special day when children show their growth to their parents, be sure to take it on together.
Calendar MarchSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
A classic song that has been loved for many years, it sings about the changing seasons with a lively rhythm.
The lyrics, which run from the snows of January to the winter scenes of December, vividly bring back happy memories from kindergarten life.
Its warm message—like a call to say, “Let’s meet again next year”—gently encourages children and makes the graduation season deeply moving.
Since it aired on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in 1973, it has been widely cherished.
Lyrics by Takao Ide and music by Wakako Fukuda, it is also included on albums such as “Haruno Uta HiHiRecords Season Best,” released in February 2009.
This piece looks back on the year and inspires hope for the future.
If sung together with teachers and parents at graduation ceremonies or year-end events, it will surely create a heartwarming time.
Randoseru RunSakushi: Abe Naomi / Sakkyoku: Abe Naomi
It’s a bright, hopeful song that expresses both the admiration of younger children saying “How cool!” to the older kids, and the feeling of “Congratulations” for a new beginning.
With its buoyant rhythm, you can feel the excitement of becoming an elementary school student.
Written and composed by early childhood education specialist Naomi Abe, the piece was included in December 2023 in the song collection “With Feelings of Congratulations: 75 Best Songs for Graduation and Enrollment.” If you’re performing it at a recital, it would be lovely for the children to wear handmade paper school backpacks.
That will heighten their sense of longing and make for a moving stage.
By all means, try singing it at events celebrating advancement or graduation from kindergarten.
Thank you and goodbye ♪
This is a song filled with gratitude toward friends, featuring a gentle melody and friendly, approachable lyrics.
It wraps the positive feelings children have when taking a new step forward in the word “thank you.” Released in February 2001, the piece is sung by Shimajiro and his friends, and it is often performed at kindergarten and nursery school graduation ceremonies.
It conveys the beauty of the friendships nurtured through everyday memories spent together and lots of play.
It helps children overcome the sadness contained in “goodbye” with the word “thank you,” encouraging them as they head into new environments.
It’s a recommended song for children celebrating graduation or a new beginning, as well as for those who watch over their growth.
Bouquet of the Windsakushi: nakata arihiro / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka
Here’s the perfect song to celebrate a kindergarten or nursery school entrance ceremony, a milestone marking children’s new beginnings.
With lyrics by Arihiro Nakada and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa, this piece paints a dreamlike world where a bouquet gathers breezes from around the globe and is delivered to you.
It carries messages that nurture the joy of waking up early, the spirit of trying new things, and the warmth of sharing happiness with others—lyrics that gently resonate with children.
Featured on the album “Omoide Ippai! Sotsuen Song,” it’s often sung at kindergarten and nursery school entrance ceremonies.
Highly recommended if you want to see children’s faces light up with hope.
[Sign Language Dance] Flowers of Gratitude
![[Sign Language Dance] Flowers of Gratitude](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ge6mteIwIGg/sddefault.jpg)
Presenting the bright and gentle-toned “Arigatou no Hana” with a sign-language dance sounds like it will make for a memorable recital.
To help the children learn the signs, let’s practice repeatedly, part by part along with the lyrics.
Since sign language performed to music can change in tempo and feel, repeated practice is recommended.
When teaching the signs, it’s also a good idea to use photos or show picture books so the children can feel closer to sign language.
Let’s use facial expressions and body movements too, and have the teacher enjoy practicing together with the children.
Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō
This is a bright, energetic song with the theme of the importance of friendship.
Set to the melody of an American folk tune with Japanese lyrics, it’s characterized by a lively rhythm and approachable words.
It spread from the 1970s to the 1980s and has been beloved as part of school education and choir repertoires.
It’s perfect for entrance ceremonies to ease the nerves of new students.
If everyone holds hands, forms a circle, and sings while dancing, smiles are sure to appear naturally.
I think it’s a wonderful song that creates a warm atmosphere to celebrate meeting new friends.