Time flies so fast, and in a blink of an eye, another semester is about to pass. Soon, we have to send away a group of children from the first class. I feel an indescribable feeling in my heart, including reluctance and melancholy. The following is the graduation ceremony planning plan for the first class that I have carefully collected and compiled. I hope it will be helpful to you. , if you like it, you can share it with your friends!

Top class graduation ceremony planning plan 1

1. Early preparations

1. Send invitation letters to parents. (Remind parents to design masquerade clothes, masks, etc. for their children)

2. Teachers decorate the hall.

3. Canteen staff prepare buffet food, etc.

4. End of the event: Arrange personnel to clean the venue.

2. Purpose

1. To experience the feeling of farewell when leaving school after graduation, and to develop a yearning for primary school life.

2. Experience the fun of participating in activities with teachers, peers, and parents, and enhance the interaction between teachers, students, peers, and home.

Time:

Location: Kindergarten Hall

Personnel: Kindergarten leaders, some teachers, all children in the large class group, parents (representatives)

3. Process

1. Host appearance

2. Message from the principal

3. Speech by parent representative

4. Big speech Message from the class teacher

5. Children in the upper class reported on their performances

6. Start the dinner party

7. Masquerade party

8. Organizing work< /p>

4. Moderator’s speech

Beginning part

(Male) A: Dear children,

(Female) B: Dear Teachers, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts,

Together: Hello!

Teacher: The farewell bell is about to ring, and I deeply feel the love with you The sadness of separation. As a teacher, I am both happy and unspeakably reluctant in my heart. I am happy that you are about to become a primary school student, but I am also reluctant to say goodbye because you are about to leave us.

A: At this moment, we are very excited. Let us cherish this special day and keep the beautiful moments in our hearts forever.

B: Please listen to the poem "Graduation Poem" recited by the children of Class 1.

A: Kindergarten has given us a lot, which we will remember forever.

B: We are very grateful to the teachers who nurtured our growth, and we are reluctant to leave our principal and teacher. Children, let us once again feel the principal’s loving smile, listen to the principal’s teachings and his ardent hopes for us!

(Message from the principal)

A : Kindergarten is a garden, a piece of fertile soil, and the principal and teachers are hard-working gardeners. Now, the happy, healthy and thriving little Miao Miao is about to leave this land. Parents’ hearts are also filled with infinite gratitude and respect.

B: First of all, I would like to invite ___’s dad from class 1, let us listen to his speech together.

A: Next, I will invite the ___ dad from Class 2, what will he say to our children?

(Parents speak)

< p> A: Children, do you still remember the scene when you first entered the kindergarten?

B: Throwing toys all over the floor, having a little temper, crying when encountering difficulties!

A : Three years later, when the crying little one has grown up,

B: It is the teacher who teaches us little by little like a mother, cares about our growth, and allows us to learn more before leaving the kindergarten. Listen to what the teacher says one at a time.

(Message from the teacher of the senior class)

Teacher: Now our children in the senior class (2) also have a lot of things to say to everyone! Let us listen to the senior class (2) ) class children's "Graduation Speech"!

2. Report Performance

A: For today's graduation ceremony, our children have prepared many wonderful programs. Look, over there Here comes a group of arrogant soldiers! Please enjoy "Learning to Be a People's Liberation Army" performed by the first grade children.

B: The soldier just now was so impressive! Our girls are not to be outdone. Please listen to "Little Fish's Dream" sung by a group of sophomore girls.

A: There is a place that we have heard of but have never been to.

B: Now please enjoy the dance "Nanniwan".

A: Mom and Dad, am I your baby? I really want to "Everyone calls me a good child". Please enjoy the song "Everyone Calls Me a Good Child" sung by the freshman class.

B: There is a pair of amazing sisters in our class, Zhao Yunqi and Zhao Yunruiqi. The program they presented today was the dance "Golden Mountain in Beijing".

A: Mom, your eyes are full of kindness, teacher, your eyes are full of care. I love my mother and I love my teacher. Please listen to the song "Mother's Eyes" sung by the first grade children.

Top Class Graduation Ceremony Planning Plan 2

One: Children’s Speech:

Male: Dear Teacher

Female: Dear Child!

