Preschool Grad Ideas

IMO a little moving up party is plenty for little ones. I personally do not
believe in the whole cap and gown thing at that age. In the old days, a cap
and gown was saved for high school graduation and when you put it one it
was a special time. If they start in pre school the cap and gown will have
absolutely no meaning. So I would do a party and maybe create little books of special moments in preschool. Have fun.

Hi,
Over the years we changed from caps and cute little gowns to a much more relaxed approach. We ended up with a presentation of songs, a little party afterward for the children and families and lots of hugs. The difficulty with anything too formal is that one parent (or grandparent) can take it too seriously, bring a large gift, and then the whole event becomes about what that family did. Also, keeping it low-key means all the children can present the songs together, even if some are not "graduating", but rather staying for another year. It really becomes a celebration of the year we had together, which is all the children understand at that age.

Have a wonderful time.

They can each get O. of dad's white shirts, button it up backwards for "gowns" and you can buy really cheap little caps on oriental trading.

You could have them march to the front and take turn answering "What did I like best about Preschool?" sing a few songs, then present their "diplomas".

As they come up the aisle they could each hand a flower to their teacher(s).
Make a program booklet with the dates, teachers names and classmate names and list the songs.

Our preschool didn't have an official graduation, and I'm ok with that. Towards the end of the year, they did a day where parents could come and they would sing some cute songs they had learned, and show us what they did during their day and the teacher would talk to us about what they did that year. Each family brought some food to share and it was great. On her actual last day, I bought her some mini pink roses and a card, then took her where she wanted for lunch (Burger King, cheap date!). For us that was great - it made it special without going over the top. I mean, it is just preschool. I agree with Patty - the cap and gown should be special. Not worn after preschool, kindergarten, fifth grade, 8th grade etc

Also, they are not doing any kind of graduation ceremony for Kindergarten either.

We are going to a end-of-the-year party instead since I have 2 that will still be here next year. I'm going to have the parents come at 5:30 or 6, (I do in-home so this is the normal pick up time) and I'm going to have them say the pledge of allegiance, a short little graduation poem, and then a small gift. The gift will be a class photo in a canvas frame and then let the kids sign each other's frame. I found little free printable preschool diplomas that the 3 graduates will get at the end. I figure cupcakes, juice and they can go home. :)

I agree: save the caps and gowns for high school! I think singing a couple of songs in front of their parents is terrific. If you want, you can have an "art gallery" available around the room as well, showcasing one thing from each child.

THese are still young children. It doesn't have to be long. A few songs and then call each child up to receive a certificate of completion. A hug for each child. A general thank you to the kids, to the and to any staff or volunteers you may have. Be done. If you'd like, have a cake and some juice for after. Another hug all around. Pose for pictures. Enjoy a wonderful day!

Usually the school already has an "itinerary" and graduation ceremony planned and they practice it with the kids and the school/Director gives them their diploma and sometimes a gift for each child.
Then they have a party after.
That is how it was for both my kids at their Preschool Graduation.
And by the time that was finished, they were tired!

Or I'm sorry, is this YOUR Preschool? Or you are attending?