[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 (21–30)
Let’s sing the song ‘I Grew Big’
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Children who start attending daycare at age zero spend six years in that place.
Not only the parents, but the teachers as well have watched over the children as they gradually grew.
The song “I’ve Grown Up” is moving, with lyrics that feel like they capture all the time from enrollment until now, making it a piece that brings parents and teachers to tears.
Since words of gratitude are also woven into the lyrics, it’s perfect as a gift song.
Please use this song to convey the joy and gratitude of having reached the graduation ceremony safely.
Graduation ceremony preparation video
@omiyamichinoko March 15 🌸 This is a preparation video for the graduation ceremony. We’ve been getting everything ready with all our hearts up to this day. Congratulations to all the seniors on your graduation. You’ve grown so much ☺️#Omiya Michinoko Nursery SchoolNursery teacher / Childcare workergraduation ceremony (for kindergarten/preschool)#Graduation from kindergarten#DaycareCongratulationsGraduation Ceremony ArrangementProduction
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This is a video following the teachers as they prepare for the graduation ceremony.
Watching them work so hard—practicing the piano accompaniment, making decorations to brighten the children’s lapels, checking the diplomas and the flow of the event—fills your heart, knowing they’re doing it all to make the children’s send-off truly special.
Surely not only for the graduation, but day in and day out, the children have been supported by the teachers’ dedication and care.
Seeing this side of the teachers, which we don’t usually get to see, is a touching surprise that deepens our gratitude.
Memory movie
When it comes to classic tear-jerkers for a thank-you party, a memory movie is the go-to choice.
Since it involves personal information, you’ll need to confirm photo usage with each parent or guardian, but if everyone gives permission, why not create a wonderful video filled with the moments you’ve shared so far? Those brilliant, fleeting instants of the children—now past—and the stories that show their growth are sure to bring tears to the eyes of parents and teachers alike.
And seeing their own hard work up on the big screen will surely make the children happy, too.
Let’s collect messages and give them as a gift!
A must-see for anyone who wants to send a collection of message cards to a teacher who has helped you! This idea shows you how to bind them without staples.
First, align the edges of the collected message cards, then place a chopstick about 1 cm below the side you’ll bind and secure it firmly with rubber bands.
Next, lightly apply glue to the binding edge and place a tissue on top.
Once it’s dry, remove the chopstick, trim off any excess tissue, and finish by applying cloth tape.
Recreate the anime opening
A great performance that parents and children can create together is recreating an anime opening.
These days, it’s common for both adults and kids to enjoy the same anime.
If it’s something everyone knows, it really lifts the mood and is perfect for large gatherings! Dress up as the characters, make props, and recreate the opening sequence! You can perform it live like a play, or show a pre-recorded video—both are highly recommended!
A gift of song! Full of sparkle
In time with the song, little stars appear—and amazingly, cherry blossoms, ginkgo leaves, and even snowmen come out from inside those stars in the song “Full of Sparkles”! With these seasonal motifs, it will become a wonderful performance that brings back memories everyone shared together.
At the end, paper dolls holding hands and hearts make an appearance, and if you put them up on the wall, they’ll become decorations that feel like your precious memories have taken shape.
A cappella is fine, but if someone is good at piano, ask them to accompany.
You’re sure to have a calm, lovely time.
Team Competition! True or False Game
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It’s a simple competitive game that both kids and adults can enjoy together.
Participants split into two teams, and at the starting signal they take turns placing one O and one X for their team on the grid.
The rules are simple: each person must make exactly one move before switching to the next player, spaces are first-come-first-served, and you can’t overwrite a mark.
When time is up, the team that has lined up more of their marks vertically, horizontally, or diagonally wins! Strategy and speed are the keys to victory.
With kids and adults cheering together, it’s guaranteed to be a blast.
