Preschool graduation songs help set the tone for a joyful milestone as children celebrate how much they’ve grown. The right music brings energy, emotion, and confidence to the ceremony, making the moment even more memorable. This guide highlights meaningful, easy-to-sing preschool graduation songs that create a warm celebration children love and families cherish.
20+ preschool graduation songs
Preschool graduation is a sweet and meaningful milestone, and choosing the right songs can turn the ceremony into a warm and memorable celebration. These kid-friendly selections offer a mix of joy, confidence, friendship, and gratitude, making them perfect for singing, dancing, or playing in the background.
1. We’re Moving Up to Kindergarten – The Orchard Enterprises
This is a classic preschool graduation song that celebrates moving on to the next big step. The lyrics talk about saying goodbye to preschool and getting excited about new things to learn in kindergarten. It is simple, repetitive, and perfect for a cheerful group performance at the ceremony.
“We’re moving up to Kindergarten…
As of today, we’re on our way”
Link to the song: We’re Moving Up to Kindergarten – The Orchard Enterprises
2. Thank You – Patty Shukla
“Thank You” is a heartfelt gratitude song where children directly thank the important adults in their lives. It is perfect for preschool or kindergarten graduation because the lyrics mention teachers, parents and grandparents, and everything they have done to help the kids grow, learn and feel safe.
“Two little words, two little words, not goodbye
It’s the end of the year, graduation is here”
“Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone
Thank you for all you’ve done”
Listen to the full song here: Thank You – Patty Shukla
3. Big, Big Dreams – Teresa Jennings
“Big Dreams” is an upbeat song about having big hopes and goals, even when you are still small and learning. The lyrics remind children that it is okay not to know everything yet, as long as they keep trying and believing in their dreams. It fits beautifully with the theme of moving on to a new grade and imagining the future.
“Just because I’m shorter than a grown up…
I have big, big dreams!”
“Big big dreams, lots of big dreams
Things I wanna do someday”
Watch the song video: Big, Big Dreams – Teresa Jennings
4. The World Is a Rainbow – Greg and Steve
This song celebrates diversity, kindness and harmony. It uses the image of a rainbow to show that the world is full of many colors and many kinds of people, and that it becomes truly beautiful when everyone lives and works together. It is a lovely choice for graduation ceremonies that want to highlight inclusion and respect.
“The world is a rainbow
That’s filled with many colors”
“The world is beautiful
When we live in harmony”
Song link: The World Is a Rainbow – Greg and Steve
5. Count on Me – Bruno Mars
“Count on Me” is a sweet, gentle pop song about friendship and being there for one another in times of need. For graduation, it works very well as a song about the bond between classmates and the support they have given each other. Teachers often use a shortened or kids cover version for younger students.
“You can count on me like one, two, three, I’ll be there
And I know when I need it, I can count on you”
“That’s what friends are supposed to do”
Listen on YouTube: Count on Me – Bruno Mars
6. One Small Voice – Jack Hartmann
“One Small Voice” focuses on how even a single voice can grow and inspire others. As more and more people join in, the song suggests that the whole world can end up singing together. It is a beautiful metaphor for children finding their voice, working together and making a positive difference as they grow.
“With just one small voice, singing out a song
One by one they’ll grow and together sing along”
Watch the performance here: One Small Voice – Jack Hartmann
7. “ABC” 1-2-3 – Jackson 5
“ABC123” is an energetic Motown classic that compares learning to love with learning basic school skills like ABC and 1 2 3. For preschool and kindergarten, it brings a fun, retro feel and gets everyone moving, clapping and singing along. It is great as a lively performance piece or as background music while students walk in.
“A B C, easy as 1 2 3
Or simple as Do Re Mi”
Click to listen: “ABC” 1-2-3 – Jackson 5
8. You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman
This Toy Story favorite is a warm and reassuring song about loyal friendship. It tells children that no matter how hard things get or how far they go, true friends will always stay by their side. It is a perfect choice for reflecting on the friendships built during preschool and looking ahead to new adventures together.
“You’ve got a friend in me…
There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for you”
Hear the song online: You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman
9. What I Am – Sesame Street with Will.i.am
“What I Am” is a powerful song about self confidence and positive self identity. The lyrics repeat phrases like “What I am is thoughtful, what I am is musical” to show children they can be many wonderful things. It works very well for graduation because it encourages kids to believe in themselves as they move to the next stage.
