[Nursery/Kindergarten] Ideas for Performances at Thank-You Parties! Fun for Both Parents and Children
Are you wondering what kind of performances to put on for a preschool or kindergarten appreciation party? You want to express gratitude to the teachers who have cared for everyone and give the children fun memories to hold onto—but finding ideas that fit the prep time, number of people, and the venue’s atmosphere can be surprisingly tough.
In this guide, we’ve gathered ideas to brighten your appreciation party, from performances parents and teachers can present, to games everyone can enjoy with the children, and moving touches that tug at the heart.
You’re sure to find tips for creating a wonderful time filled with smiles and emotion.
Use these ideas as inspiration to create an appreciation party that stays in everyone’s hearts!
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[Nursery/Kindergarten] Ideas for Performances at Thank-You Parties! Fun for Both Parents and Kids (61–70)
line dance
As a performance, the popular dance “line dance.” While syncing the timing can be a bit tricky and requires practice, it’s a visually appealing dance even without difficult moves, so anyone can enjoy taking it on as a casual entertainment.
Dancing in kids’ costumes would likely be a hit, too!
balloon art
How about balloon art, where you use balloons to make animals, flowers, and more? Its festive appearance makes it perfect as a performance.
To avoid popping them, don’t overinflate the balloons.
Start by practicing with relatively simple shapes like a dog or a sword.
body percussion
“Body percussion” is a performance where you use your own body as an instrument to make sounds.
How you use your body—clapping your hands, stomping your feet, and so on—is entirely up to you! Some kids may have even performed it at recitals.
When everyone does the same movements, the sound becomes louder and more powerful.
But there’s no rule that says you must do it a certain way, so it’s also great to play a popular song and make sounds however you like.
If you keep just the chorus unified with simple movements, it creates a sense of togetherness and makes it more enjoyable for the audience too.
Acrobat show
If you’re confident in your physical abilities, we recommend an acrobatics show! Wow the crowd with big moves like backflips.
It could also pair well with high-energy styles like breakdancing.
Just be sure to take proper safety precautions and get the venue buzzing!
Release balloon
Let’s release balloons into the vast sky! Introducing release balloons.
As the name suggests, it’s a performance where balloons are set free into the sky.
By adding a special touch you wouldn’t usually do on graduation day, it will become an unforgettable memory.
Have the children write their dreams and hopes on the balloons beforehand, and releasing those wish-filled balloons at the thank-you party will make the moment even more moving.
Release balloons also symbolize freedom, new beginnings, and celebrating the children’s growth.
It will be a cherished memory not only for the children, but also for parents and teachers.
An ensemble with kitchen utensils: ‘The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers’
Liven things up with everyday items! We present a kitchenware ensemble performance of “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” The items used include pots, frying pans, bowls, plastic containers, Chinese soup spoons, and other kitchen utensils.
By treating everyday tools as instruments and delivering a rhythmic performance, you’ll bring smiles to teachers and children alike.
This idea is approachable because participants can enjoy making music with familiar items, allowing everyone to get excited together.
As a fun performance filled with gratitude, it’s sure to become a memorable highlight of the thank-you party.
Impersonation Quiz
If there are guardians, teachers, or children who are good at doing impressions, why not have fun with a “voice imitation quiz”? Mimic a character from a popular anime and say, “Whose voice is this?” and have everyone guess! If you’re confident in your impressions, try using just the voice; if you’re a bit less confident, it’s fine to use a famous line from the character.
There are plenty of videos of people doing impressions of various characters and public figures on free video-sharing sites, so feel free to use those as references.