[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] Thank-You Party Performance Ideas! Fun for Parents and Kids Alike (81–90)
Dance “Jamboree Mickey!”
Disney’s official dance song “Jamboree Mickey!” It’s a fun track that the characters actually dance to at Tokyo Disneyland, and it’s also popular in preschool settings.
The collaboration with Nogizaka46 on “FNS Uta no Natsu Matsuri” became a hot topic.
It’s a lively dance tune that kids love, with simple choreography that young children can imitate.
If you want everyone to get excited at the thank-you party, be sure to select this song and give it a try!
Squeezing/hugging with Sensei
Each child expresses their gratitude to the teacher.
We present “Hug With the Teacher!” In this program, each graduating child gives a few words of thanks and a single flower to their homeroom teacher.
After that, they share a firm hug to say goodbye.
By letting the children convey their feelings to the teacher they love, the meaning of graduation deepens.
Because the gratitude is expressed so directly, it can be a truly moving, tear-jerking moment.
It’s also a wonderful time for parents to watch and feel their children’s growth.
Through the hug, the bond grows even stronger, making for a deeply touching finale.
[Balloon Theater] What’s inside the present is…
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The fluffy, cute balloon theater is so much fun! We’re introducing the idea for “What’s Inside the Present…”.
In the video it’s performed at a birthday event, but it’s also a fantastic idea for a school entrance ceremony! You’ll get to see children’s sparkling, adorable expressions as they wonder what’s inside the present box.
When you open the lid and the balloon starts to inflate bit by bit, the kids are guaranteed to get excited! Take this opportunity to give it a try.
Rock-paper-scissors tournament
A rock-paper-scissors tournament where players choose between rock, scissors, or paper and keep winning until only one person remains has simple rules, so even kindergarteners will love it and the excitement is guaranteed! Preparing a prize for the last person standing makes the tournament even more thrilling.
Let’s liven up the thank-you party with this all-time favorite game!
Quiz for the Teacher
How about having the graduates play a quiz to liven things up? Not just any quiz, but a “Guess the Teacher” quiz where they identify the teachers who took care of them.
The teachers who are the quiz subjects should wear masks so their faces aren’t visible, and also put on capes.
They can show their usual gestures or signature poses, and give hints by briefly revealing the clothes under the cape—like the apron the teacher always wears.
It sounds like an activity that would make wonderful memories for both the children and the teachers.
[Magic] The Mysterious Paper Bag
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Magic that makes communicating with children fun! Here’s a mysterious paper bag idea.
How about putting on a curious and delightful act that makes it look like the teacher has turned into a magician? Put a card with an apple illustration into a paper bag, do a countdown, and then—surprise!—a real apple appears from the bag.
The children will be fascinated by the magic and the teacher’s movements.
You can almost hear them asking, “How did you make the apple appear?”
[Nursery/Kindergarten] Thank-You Party Performance Ideas! Fun for Parents and Kids (91–100)
4 Balloon Art Ideas
Celebrate the kids with an impactful performance! Here are four balloon art ideas.
Balloon art is the craft of creating various shapes and designs using balloons.
After inflating the balloons, twist and tie them to make animals or flowers.
It’s great to interact and communicate with the children during the making process so everyone has fun together.
From simple to complex pieces, it can be enjoyed at various levels, making it a highly recommended idea.