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[Heartwarming] Surprise ideas that will liven up a kindergarten

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.
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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Of course, being surprised is wonderful, but it’s also a lot of fun to prepare while imagining the joy on someone special’s face.

I think there are opportunities to plan surprises for events and activities at kindergartens and nursery schools as well.

So this time, we’ve gathered some recommended surprise ideas.

From classic gifts like bouquets and letters to presents of songs and dances, magic shows, and musical performances, these ideas are packed with moving, heartwarming touches.

Whether it’s for children, family, or teachers, picture the person you want to convey your feelings to and try planning a memorable surprise!

They’re sure to love it!

[Heartwarming] Surprise ideas that excite a kindergarten (31–40)

Chorus Surprise

At kindergarten, WE ARE THE WORLD♪

Chorus Surprise

Choral singing, where many voices come together as one, is a staple program at ceremonies like graduations and entrance ceremonies.

Many people have probably experienced being moved to tears while listening, or being so overwhelmed with emotion that they couldn’t sing.

Whether it’s children expressing gratitude to their parents and teachers, or teachers to the children and their families, chorus singing is a perfect way to convey heartfelt thanks directly—ideal for adding a truly moving touch to the ceremony.

If it’s a surprise, the entire venue will likely be swept up in an even greater wave of emotion.

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Video recording on the last bento day

Tomobe Kindergarten “The Last Rice Ball Bento Day”

Video recording on the last bento day

Packed with the hope that “they’ll finish every bite and enjoy it,” these homemade lunchboxes were prepared with all your heart.

No matter how hard it was to wake up early, when your children came home and said it was delicious, you probably felt joy and happiness each time, thinking, “What should I pack next?” However, you rarely get to see them actually eating their bento.

If you capture the children gleefully munching their lunches on video and play it as a surprise at the graduation ceremony or thank-you party, it will surely move the parents to tears.

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Vaulting Box Challenge

Ten-Step Jump of Tears: A Storm of Emotion at the Preschoolers’ Determined Efforts

Vaulting Box Challenge

The Vaulting Box Challenge that brings tears to your eyes as children take on boxes far taller than they are! It’s easy to give up when you’re alone, but having parents and teachers by your side gives you the power to face the challenge.

And above all, the biggest force is your friends’ cheers! It might be embarrassing to try in front of everyone, but when a child draws courage from the crowd and succeeds, they grow many times over.

Shall we all watch over those miraculous moments together?

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Handcrafted kindergarten and nursery school

[Nursery Teacher] Plastic Bottle Toy! How to Make an Air Cannon [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Handcrafted kindergarten and nursery school

What kind of reaction would children have if a handmade nursery and kindergarten suddenly appeared next to their usual toys? If they love playing with dolls, they’d probably jump right into assigning teacher and student roles and start playing nursery or kindergarten.

Mini houses and toy kitchens are classic pretend-play items, but a nursery or kindergarten building is quite rare, isn’t it? You can keep costs down by cutting cardboard and attaching pieces with a hot glue gun, so give it a try!

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In conclusion

We introduced a variety of surprise ideas! Each one was so moving it could bring tears to the recipient’s eyes.

Surprises have to be kept secret until the day of, so the preparation can be tough.

But when it makes someone happy, everyone can celebrate together—so give it your best shot!