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 We Want to Give to Teachers at the Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony (21–30)
Time capsuleMINMI
If you want to choose a heartwarming, moving song for the climax of a kindergarten graduation ceremony or recital, we recommend this piece written by MINMI.
There’s a story that she created it for her own daughter’s graduation ceremony, and it was released in February 2023.
The lyrics, filled with memories of kindergarten life and words of thanks, are expressed in children’s own voices—have your tissues ready.
It’s also tied up with a graduation movie production service that uses photos, so playing it alongside a video would be wonderful.
Just like its title suggests, the gentle melody is like a “Time Capsule” that carries memories into the future, sure to bring tears to the eyes of parents and teachers.
The sight of six-year-olds singing it with all their hearts will surely become an unforgettable treasure.
On this important milestone day, be sure to sing it together with the children.
A token of my loveSakushi: Kimushō, Moeko t / Sakkyoku: Kimushō
This is “Daisuki no Shirushi,” a song that carries treasures found in kindergarten life on a warm melody.
Its lyrics charmingly remind us that the everyday moments spent with friends and teachers are the memories that matter most.
Styled as a chic, piano-centered ballad, it lets children’s voices resonate with moving impact.
Composed by Kimusho, an active certified kindergarten teacher, the piece spread via YouTube.
As of 2024, it has surpassed 200,000 views and is beloved as a staple song performed at recitals nationwide.
The lyrics describe specific memories, making it perfect for performances or graduation season when the oldest kindergarteners sing with heartfelt emotion.
It’s a wonderful song that will bring back your days at kindergarten when you look back in the future—why not give it a try?
rainbowKeroponzu
Like a seven-colored bridge spanning the sky after the rain, the classic song “Niji” lifts the heart.
Its hope-filled message—that even when things don’t go well, tomorrow will surely be a better day—is truly moving.
This piece is included on the best-of album “Everyday Asobou! Keropons BEST,” released in July 2019.
It’s a song that has been loved for many years, receiving many entries in the 35th Children’s Song Contest as well.
Its gentle, beautiful melody is perfect for older kindergarteners whose hearts and bodies have grown so much.
Try singing it at the climax of a recital or graduation ceremony to express gratitude to parents and teachers.
Let everyone’s voices paint a wonderful rainbow across the venue!
Just, thank you.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
This is the 21st single by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, released in February 2013.
Put out just before the group paused their activities, the song delivers a straightforward message of gratitude to everyone who supported them.
With its lyrical melody and uplifting chorus, it resonates deeply, structured to make you reflect on who helped you get this far.
It was also featured as the theme song for MBS and GAORA’s “85th Senbatsu,” as well as Nippon TV’s “Akamara! Scoop Koshien.” It peaked at No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and garnered strong support, selling over 30,000 copies in its first week.
It’s perfect for singing together as a class when you want to express thanks to a beloved teacher at graduation.
Although the lyrics feel like a conversation with a friend, it’s also wonderful to dedicate it to a teacher who corrected your mistakes time and again and guided you along the way.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.naniwa danshi
A heartfelt mid-tempo number from Naniwa Danshi that straightforwardly sings about gratitude for the important things we tend to overlook in everyday life.
The lyrics carry a message of saying “thank you” to the bonds we share, as the singer accepts their own weakness when alone yet recognizes the presence of someone who stays by their side.
The warm, unforced choice of words gently nestles close to the listener’s heart.
The song was written as the theme for the film Nintama Rantarō the Movie: The Dokutake Ninja Squad’s Strongest Strategist, released in November 2024.
The lyrics are by Goro Matsui and the music by Koji Makaino—an accomplished creative team whose gentle melody and forward-looking strength blend beautifully.
Since they’re the duo behind “Yuuki 100%,” this pairing is especially moving for fans.
It’s a perfect song for expressing gratitude to a beloved teacher at graduation.
Why not let this song carry the “thank you” that’s so hard to put into words to the teacher who has supported you until now?
Always togetherboku to kimi.
This is a graduation song by Boku to Kimi that delivers memories of kindergarten life and hopes for the future on a gentle melody.
It tells, from a child’s perspective, of days spent holding hands with friends, moments of leaning on their teachers, and gratitude toward parents.
Rather than dwelling on the sadness of parting, it carries a positive message that “even if we’re apart, our hearts are connected,” making it a piece that brings not only tears but smiles as well.
Included on the album “Minna de Asobou! Ei Ei Oh!” released in September 2015, it also comes with karaoke tracks and sheet music arranged for children’s vocal ranges.
It’s the perfect song for expressing thanks to teachers at a graduation ceremony.
The sight of children standing in a circle, holding hands as they sing, is sure to become an unforgettable memory.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heartYamazaki Kaoru, Shimpei Shonen Shoujo Gasshoudan
Let me introduce a heartwarming song that is perfect for expressing gratitude to teachers at a kindergarten graduation ceremony.
Sung by Kaoru Yamazaki and the Shimpei Children’s Choir, the piece was written and composed by Hiroshi Yamazaki, a professor in the Early Childhood Education Department at Seisen Jogakuin Junior College.
Released by King Records in October 2021, it is also included on the album “Arigatou Kokoro o Komete ~ Kodomo ni Yasashii, Utaiyasui, Sotsuen to Tomodachi no Uta ~” (“Thank You, From the Heart: Gentle, Easy-to-Sing Songs for Children—Graduation and Friendship”).
The lyrics thoughtfully depict gratitude for those who watched over the children through sunny days and snowy days alike, as well as the days of growing up—crying and laughing together with friends.
Set to a gentle piano accompaniment, the arrangement quietly layers feelings of thanks and new beginnings in a way that leaves a lasting impression.
A longstanding favorite in early childhood settings, this classic is perfect for conveying heartfelt appreciation to teachers at a graduation ceremony.