He: Hello everyone!

Male: Today is a happy day, because soon, we will say goodbye to kindergarten

and become a glorious of primary school students.

Female: Today is a memorable day, because immediately, we will say goodbye to teachers and children

The excitement of being a primary school student

Female: There is a yearning for a new life in our hearts

Male: There is a nostalgia for kindergarten in our hearts

Female: Our I have deep friendship with teachers and classmates in my heart

Male: Let’s express it with our singing

Female: Let’s show it with our dancing

Male: Let the kindergarten echo forever

Female: Our sweet singing voice

Male: Let the kindergarten stay forever

Female: Our beautiful dance

He: Let us cherish this special day, bring the blessings of teachers, and the wishes of parents

To move towards a better starting point, the graduation ceremony of __Kindergarten__ begins now.

2: The principal delivers a speech to the graduates

Teacher: Children, you are about to graduate. Your parents are happy for you, and the teachers in the kindergarten are happy for you and have always cared about you. The director is even more happy for you. Today, our director has something to say to you. Welcome with applause!...

Thank you for the blessings from the director. Let us express our gratitude with warm applause

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Three: The teacher representative spoke:

Teacher: Children, who take care of your daily life, life and study in the kindergarten? Yes, it is those who have always loved and cared about you. You guys can't bear to leave your teacher. Today our teacher _ also wants to give you a few words and welcome you with applause. ...

Four: Parent representatives speak:

Teacher: Mom and Dad are your first teachers. On this fruitful day, I believe that Mom and Dad also have many things to say to you. explain. Now let’s invite parents to speak on behalf of the mothers of children in preschool class ___! Let us express our welcome with warm applause...

Five: Preschool children recite graduation poems

Teacher: Four Your growth over the years is inseparable from the hard teaching of the teacher. When leaving, the children have many things to say to the teacher. The thanks are turned into beautiful poems. Now please enjoy the poetry recitation: "Graduation Poem", everyone stand up!

Six: Song: "Teacher, Goodbye"

Teacher: Today I want to release a group of hopes. My children will enter the school hall and graduate soon. I want to "I wish the children will grow up quickly!" "I wish the children not to grow too fat! Don't become short-sighted!" "I wish everyone good health and a wonderful day!" Please enjoy the last program "Teacher, Goodbye"

Seven: Presenting the Graduation Album (Background Music: Graduation Song)

Teacher: The graduation ceremony means the end of kindergarten life and the beginning of primary school life. In the future, no matter where you go, when you see the graduation brochure, you will definitely think of the kindergarten, dear teachers and friends. Now please ask the kindergarten leaders to issue the graduation brochure to our children.

Eight: End of the Ceremony (Background Music: Grateful Heart)

Teacher: Beautiful melody and beautiful songs, singing the children’s heartfelt feelings and singing out the joy of the children

The feeling of separation between friends and teachers. Children, now bow to the teachers, aunts, and leaders who have taught you, led you, and cared about you to express your deep gratitude to them.

Goodbye, dear children, the teacher will love you from the bottom of his heart and will always care about you! I wish you health and happiness in the days to come!

Graduation of the first class Ceremony planning plan 3

1. Activity theme: Happy time in kindergarten

2. Activity goals:

1. Let the children experience the relationship with them when they graduate and leave kindergarten. The farewell feelings of teachers and peers, through program review, leave wonderful memories for children and parents.

2. Let children learn to be grateful and express their emotions through performances.

3. Exercise children’s courage and self-confidence through performances.

3. Activity content: Talent show for graduating class children

4. Activity time: June 28

5. Activity location:

< p> 6. Activity participants: teachers and students of all kindergartens, graduating class and middle school parents (parents, grandparents, relatives and friends)

7. Activity preparation:

(1) Material Preparation:

1. Make event backboard and invitation letter.

2. Make a banner: "Happy Time in Kindergarten" for the graduation ceremony of the first class, and hang it in a more obvious place such as the entrance of the kindergarten.

3. Make a video of the graduating class "Kindergarten Life Highlights". The graduating class teachers provide materials (a collection of photos from the first three years of kindergarten to the first class). You can also record children's graduation speeches and computer-generated video clips. .

