As the end of the school year approaches, it is time to start thinking about end-of-the-year celebrations. If you are looking for school graduation alternatives, I’ve got the best ideas on how you can turn a performance into a memory that your students will cherish forever!
The first step in creating an end of the year celebration is to decide what type of event you want to organize. For my students, I chose to put on a production of the play, The Elephant's Child. I chose to set the stage with a number of scenery items from Oriental Trading. The setting of the play takes place in Africa. I used this as inspiration when choosing the scenery items that would set the stage for my performance.
Set the scene before the students and parents enter the gym by using the waterfall archway stand-up. This stand-up is easy to put together and sets the scene for the guests. The students and parents were in awe when they saw the entrance to the gym! Guests were welcomed by a custom wooden lighted sign and a table displaying the programs for the event. 
The enchanted rocks stand-ups and 3D waterfall stand-up go perfectly together! I added green tulle, white tulle, and an LED light strip to the waterfall to make it come to life! The safari design-a-room background complements all of the products used on stage and makes it feel like you are truly in Africa! 
The foreground of the stage was set with a number of 3D large plants and flower stand-ups to showcase the terrain. After the performance, my students bowed and sang One Small Voice by Jack Hartmann for all the attendees. After the song, my students took off their costumes and exited the stage for a video picture slideshow. The slideshow showcased all the pictures taken throughout the year. 
After the video slideshow presentation, I presented each child with a Kindergarten Snapshots book. These books contained all of the students' writings and pictures taken throughout the year! The safari tablecloth tied everything together to make the table a beautiful display. After the presentation of the memory books, cookies and water were served to end this spectacular event! 
We have a number of themed decorative items that are perfect for any end-of-the-year celebration! Be sure to check out all the products available for your next occasion or event! Happy planning!
