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
Until the world becomes oneNEUTRINO
A heartwarming cover song by NEUTRINO, a developer of singing voice synthesis technology.
Centered on themes of peace, friendship, and the importance of supporting one another, it expresses the hope of joining hands and moving toward the future, carried by a gentle melody.
The original song was included on the single “Yūki 100% / Sekai ga Hitotsu ni Naru Made,” released in May 2002, and has long been beloved as the ending theme of the anime Nintama Rantarō.
It’s a classic cherished across generations, even featured in school textbooks.
The AI’s precise and clear vocals also serve as an excellent guide for children learning the melody.
Why not consider adopting it as a choral piece to express gratitude to parents at a preschool graduation ceremony, a special song for teachers and children to sing together?
Soon to be a fine first gradericchī・naru
This work is a cover by a popular duo of a classic song written and composed by Toshihiko Shinzawa that portrays rambunctious children just as they are.
While looking back on preschool days—like playing pranks that flustered the teacher or getting into squabbles with friends—it expresses a proud determination to take the next step.
It was included on the February 2023 album “Bonbon Academy: Best Graduation and School Entrance Songs.” The vocals are by Icchi & Naru, who are active with anime theme songs and choreography and have surpassed 2 billion total views on YouTube, making it easy to enjoy the dance moves with children while watching the video.
It’s perfect for classes that want to avoid an overly somber mood and greet graduation with smiles, or for brightening up the opening of the ceremony.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke
This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.
The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.
In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.
Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.
Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.
As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.