4. Prepare souvenirs for graduating children

5. Teachers and children should wear kindergarten uniforms

6. Prepare audio equipment, cameras, cameras, etc.

(2) Program preparation opening music "Flying Dreams" 1. Hongmao class children recited "Graduation Speech" 2. Blue Rabbit class double act melodrama performance "Ouch, I have a stomachache" 3. Strawberry class dance "Hand in Hand" 4. Watermelon Class Cantata "Quiet Night Poems" 5. Interactive Games for Parents 6. Guoguo Class Percussion "Matador" 7. Congcong Class (Percussion "Great China" 8. Qifang Dance "Future and Hope" "Graduation Poetry Recital" 9. Teacher's poetry recitation "The Forever Nest Builder" (all graduating class teachers) 10. Gymnastics team "Matador" 11. Teacher awards souvenirs to children 12. Ending music "Grateful Heart" 8. Personnel division of labor: 1. Chief planner and consultant: principal 2. General person in charge of activities: business principal 3. Moderator: two children (male and female), one teacher 4. Stage layout: large class teacher 5. Videography : External professionals or teachers in the park 6. Costumes and props: Primary and secondary school teachers assist in production

9. Venue layout: Logistics staff 10. Lighting and sound: One teacher in the park or a skilled operator 11 . Assistance in changing clothes: nursery teacher of primary and secondary school 12. Personnel on duty at the venue: representative of parent committee of primary and secondary school and logistics staff 14. Safety plan: safety logistics director and administrative staff 9. Detailed process of the event: Brief 10. After the event 1 , collect videos and photos, and compile written reports and archive them; 2. Hold a summary meeting to summarize the results and make suggestions for the next activity; 3. The middle class group holds a teacher meeting to discuss how to stabilize middle class parents and children, Formulate a survival strategy. The purpose of the "Goodbye, Kindergarten" graduation ceremony activities: 1. Express the emotions of saying goodbye to teachers and peers. 2. Enjoy the fun of group performances and feel the joyful atmosphere of the party. 3. Appreciate the performances of peers and enhance friendship. The interactive relationship of friends. Activity time: 6:30-8:00 pm on June 30, __. Activity location: Kindergarten playground. Activity personnel: All children in the top class, parents and teachers in the kindergarten. Activity preparation: Piggy bank, fluorescent sticks, children Activity flow of the manual: 1. Host’s speech (Teacher: __) (Children: ______)

Childhood is an innocent time when “happiness comes a lot and sorrow goes quickly”. It is also the time when many people grow up. After that, I looked back with nostalgia for Xunmeng Garden.

After three years of studying and living in kindergarten, our senior class children are about to say goodbye to their teachers and peers and enter the next stage of primary school life.

< p> Graduation is about to begin, and I would like to say, "I wish you all have sweet dreams every night!", "I wish you all grow up quickly!", "I wish the children not to grow too fat!", "I hope you don't become myopic!" ", "I wish you all good health and a wonderful day!"

Children's innocent words may seem ordinary, but they tell us some of their expectations for the future. Yes, life is what it should be. There are blessings made up of small wishes.

I hope that our children can always maintain such an eager heart and exciting pace every time they climb a stage in life, so that they can have eternal happiness in their hearts. Happiness, to survey the amazing human scenery.

2. Performance: Dance - Romantic Cherry Blossoms (Performer: Children from the freshman class)

So, please enjoy now: brought to you by the children from the freshman class The first scenery is "Dance - Romantic Cherry Blossoms". Everyone is welcome!

3. Message from parents: ___ mom of the freshman class

After admiring such beautiful and romantic cherry blossoms, are our parents eye-opening? Now, It's our parents' turn to perform, and they have a lot to say to everyone!

Applause please: ___ mom of the freshman class

4. Game: drumming and passing flowers< /p>

5. Performance: Martial Arts - Men should strive for self-improvement (performer: ___ kid from sophomore class)

Happy games leave us happy memories. At the age of six, we bid farewell to kindergarten. We have grown up, become sensible, and become more independent.