“If what I am is what’s in me
Then I’ll stay strong, that’s who I’ll be”
“There’s nothing I can’t achieve
Because in myself I believe”
Play the song here: What I Am – Sesame Street with Will.i.am
10. Everything Grows – Raffi
“Everything Grows” is a gentle, repetitive song about how everything in life grows, from babies and animals to grass and trees. It is perfect for preschool graduation because it quietly reminds everyone how much the children have grown, both physically and in their learning, throughout the year.
“Everything grows and grows
Babies do, animals too, everything grows”
Watch the music video: Everything Grows – Raffi
11. Addams Family Theme – Graduation Parody
This parody uses the well known Addams Family theme tune but can be adapted with graduation themed lyrics. The original version is silly, spooky and very catchy, which makes it an instant hit with kids. For a ceremony, schools often change the words to talk about their class, their year and funny memories.
“They’re creepy and they’re kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They’re altogether ooky, the Addams Family”
Listen now: Addams Family Theme – Graduation Parody
12. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
This upbeat pop anthem is all about brushing off criticism, gossip and negativity. The singer admits people talk about her, but instead of feeling down, she chooses to dance, move on and “shake” the bad vibes away. For graduation, it can be used in a fun, kid friendly parody to encourage confidence and resilience.
“’Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off”
Song video link: Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
13. I Am a Promise – Religious Graduation Song
“I Am a Promise” is a faith based song that tells children they are full of God given potential. It repeats the idea that each child is a “promise with a capital P” who can become anything God wants them to be. It is perfect for religious preschool or kindergarten graduations that want to emphasize purpose and calling.
“I am a promise, I am a possibility
I am a promise with a capital ‘P’”
“You are a great big bundle of potentiality”
Watch it here: I Am a Promise – Religious Graduation Song
14. Let Us Graduate – The Kiboomers
This simple, cheerful song celebrates graduation day with very easy, repetitive lines that preschoolers can remember. It talks about clapping, shouting hooray and moving up to first grade. The structure makes it ideal for a short performance during a ceremony.
Sample lyrics:
“It’s graduation day, it’s graduation day
Let’s clap our hands, it’s graduation day”
“We’re going to first grade, we’re going to first grade”
Listen to this song: Let Us Graduate – The Kiboomers
15. Yay, Yay It’s Graduation Day
This song looks back on the school year in a sweet and child friendly way. The lyrics mention learning a lot, making friends, thanking teachers and family and feeling strong and ready to move on. The repeated “Yay, yay, yay” in the chorus makes it very catchy for young kids.
“My brain and body are strong
I’m moving right along
Graduation day is here
Everybody give a cheer”
“Yay, yay, yay, it’s such a special day
Yay, yay, yay, it’s my graduation day”
Click here to play: Yay, Yay It’s Graduation Day
16. Proud of You – Fiona Fung
“Proud of You” is a gentle, emotional ballad about growth, encouragement and believing in oneself. The lyrics describe someone being lifted up, learning to love and opening their mind, which fits beautifully with the idea of children spreading their wings as they move on to a new stage.
“I can fly, I’m proud that I can fly
To give the best of mine till the end of the time”
“Nothing can stop me, spread my wings so wide”
Listen on this link: Proud of You – Fiona Fung
17. Graduation Song – Mr. Pete’s Playhouse
This fun song celebrates everything children have learned in school, from numbers and the alphabet to manners and playground rules. It also talks about being small at the beginning and “very very tall” now, making it a perfect end of year reflection.
“We know our numbers, check
We know our alphabet, check
We know our colors, check
Now we are graduates, check, check, check”
“We’re going to the next grade
Let’s celebrate, be proud!”
Watch the kids’ version: Graduation Song – Mr. Pete’s Playhouse
18. May There Always Be Sunshine
Set to a simple tune with sign language motions, this song is a warm wish for children to always have sunshine, blue skies, stories, music and loving teachers. It works well for very young kids and can be turned into a sweet visual performance using the gestures described.
“May there always be sunshine
May there always be blue skies
May there always be children
May there always be you”
Play full audio: May There Always Be Sunshine
19. Each of Us Is a Flower – Charlotte Diamond
This song uses the image of flowers growing in a garden to describe each child. It emphasizes that we all need sun, rain and the elements to grow, just like plants. It is a beautiful metaphor for children developing with love, care and time, and it is great for simple choreography with flower props.
