![]() So what do the people at center stage -the kids - think about graduations and other end-of-school celebrations? Here’s what they told Toca Magazine: Those who oppose the practice say that graduations for young kids (especially events that involve awards) teach kids to look to external judgment for the value of their efforts to learn, demotivate students academically, and create a culture of competition in the classroom. ![]() Proponents of graduation ceremonies say they bring schools and families together to build community, support kids as they move into higher levels of academics and celebrate students’ achievements. The Kinderkraft® graduation line by Jostens (created for preschool, kindergarten and elementary students) has doubled in sales in recent years. Just Google “kindergarten graduation cards and diplomas” and hundreds of options appear. (Think: eighth graders arriving at dances in limousines, trips to major theme parks, and awards ceremonies giving kids subject-specific awards and even scholarships.)Ĭlearly, graduation for little kids is big business. The trend of formal cap-and-gown celebrations has grown, while extra events such as field trips, dances and awards ceremonies have grown more elaborate. ![]() At this time of year, many preschools, elementary schools and middle schools across the U.S. celebrate the end of the school year with a graduation. ![]()
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