[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 Both Parents and Kids (41–50)
The final present in the room of memories
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At the appreciation party where you express your gratitude for everything up to now, let’s give a surprise gift at the end.
Prepare heartfelt presents such as a video featuring footage from events like class visits and sports days, a bouquet of flowers, or handmade items.
Screening the video on the spot is recommended, as everyone can share the moment together.
It’s also lovely to give out the commemorative photo taken at the end as a gift.
The presents received in the room filled with memories of your time together will become precious treasures—not just as objects, but as moments themselves.
[Nursery/Kindergarten] Thank-You Party Performance Ideas! Fun for Parents and Kids Alike (51–60)
Whose is it? A quiz about the teacher’s belongings
https://www.tiktok.com/@omiyamichinoko/video/7198305017906941186Try a humorous game that puts your powers of observation to the test! In the video, the teachers are holding a “What’s this item?” quiz among themselves.
For the thank-you party, it would be great to show photos of the children’s belongings and clothing as questions for the teachers, and photos of the teachers’ belongings as questions for the children.
It’s a heartwarming game that proves both the kids and the teachers really pay attention to each other! It could also be fun to photograph parents’ belongings and quiz both the children and the teachers.
Definitely give it a try!
Banana Sand’s Head-and-Tail Game
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Let’s host a fun thank-you party featuring games that everyone—from kids to adults—can enjoy! On the variety show “Banana Sand,” the “Head and Tail Game” has players answer words within a time limit using a specified first letter and last letter.
The number of letters in each word is converted into points, and the person with the most points wins.
It’s guaranteed to get exciting, whether you play in teams or individually with different variations! Writing the specified letters on small whiteboards or sketchbooks makes it easier for everyone to see.
Shadow Play: The Flower of Thanks
Let’s share lots of “thank-yous”! This idea lets you express your feelings along with a memorable song while creating a beautiful contrast of light and shadow.
If the venue for the appreciation party can provide a screen and lights, children and parents can work together to perform a shadow play! Make time to plan the structure and movements and to practice, so you can create memories that last a lifetime.
Performing to the song “Arigatou no Hana” is wonderful, of course, but you can also use the songs sung at the graduation ceremony or any other meaningful tunes.
The musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Children’s literature classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is surely a book many people have read at least once.
It’s a popular work that’s been adapted for the stage many times and has long been loved in Japan as well.
So how about trying a musical version of The Wizard of Oz as a performance for your thank-you party? To make it work as a production, everyone will need to combine their strengths, and I’m sure it will become an unforgettable memory.
If it’s a success, it can also boost your confidence for the next step—elementary school—so please consider giving it a try.
Let’s sing in sign language: ‘A Love Letter of Thanks’
Let’s learn the meaning together too! Here’s an idea to express gratitude using sign language.
Some preschools may have children sing songs they’ve practiced regularly at the graduation ceremony.
For the thank-you party, how about secretly preparing one more song with sign language to surprise the teachers? By sharing a video, children and parents can practice at home without having to gather.
It’s also a wonderful point that, through songs, kids can become interested in sign language and learn the meanings—turning it into a learning opportunity.
Be sure to give it a try on this occasion!
puppet show
It’s a play that uses hand puppets.
They look cute, so it’s recommended for appreciation events at nursery schools and kindergartens! It might be good to base the story on an easy-to-understand folktale.
If you have time, making the puppets by hand or coming up with an original story could make the play even more wonderful!