If you don’t believe it, take a look at the traditional Chinese martial arts performance "Men Should Be Strong" presented by the ___ children of the sophomore class!

6. Message from the children: ___ from the sophomore class

The children saw the martial arts performance, which is real Kungfu from the Shaolin Temple! Do you think ___ performed well? Then let’s give him some more applause to encourage him!

Our mother’s representative just said what he felt in his heart Well, we kids also have a lot of things to say to everyone! Let’s listen together to see what Tang Xiaoyu, a sophomore classmate, wants to say!

7. Game: Grab the bench

8. Performance: Chorus - Goodbye, Teacher (Performer: Children from Class 2)

Teacher, teacher, you are so kind! You have worked hard to cultivate the seedlings and teach me how to draw and do them. Games, teach me to sing and dance. We graduated today and will go to school tomorrow. When I put on my red scarf, I will say hello to you again! Please enjoy the chorus performance brought by the sophomore class children - Goodbye, teacher!

9. Message from parents: ___ mother of the sophomore class

Next, we will invite our ___ mother of the sophomore class to speak and see what she wants to say to our children?

< p> 10. Game: Grab the bench

11. Performance: English song solo - DoReMi

Our top class children have learned English very well this semester. If you don’t believe me, come and listen. Listen, the English song solo performed by the ___ children from the freshman class: The Sound of Music - DoReMi

12. Children’s representative: ___ from the freshman class

Now we are the freshman The kids in class 1 also have a lot of things they want to say to everyone! Let’s listen together and see what the ___ kids in the freshman class want to say!

13. Game: Grab the bench

< p> 14. Program performance: Graduation speeches for children and teachers - graduation poems

July is here quietly. Not only do we have to feel the unbearable heat, but we also have to endure the reluctant parting with our children. Three years, how many three-year lives can a person have? The three-year friendship between teachers and students makes us cherish each other. The closer we get to graduation, the stronger the attachment and farewell feeling. I think those who feel this most deeply are probably the children and teachers in our senior class. Below, please enjoy the graduation poem recitation by all the children in the senior class and the dedication of the graduating class teacher "Forever Nest Keeper".

15. Message from the principal

After listening to the children’s graduation poem recitation and the teacher’s speech, I felt very solemn because Teacher Li couldn’t bear to leave you! I’m used to hearing it, every time The greetings every morning; I am used to seeing the bright smiling faces every evening. Goodbye, my dear children, the teacher will always care for you from the bottom of his heart and be your forever nest guard! Also, our ___ Principal!

16. Graduation Awards

Our graduation ceremony is coming to an end. Now we

will issue a graduation handbook to each child. At the same time, our kindergarten has also prepared a beautiful small gift for the children. Take a look. What is it? By the way, this is specially prepared by the teacher for you

! Let you learn to save money by yourself from now on! Okay?

17. Graduation Ceremony End

Principal: Children, I wish you good health and happiness in the days to come! But don’t forget to come back to the kindergarten often when you have time! This concludes the graduation ceremony for the top class.

Top Class Graduation Ceremony Planning Plan 4

1. Opening:

1. The host makes an opening statement

2. The principal’s evening speech (Please refer to the preface)

2. Party process:

1. Watch me change

Program format: opening large-scale program

Cross words: Don’t look at me because I am small, but we know that unity is powerful. Look at me changing, I changing, I changing...

Number of people: 80-100 people

Props and dance costumes: You can refer to the large-scale programs at the opening ceremony of the sports games.

Remarks: Use a large-scale program to kick off the party, providing visual stimulation to all audiences. A successful start can attract the attention of the entire audience.

There are a large number of people participating in this show, and the costumes and props change with the changes in the queue, thus producing different visual effects and performance effects. Stick closely to the theme, play the role of getting straight to the point, and fully reflect the cooperation ability among children.

2. Warm embrace

Program format: large class dance

Cross-word: The teacher’s embrace is warm, the kindergarten’s embrace is warm, and it is about to Saying goodbye to this nostalgic warmth, our emotions become reluctant to leave. Please watch "Warm Embrace".

Number of people: 24 people

Props and dance costumes: The interest class teacher is responsible for the color selection (mainly warm colors, such as red, yellow, orange, etc.)