“Each of us is a flower, growing in life’s garden
Each of us is a flower, we need the sun and rain”
Listen and sing along: Each of Us Is a Flower – Charlotte Diamond
20. A Whole New World – Kids Version
From Disney’s Aladdin, this song captures the feeling of discovery, adventure and seeing life from a new perspective. In a kids version, it works nicely as a dreamy performance piece that represents stepping into a “whole new world” of learning in the next grade.
“A whole new world, a new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us ‘No’ or where to go”
“I’m like a shooting star, I’ve come so far
I can’t go back to where I used to be”
Click to watch: A Whole New World – Kids Version
21. How Far I’ll Go – Goodbye Song Version
Originally from Moana, this song is about listening to your inner voice and having the courage to follow your own path. For graduation, it can symbolize children leaving the safe “island” of preschool and bravely exploring what comes next, even if they are not sure how far they will go yet.
“See the line where the sky meets the sea, it calls me
And no one knows how far it goes”
“If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me
One day, I’ll know how far I’ll go”
Watch the kids cover here: How Far I’ll Go – Goodbye Song Version
22. The Goodbye Song for Children (Clap Your Hands / Spin Around / Goodbye)
This upbeat goodbye song is perfect for ending a school day or closing a graduation ceremony. It mixes simple physical actions like clapping, spinning, stomping and turning left or right, making it fun and interactive for preschoolers. The repetitive “Goodbye, goodbye, see you again” line helps children transition cheerfully while saying farewell to their friends and teachers.
“Goodbye, goodbye, see you again
Goodbye, goodbye, see you my friends”
“I had fun today… goodbye!”
Listen to the original song: The Goodbye Song for Children
23. B I G – Wayne Potash
“I Am B I G” is a lively, humorous song that celebrates growing up. Each verse marks a new age such as two, three, four, five and six, showing how children keep getting taller, stronger and more capable. The catchy B I G chorus makes it a great fit for preschool graduations where kids can proudly sing about how much they’ve grown.
“B, I, G, I’m big… I’m big, big, big”
“I once was five but now I’m six
I’m bigger than the other kids”
Song access link: B I G – Wayne Potash
24. Big Dreams – Kids Choir Version
This version of “Big Dreams” is emotional and powerful, focusing on hopes, identity and inner strength. The lyrics describe a dream with “a heart and a soul,” growing stronger through life’s challenges. It’s more poetic and mature than other children’s songs, making it ideal for videos, photo slideshows or calmer graduation moments.
“I have a dream of my own
And it’s mine and mine alone”
“And it’s a big dream, big enough to share
Like a rainbow hanging in the air”
Watch the official video: Big Dreams – Kids Choir Version
25. He’s Still Working on Me
This faith based children’s song teaches humility, growth and patience. It reminds kids that they’re still learning and that God continues to shape them every day. The lyrics compare God’s power to creating the moon, stars and planets, emphasizing how lovingly He guides children as they develop. It’s a warm, meaningful choice for religious ceremonies.
“He’s still working on me
To make me what I need to be”
“It took Him just a week to make the moon and stars
The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars”
Listen to the recording here: He’s Still Working on Me
FAQs
1. What is the song for kids to sing at preschool graduation?
Popular and easy songs for young children include We Are Moving Up to Kindergarten, Thank You, ABC You Later, Count on Me and Yay Yay It Is Graduation Day. These songs have simple melodies and uplifting messages that suit preschool voices.
2. How to make pre-K graduation special?
You can make the ceremony meaningful by adding simple decorations, creating a photo slideshow, preparing small props for the performance, choosing one or two group songs the children enjoy and allowing plenty of time for photos with families.
3. Should kids sing at preschool graduation?
Yes. Singing helps children feel confident and proud of themselves, and it creates joyful memories for families. It also adds warmth and personality to the ceremony.
Conclusion
Preschool graduation songs set the mood for one of the sweetest milestones in early childhood. Whether you choose emotional, playful, or inspiring music, the right songs help children express confidence, gratitude, and joy as they celebrate their growth. With thoughtful planning and kid-friendly song choices, your ceremony will become a cherished memory for students, families and teachers alike.
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