These “checklists” will be posted from
the PCAF – ICEA staff on an ongoing basis
to help Christian educators with
tips, ideas, and instructions. 

Children Love a VBS
Graduation Ceremony!

Permit the children to come to Me;
do not hinder them…. (Mark 10:14)

What to Do:

1. Go online and search for “Children’s graduation caps”. (Some are as low as 3.99 each.) Be sure to order a sample cap prior to your ceremony, to determine the quality.
2. Appoint someone from your membership, such as a school principal, to advise or help with the ceremony.
3. Create simple invitations and have children invite parents and other family members (Mark 10:13-16).
4. Ask a church volunteer, who is familiar with graphic design, to create children’s certificates from software templates.
5. Call names and present certificates as you would during any graduation. Have cake and punch after the ceremony!

IDEA STARTER!

“Our Vacation Bible School administrators wanted to offer a graduation for the children who participated in our weekday VBS activities. The program was called “Teach The Children.” Some children made presentations and there were encouraging comments from teachers. One of the most exciting times of this event was to see the children in the background preparing, scurrying, and putting on their caps. They were so excited! This was “their graduation” and many proud parents showed up for the ceremony!”