Songs of Thanks That Touch the Heart: Ideas to Give to Teachers at the Preschool Graduation Ceremony

Flower of ThanksYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi

Thank-You Flower Okaasan to Issho With Lyrics Foamy Cappuccino

This is a song of gratitude sung by Daisuke Yokoyama and Takumi Mitani, aired in October 2009 as the Monthly Song on NHK E-Tele’s “Okaasan to Issho.” The lyrics and music were written by Osamu Sakata, known as the 7th “Uta no Onii-san.” The lyrics depict the word “thank you” being passed from person to person and spreading like flowers, warming the heart just by listening.

The song has been included in elementary school music textbooks and is beloved as a standard piece for expressing thanks to teachers at graduation ceremonies and thank-you events.

With its gentle melody and bright tone, it’s perfect for children’s lively voices.

When you want to convey “thank you” to the teachers who spent every day with you, be sure to sing this song.

HarukaYOASOBI

[Haruka/YOASOBI] Graduation Ceremony Inokuchi Myojin Nursery School Koto Tsumi

This heartwarming medium-tempo number by YOASOBI is based on a novel that portrays a girl’s growth from the perspective of a mug.

Like a presence that has watched over her from the day they met until the moment they part, it gently weaves words of gratitude as if speaking directly to her.

Released in December 2020 and included on the EP “THE BOOK,” the song was also used as the image song for the Art Aquarium exhibition and in a Takara Tomy commercial.

The calm piano melody and ikura’s crystal-clear vocals remind us of the preciousness of ordinary moments.

It’s a perfect song for delivering thanks to teachers at a kindergarten graduation ceremony.

As you look back on the days you spent together, let the children’s voices carry your words of gratitude.

It will surely become an unforgettable and wonderful time for both the teachers and the children.

The feeling of gratitudeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Hosoda Maiko

Children’s Song “The Feeling of Thank You” <Graduation Song>

“Arigatou no Kimochi” (Feelings of Thanks) is a song that lets children sincerely express their gratitude to the guardians and teachers who have watched over them every day.

The lyrics are by Toshihiko Shinzawa, well-known for many children’s songs, and the music is composed by Maiko Hosoda.

Memories from their time at the preschool and warm feelings of “thank you” for those who supported them are sung to a gentle, quiet melody.

The song was released on the YouTube channel “Maiko no Uta” in January 2020, and the sheet music was published in the March 2020 issue of “Hoiku to Curriculum.” With its frequent lyrical repetition and calm tone, it’s perfect for events like graduation ceremonies where children’s voices can truly shine.

Sung from the heart, it’s sure to fill the entire venue with warm emotion.

A precious treasureSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko

A classic song sung at daycare: “Precious Treasure” [Graduation/Commencement/Touching Song]

A graduation song written and composed by Toshihiko Shinzawa that speaks to children about treasuring the invisible “gems” they found during their days at the kindergarten: the friends they met, the songs they sang in unison, and the times they laughed together.

Included on an album of the same name released in August 2003, it has been sung at kindergartens and nursery schools across Japan ever since.

The lyrics feature many repeated phrases, making them easy for children to remember.

Choreography is also introduced so it can be performed together with sign language, allowing children to express their feelings with their whole bodies—another appealing point.

It’s the perfect song to sing at graduation ceremonies or farewell gatherings to express gratitude to teachers.

Seeing children sing while reflecting on their memories in their own words will surely touch the teachers’ hearts deeply.

Try incorporating sign language to create an even more heartfelt performance.

The Color of Thank YouSakushi Sakkyoku: Baku-san

[Graduation Song] [Recital Song] The Color of Thank You [Sheet Music & CD Available] A moving, tear-jerking piece perfect for graduation ceremonies, school plays, end-of-term presentations, farewell parties, and thank-you gatherings. Ideal for nursery schools, kindergartens, certified childcare centers, and elementary schools. Piano entrance and exit music.

“Arigatou no Iro” (The Colors of Thank You) is written and composed by Baku, an active nursery school teacher and creator of craft-play activities.

It’s a heartwarming song that expresses gratitude for memories, friends, teachers, and parents by comparing them to “colors.” The children’s sincere feelings of thanks gently resonate with listeners.

In addition to being available on Baku’s YouTube channel, the song is included on the CD “Arigatou no Tabidachi: Graduation Songs & Songs as Gifts.” The official shop also offers sheet music in a four-page A4 format, considerate of on-site performances.

With its relaxed tempo and focus on clear lyrics, it is well-suited for senior kindergarteners’ graduation ceremonies and recitals.

When everyone unites their hearts and sings together, the entire venue is sure to be filled with warm emotion.

Baton of the HeartSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko

A classic song sung at daycare: “The Baton of the Heart” [Graduation/Commencement/Moving-to-tears Song]

How can we convey feelings that can’t be seen…? Giving voice to that thought through the word “baton,” this is a choral piece for graduations, with lyrics and music by Toshihiko Shinzawa.

It begins with the wish that if our hearts had shape or color, we could hand them over right away, and goes on to depict bonds that, though invisible, are surely connected.

The song was included on the album “Sakura♪ SONGS 2 ~Kimi to Boku no La La La~,” released in November 2016, and was selected for the Hall of Fame on the childcare portal “Hoick.” The two-part chorus version is also included in choral anthologies for farewell and graduation ceremonies.

It’s perfect for moments when teachers and children—or children with one another—want to reaffirm their heartfelt connections.

Highly recommended for classes that want to express gratitude to their teachers at preschool graduation, or as a send-off song from current students to graduating ones.

See you again.Keroponzu

See you again.

This song carries a warm message of looking back on the many days spent playing with friends and promising to meet again.

Since it was included on the album “Minna no Sotsuen Song,” released in January 2010, it has continued to be loved at many preschools as a staple of the graduation season.

The bright and gentle melody, so characteristic of Keropons, turns the sadness of parting into hope for the future.

The lyrics, which make you feel that not only the fun times but even the quarrels are precious treasures, will gently encourage the children.

It’s a song we hope they’ll sing with smiles at graduation ceremonies and farewell gatherings, reminiscing about the time spent with parents and teachers.

The children’s voices will surely become the best memories.