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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We want to give this at the preschool graduation ceremony! A collection of heartfelt “thank you” song ideas for teachers (41–50)
Thank you, goodbye.NEUTRINO
First broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in February 1985, this has become a standard song for graduation season.
Composer Wakako Fukuda is said to have created it with the hope of making “a masterpiece that lasts 100 years.” The lyrics carefully express gratitude to friends who laughed together, the classrooms and desks we ran around, and the teachers who sometimes scolded us.
It’s a gentle, slow-tempo ballad with a melody that naturally conveys emotion even through children’s simple voices.
The cover version by NEUTRINO features the distinctive stability of AI singing synthesis, making it useful for practice as well.
It’s a highly recommended song for conveying “thank you” to teachers at a preschool graduation ceremony.
See youNEUTRINO
This is a staple song for graduation season, written and composed by Hiroshi Machida, who is also a nursery school principal.
The AI singing synthesis software NEUTRINO covers this classic with a crystalline, transparent vocal.
The lyrics are sprinkled with everyday memories from the nursery—like playing tag with friends and the playground scenery changing with the seasons—moving listeners to tears.
The original track was included on the album “Congratulations on Graduation: Nursery Graduation Songs & Music Collection—All the Laughter and Tears, Those Everyday Moments Are Treasures,” released in December 2017, and has been cherished in many childcare settings.
This rendition features beautifully polished harmonies unique to AI, making it ideal as background music for ceremonies.
It’s a warm piece that conveys not only the sadness of parting but also the hope of meeting again.
Bloom, bloom, the flowers of dreamsroketto kureyon
This is the song that brings warm, moving tears at graduation ceremonies where you can feel the children’s growth.
It depicts how each child’s small dream held in their heart will one day bloom into a magnificent flower, conveying the message that every joyful moment and tearful experience in their kindergarten life has shaped who they are today.
Included on the album “Harmony to the World,” released in July 2014, the piece was created by Rocket Crayon, a duo of former nursery teachers.
Gentle yet uplifting, its lyrics liken the children stepping forward into the future to blossoming flowers, resonating deeply with parents as well.
Highly recommended for teachers who want a song for the children to sing at graduation that will fill the entire venue with warm emotion.
Turn tears into a rainbowYamano Satoko
This is a song often sung at many preschools during graduation season.
Sung by Satoko Yamano, its lyrics about turning farewell tears into a rainbow make for a moving ballad.
It carries a warm message that brings not only sadness but also hope for the future.
Included on the album “Aozora SONGS,” released in April 2014, the song is also known for its lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa and composition by Yuko Masuda.
With its beautiful melody, it perfectly suits the clear voices of older kindergarteners.
It’s ideal not only for graduation ceremonies but also as a choral finale for recitals inviting parents.
The sight of children holding back tears as they sing will surely fill the venue with emotion.
Why not have the whole class join their hearts and sing it together?
My Treasureseki tomoyuki
This song, born from real early childhood education settings, leaves a warm message that lingers in the heart.
Written and composed by former nursery school teacher Tomoyuki Seki, it’s woven with words that reflect children just as they are.
Singing about laughing with friends, sometimes getting into quarrels, and how meeting one another itself is a treasure, it’s a piece that can bring adults to tears as well.
Since being included on the album “Congratulations on Graduation—from all the smiles and energy you gave us—,” released in December 2016, it has become a staple of the preschool graduation season.
With the gentle tones of the piano, this work will unite the hearts of children, parents, and teachers alike.
If sung at a graduation ceremony, the whole venue is sure to be filled with emotion.
Be sure to consider including it.
The First StepSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
Graduation from kindergarten is an event that marks the beginning of a completely different life starting the very next day.
Entering elementary school changes everything, so some children may feel anxious.
This is a warm-hearted graduation song that you’ll want to give to such children.
With lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa, it was released in 1987.
It begins with a scene of morning arriving along with birdsong, and gently depicts children stepping forward into a new day.
Even for adults, finding the courage to take that first step can be difficult, right? At times like that, this song might just blow away the fog in your heart.
It’s also included on the album “Dai 1-shū Sekai-jū no Kodomo-tachi ga,” credited to Tora ya Bōshi-ten and Toshihiko Shinzawa, and has long been loved in childcare settings across Japan.
It’s a perfect song not only for graduation ceremonies, but also for entrance ceremonies, farewell gatherings, and any moment that marks a fresh start.
Even when (you/it) grow(s) upYamano Satoko
If you’re looking for a song to perform at a year-end recital for children about to graduate from kindergarten, how about this heartwarming message song? Its lyrics—recalling the many times kids argued with friends, made up, and how those everyday moments are proof of their growth—are sure to bring listeners to tears.
Sung by Satoko Yamano and Kazuho Hatsumi, the piece was included on the album “Graduation Best Songs,” released in October 2010, and has been passed down and sung at many preschools and kindergartens.
One of its charms is the call-and-response structure between the children’s parts and the parts sung by teachers or parents.
It’s filled with warmth—there’s even an anecdote that the songwriter was moved to tears during the recording.
Why not showcase it at the graduation ceremony or thank-you party, along with the children’s growth?