3. Fashion show with ever-changing images

Program format: fashion show

String words: Children have many unique dreams. On this small stage, they will Manifest your dreams and watch them change instantly.

Number of people: 40-50 people

Props and dance costumes: costumes of different professions in real life (such as chefs, doctors, astronauts, dancers, construction workers, etc.) and children Choose your dream image (such as Superman, Snow White, etc.)

Note: This program uses the display of different shapes to show children's inner world and longing for a better life in the future, further sticking to the theme.

4. Shake the Sun

Program format: Big class dance

Cross-word: A child’s heart is innocent, and a child’s imagination is extremely broad. In children's dreams, they are omnipotent. Look, the sun is also shaken by them

Number of people: 24 people

Props and dance costumes: The program teacher is in charge, and the colors are still based on Mainly warm colors.

5. Happy Classroom

Program format: Percussion

Cross-word: The life in kindergarten is colorful, and the life of children is extremely happy. , our teacher turned the classroom into a concert hall, and now our teacher and the child *** performed a song "Happy Classroom" together.

Number of people: 40 people

Props, dance clothes: desks, chairs, pencil cases, toys, tableware, sports equipment (high jumpers, balls, etc.), garden uniforms

Note: Drawing materials from children’s lives in kindergarten, setting up classroom scenes, and using items in the classroom to turn into percussion instruments, it shows that children are happy to live and study in our kindergarten. Still stick to the theme and deepen the theme content.

6. Garland Disco

Program format: Gymnastics for middle class

Crossword: We transform into magicians, the garlands are touched by the magic wand, and they follow Dance to the powerful disco music.

Number of people: 19 people

Props and dance costumes: the program teacher is responsible

7. Love'sdance

Program format: Parents program (Group ballroom dance performance)

Cross-word: Mom and dad’s love for their children is the most selfless and greatest. Today, their children graduated. In order to express their gratitude to the teachers for their careful education, they also gave The children send you a beautiful blessing, please enjoy their dance of love.

Number of people: 12 pairs of parents, 48 ??children

Props and dance costumes: mainly dresses.

Note: Children dance with their parents mainly to enhance the performance of the dance.

8. Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon

Program format: Teacher Dance

Cross-word: "Whenever I gently walk by your window, the tall figure reflects In my heart┅"The teacher's love for the children is selfless and dedicated. He is deeply gratified and reluctant to let go of the children's growth. Our dear teacher gives the children a special gift - "Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon"

Number of people: 24 people

9. Guess it

Program format: Middle class dance

Cross words: Thank you teacher for your good wishes to us. Now please guess what our middle class children have transformed into?

Number of people: 20 people

Props and dance costumes: the program teacher is responsible

10. Singing the same song "Lu Binghua"

Program format: song singing

String words: We are under the same sky, with the same ideals and the same wishes. Let all our parents and children sing a song that we are very familiar with-- "Lu Binghua".

Number of people: A parent and child with musical expertise will lead the singing on the stage as a guest performer, and all the parents and children will sing in harmony.

Note: This is a classic song that is sung by children and adults. Parents can be given a copy of the song sheet in advance to practice singing with their children.

The singer led the entire audience to participate in the singing, which caused a roar of excitement and pushed the party to a climax. At the same time, it was also the end of the party, leaving endless aftertaste and shock to the audience.

Top Class Graduation Ceremony Planning Plan 5

1. Activity Introduction

We are in the spring breeze of the times, under the bright sunshine, ushering in another day for the children. A piece of sky. Children have walked into our kindergarten when they were two or three years old, crying and pulling on their mother's clothes. They have been constantly transforming through the tunnel of time. Their height has become taller and their weight has become heavier than before, and their faces have also changed. It's a little different from the previous photos. In kindergarten, children learned to sing, dance, draw, and tell stories. They also learned self-discipline, cooperation with others, and the courage to enterprising.

Activity goals:

1. Experience the feeling of farewell when leaving kindergarten, and thank parents for their nurturing feelings and kindergarten teachers for their education.

