As the school year draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the achievements and growth of your incredible 4th and 5th-grade students. You may be thinking about planning a promotion ceremony or putting together a slideshow to commemorate their journey. Choosing the perfect songs can really set the tone for the occasion. In this post, I will be sharing with you a list of end of the year slideshow songs that also work great as graduation songs for 5th graders.
As a friendly reminder: always take a moment to listen to the songs and read the lyrics before making your selection. Every school and community is unique, and what might be appropriate for one may not be for another. Let’s ensure our celebrations are uplifting for all.
Here’s a list of songs that are great for your students’ promotion ceremony or slideshow:
Have it All by Jason Mraz
My Wish by Rascal Flatts
A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)
Count on Me by Bruno Mars
World Changers by Matthew West
Firework by Katy Perry
Hall of Fame by The Script (feat. will.i.am)
Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
Forever Young by Rod Stewart
Time of Our Lives by Tyrone Wells
Seasons of Love (from Rent)
Take on the World (Theme Song from “Girl Meets World by Rowan Blanchard & Sabrina Carpenter)
I Lived by OneRepublic
Good Time by Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
Wherever I Go by Miley Cyrus (from Hannah Montana)
On my Way by Phil Collins (from Brother Bear)
Try Everything by Shakira (from Zootropolis)
We are Family by Sister Sledge
Celebration by Kool and the Gang
These are Day by 10000 Maniacs
Another great addition would be any trendy song that your students were really into this year. It’s like creating a musical time capsule of their school year.
This list of songs is more than just a list of tunes. These songs will create unforgettable moments. Ones that your students and their families will look back at and remember for years to come.
Want more End of the Year Activities for 4th & 5th Grade?
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