[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] Collection of Performance Ideas for Thank-You Parties! Fun for Both Parents and Children (11–20)
Telephone game
A game everyone played as a kid: the telephone game.
There are lots of variations, and many people may have played it again as adults.
It’s a simple game of passing along words, but the difficulty changes depending on the length of what you pass.
Single words are easy even for small children, but full sentences get harder.
And the more people there are, the less accurately the message gets passed on—often ending in a bizarre answer at the end.
Those funny results are part of the fun, too.
Rock-Paper-Scissors Train
If you can play rock-paper-scissors, you can enjoy “Rock-Paper-Scissors Train” regardless of age—even small children can join in.
It’s a great game for large groups without worrying much about ages or exact numbers.
It’s perfect for short breaks or when kids seem to be getting bored—get them moving and playing! The rules are simple: wander around to music, and when the music stops, play rock-paper-scissors with someone nearby.
The loser goes behind the winner, places their hands on the winner’s shoulders, and follows them.
Repeat this, and in the end you’ll have a long train! The person at the front is the one who kept winning rock-paper-scissors—in other words, the champion!
Magic Show
When it comes to performances that delight both children and adults, nothing beats a magic show! These days, there are lots of magic videos online that even reveal the secrets.
Try taking on some challenging tricks and amaze your audience! Since this will be a performance for a thank-you party, practice with the assumption that you’ll be performing on stage.
Fruits Basket
Fruit Basket is a classic recreation game that everyone from kids to adults can enjoy.
Even small children can play it, and it’s easy to manage the time, so it works well in short breaks.
Players are divided into groups by fruit name; when their fruit is called, they stand up and move to a different chair.
The child who can’t find a seat stands in the middle and calls the next fruit, and the game continues.
Besides dividing into fruit-name teams, you can also have fun with open-ended prompts—like “people wearing skirts” or “people wearing white socks”—that are easy to recognize by appearance.
Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissors
One great performance idea for a thank-you party that kids will love and parents can enjoy is “Kerakera Janken.” This song, released by Kerakera, is beloved by many for its cute dance and catchy melody.
The choreography blends the kindness and fun expressed in the lyrics with janken, a traditional Japanese hand game, making it easy for children to join in and have fun together.
Teachers and children can enjoy dancing side by side and spend a wonderful time together.
Why not include it in your thank-you party program?
Get hyped! 5 bizarre relay races
When it comes to activities that are easy to set up and get both kids and adults excited, relays are the way to go.
In bingo relays, color-matching relays, hand-holding relays, obstacle relays, and pinnie (bib) relays, it’s not just running speed that matters—being able to read the situation and think on your feet is key.
Because these games incorporate a variety of movements, children won’t get bored and will feel motivated to take on the next challenge.
Everyone gets to be the star, working together and having fun, so be sure to try these relay games at your thank-you party.
[Nursery/Kindergarten] Thank-You Party Performance Ideas! Fun for Parents and Kids (21–30)
Everyone’s Dance “Niji”
Why not perform a dance to “Niji,” a song that’s popular with kids too? Its gentle lyrics are truly charming and warm the heart when you listen.
Graduation is a joyful event, but children may also feel anxious about this new beginning.
At times like that, listening to this song and moving their bodies with energy might blow those worries away.
With simple choreography, everyone can dance together on the spot, so feel free to use the video as a reference and give it a try.