[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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Bingo Tournament
When it comes to crowd-pleasing staples for gatherings like thank-you parties, you can’t go wrong with a bingo tournament.
If you prepare some eye-catching prizes, participants are sure to get excited! You can buy dedicated bingo equipment online, so that might be a good option.
If you have a smartphone, there are also bingo apps—be sure to check them out.
Chorus “The Flower of Thanks”
How about expressing your gratitude to teachers and those who have helped you through a song? With that in mind, I’d like to introduce “Arigatou no Hana” (“The Flower of Thanks”).
This song was performed on NHK’s children’s program Okaasan to Issho.
Its lyrics convey gratitude to those who’ve supported us, and share the message that by expressing thanks, everyone can become happier.
If you perform this song as a chorus, not only will your feelings of appreciation be conveyed, but the atmosphere will likely be filled with warmth as well.
Dance “Sazae-san”
Would you like to dance to the ending theme of the national TV anime Sazae-san? You might wonder, “Will it be exciting?” but if everyone dancing wears Sazae-san masks or cosplays as members of the Sazae family, it really gets lively!
[Nursery/Kindergarten] Collection of Performance Ideas for Thank-You Parties! Fun for Both Parents and Children (11–20)
Dance “Friend Like Me”
Aladdin, a popular Disney film.
In Aladdin, the Genie joyfully sings “Friend Like Me.” In the live-action version, Will Smith, who plays the Genie, sings it in high spirits.
How about performing a dance to “Friend Like Me”? Combining dance with marching could be fun, and you might also liven things up with percussion or a melodica in addition to marching!
flash mob
A flash mob where people suddenly start dancing when the music starts playing.
If the parents, who had been enjoying the thank-you party as usual, suddenly began to dance, the children and teachers would be stunned! How about planning it in secret? Playing a trendy song might make it even more exciting!
Bouquet presentation
Presenting bouquets as a tangible expression of gratitude creates a memorable moment at preschool and kindergarten thank-you parties.
Gifts from the children to each teacher, filled with heartfelt appreciation, bring warmth to everyone present, including parents.
It’s a good idea to find creative ways to share thanks among many teachers—for example, having each child hand over a single flower.
Choosing flower colors based on the teachers’ preferences is also recommended.
When presenting the bouquets, add a sincere message to create a lasting memory of the event.
Dance ‘Tsubame’
Here are some crowd-pleasing ideas for entertainment that kids can enjoy and take part in at nursery and kindergarten thank-you parties and recitals.
Let’s all dance together to “Tsubame,” a 2021 track by YOASOBI.
“Tsubame” was also selected as an on-air song for NHK’s Minna no Uta.
Being featured on a children’s program made it a widely loved number among young kids.
In addition, a children’s dance unit called Midories was formed to perform the Tsubame Dance choreographed by MIKIKO.
There’s also a dance tutorial video available, so practice and give it a try!