2. Enjoy the joyful atmosphere of the graduation ceremony and feel the pure friendship between good friends.

3. Appreciate the performances of your peers and enhance the interactive relationship with good friends.

2. Theme of the event - "Under the Bright Sun"

3. General planning of the event:

4. Reception team:

1. Reception and guidance of parent guests.

2. Formulation and distribution of invitation letters.

3. Reception, sign-in, and distribution of mineral water to parents of each grade group at the entrance of the gymnasium.

5. Logistics Team:

1. Purchasing of materials: All kinds of performance supplies and costumes are purchased by the teacher in charge of the program, as well as mineral water and snacks for children.

2. Collation of on-site materials: photos, reports.

3. Graduation certificate.

4. Parking and order maintenance of vehicles.

5. Organizing the venue.

6. Venue environment layout:

1. Stage layout: banner content determination and production, stage decoration, etc.

2. Art exhibition layout: production of exhibition boards

3. Production and display of PPT about children’s life in the kindergarten:

4. Seat cards for teachers, children and parents and route guidance marks:

5. Maintenance of exhibition boards on the day of the event:

7. Event arrangements

1. Event time:

2. Activity location: Primary school gymnasium

3. Activity personnel: All children, parents of children in large, middle and small classes, and street and community leaders are invited to participate in the activity.

4. Program schedule and personnel arrangement

(1) Host: one child in each class (note: two boys and two girls) Note: the host is Huang Jiao

(2) Program rehearsal time: April 23rd - June 14th (about 7 weeks) Rehearsal can use game class time or nap time.

(3) Arrangements for children in the performance:

(4) Rushing:

(5) Curtain opening:.

(6) Entry and exit instructions:

(7) Sound:

(8) Video: Photography:

(9) Medical Emergency: Jing

(10) Specific program procedures and personnel arrangements.

Serial number program name person in charge's remarks

1 Teacher's opening dance:

"Jazz Dance"

2 A microphone for the principal's speech

3. Big class percussion: Great China, Uprooted Lu Chaihua and three standing microphones

4. Big class singing and dancing:

Talk under the bright sunshine

One microphone

5 One microphone for the leader’s speech

6 Small class dance:

Yes Love is heaven

7 Idioms from the first class:

Xu Yi is in charge of props to make up for the situation

8 Dance from the middle class:

I like you a lot

9 Big class singing and dancing:

Moonlight in the Lotus Pond Hao Weifeng is in charge of lotus leaves and other props.

10 Parents of the graduating class

Speech with children

11 Poetry recitation for the senior class:

Graduation speech Three standing microphones, preparation steps

12 Cantata:

Graduation song with three standing microphones

13 Graduation certificate is issued and the amount of 4 classes is received

Remarks: Class care arrangements on the day of the event:

8. Precautions for the event

1. Roll call must be made before and after the performance. Parents are not allowed to take away children during the performance.

2. All faculty and staff are required to wear kindergarten uniforms on the day of activities. Teachers wear blue T-shirts (teachers who don’t have blue T-shirts can borrow them from each other), and logistics workers wear white overalls.

3. Teachers in each group are responsible for cleaning and organizing clothing.

4. The communications reporting team writes the report in advance and uploads it in a timely manner.

5. Each class can invite 1-2 parents as teaching assistants to assist teachers in caring for the class and help children put on makeup.

6. After the activity, parents are asked to go back to the classroom and wait.

7. Prepare two large cardboard boxes for empty mineral water bottles.

9. "Graduation Ceremony" Calendar

Work Content

Complete the first draft of the graduation ceremony plan and review it.

Program rehearsal

Preliminary review of the program

First rehearsal (props in place, excluding costumes)

Second rehearsal (costumes , props in place)

Parent invitations are completed

Parent invitations are distributed uniformly

Each program is performed and practiced

All children Check out the venue

The third rehearsal (props in place, not including costumes)

Complete the venue layout and exhibition layout

Event preparation (maintenance of the venue) < /p>

Arrangement of parent seats

Children changing clothes and putting on makeup

Getting ready in the gymnasium (children bring mats)

Preparing at the sign-in area

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Formal performances

Organizing of venues and exhibition boards

Archiving of various materials (plans, hosting drafts, sign-ins, etc.)

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