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!
- Songs we want to sing at the graduation ceremony! A special feature on moving, heart-touching preschool graduation songs
- I Want to Sing at the Kindergarten Seniors’ Recital! A Collection of Moving Song Ideas That 6-Year-Olds Can Sing with All Their Heart
- Thank you, Teacher: A Song of Gratitude for Teachers and Mentors — An Emotional Farewell Song for the Journey Ahead
- I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart
- [Nursery/Kindergarten] Ideas for Performances at Thank-You Parties! Fun for Both Parents and Children
- Nursery/Kindergarten: A Collection of Performance Ideas for Thank-You Parties — Heartfelt Presentations That Touch Teachers
- [Graduation Ceremony] Tear-Jerking! A Collection of Farewell Words and Message Ideas
- Heartwarming surprise ideas that will excite kids at daycare and kindergarten
- A floral wall to brighten up the kindergarten graduation ceremony! A collection of fun-to-make ideas
- [Gratitude, Encouragement, Memories] Tear-Jerking Graduation Songs You Can’t Listen to Without Crying [2026]
- Graduation Ceremony: A Collection of Surprise Ideas That Will Move Both Adults and Children
- Handmade Messages for Teachers at Graduation: A Collection of Ideas to Express Your Gratitude
- [Graduation Party] A Collection of Surprise Ideas That Will Touch the Hearts of Teachers and Children
We want to give this at the preschool graduation ceremony! A collection of heartfelt “thank you” song ideas for teachers (41–50)
Our Songhinata onee-san
This is a warm song that reflects on children’s unmistakable growth as the seasons change.
The lyrics, proudly singing about their past and future, will give confidence to children standing at the major milestone of graduation from preschool.
Written by Toshihiko Shinzawa and composed by Hirotaka Nakagawa, this masterpiece is covered by Hinata Onee-san, also known as a former singing host from Shimajiro.
The choreography video released in March 2021, with its bright, expansive vocals and careful demonstration, has become popular in many early childhood settings.
Because the choreography expresses the meaning of the lyrics through movement, it’s perfect not only for graduation ceremonies but also for daily childcare, where teachers and children can sing while moving together.
Nice friendKeroponzu
Time spent with friends is a treasure that can’t be replaced.
This collaboration between Keropons—hugely popular among children—and Tomohiko Fujimoto is a warm number that directly expresses the joy of meeting and the happiness of laughing together.
It carries a positive, gentle message that makes you truly think, “Friends are wonderful.” Released in July 2012 on the album ‘Chokotto Asobi Daisakusen!,’ the song has long been loved by many teachers and children, even being featured as a Hall of Fame song on the childcare information site Hoick.
During graduation season, singing it while looking at your dear friends’ faces will fill your heart with joyful memories of your time at the preschool.
It’s also a perfect choice to bring everyone together at a farewell party.
Our PowerKeroponzu
When we think of graduation ceremonies at kindergartens, we tend to picture tearful farewells, but “Our Power” by Keropons is a perfect classic for ceremonies you want to end with hopeful smiles.
Its lyrics, filled with gratitude to those who have supported us and with a firm resolve to stride into the future, overlap with the children’s growth and are truly moving.
Released as a single in July 2010 and included in publications such as “The Keropons,” the song has been sung for many years at numerous preschools.
It’s ideal for moments when you want to recall time spent with friends and convey a lively, positive spirit rather than the sadness of parting.
Let this bright, upbeat melody warmly encourage the children as they confidently take flight to their next stage!
The Color of Thank YouSakushi Sakkyoku: Baku-san
“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.
Treasure in the Heartsakushi sakkyoku : yoshizawa takayuki
This work gently embraces the emotion of the day a child is born and the joy of their growth up to now.
The lyrics, which speak of cherishing the warmth of holding a tiny hand and tucking the days spent together into a special place in the heart, are especially memorable.
Written and composed by Takayuki Yoshizawa, an active childcare worker who also serves as a nursery school director, it was released in October 2010.
While it’s known as a song for parents to sing to their children, it’s also perfect for older kindergarteners to sing in gratitude to the families they love.
Sung with sincerity at a graduation ceremony or recital, it’s sure to fill the venue with warm tears and deep emotion.
As the children take their first steps toward the future, why not sing it together with them?
Friend’s FlowerFukuda Sho
This is a graduation song written and composed by Sho Fukuda, a former nursery teacher and children’s song writer.
It carries a warm message: the days spent with friends become buds in our hearts and eventually bloom into flowers.
Instead of saying “goodbye,” it makes a positive promise to remain friends, sure to bring tears to teachers and parents alike.
Released in February 2020, it was later included on the album “Tomodachi no Hana” (Friends’ Flower).
Sho Fukuda is active in a wide range of work, including providing music for NHK Educational TV.
Centered on the piano, this gentle ballad has a simple structure that makes it easy for children to sing along.
It’s a perfect song for choral performances at graduation ceremonies or for expressing gratitude at thank-you gatherings.
Everyone is friendssakushi sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka
Even after graduating from kindergarten and going your separate ways, this work conveys a powerful sense of a bond that says, “We’ll be friends forever.” Singer-songwriter Hirotaka Nakagawa wrote the lyrics and composed the music.
Originally aired on the children’s TV program “Hirake! Ponkikki,” it has been beloved at many preschools along with the picture book of the same name, published in January 1998.
As it looks back on memories of days spent together at preschool, the song carries a warm message: let’s stay friends even when we grow up.
It’s a perfect piece to sing at senior class recitals or graduation ceremonies.
Seeing the children sing with all their hearts is sure to move parents and teachers alike.
Be sure to sing it on that important milestone day.