Top Ten Songs for a Preschool Graduation Slide Show

One of the best ways to end a preschool graduation ceremony is with a slide show of the children. They can be posed with their friends, but some of the best shots include those candid shots of them involved in their activities. Set to the right music, you can be guaranteed wet eyes and fond memories. Here are ten of the best songs to achieve such an effect.

1. "You'll Be in My Heart" by Phil Collins

This song is from the Disney movie Tarzan. It is originally sung by Tarzan's adoptive ape mother to Tarzan, assuring him that they will always be together, at least in their hearts. The preschool and kindergarten years are the ones that lay the foundation for the rest of the child's academic career. No matter how many years go by, the personal connections made and experiences had will always be a part of the child's heart. The best pictures for this song would be people hugging, people arm-in-arm, or otherwise showing deep affection to each other.

2. "Here I Am"by Bryan Adams

This song is from the Dreamworks movie Spirit. Two different versions appear on the soundtrack. Choose the one that you prefer or use them both. This song celebrates the individual embarking upon a new stage in life. "It's a new world - It's a new start/It's alive with the beating of young hearts". The best pictures for this song are close-ups of the children's faces.

3. "With My Own Two Hands" by Jack Johnson, featuring Ben Harper

This song is from the movie Curious George. It emphasizes the potential inside each and every child to create a better world. Children are our future and the keepers of peace. Appropriate pictures for this song would be close-ups of a child's face, panning down to his or her hands. Include pictures of the children holding up their hands. Show photos of the children being peaceful and helpful to others.

4. "Supposed to Be" by Jack Johnson

This is another classic song from the Curious George soundtrack. The lyric repeated throughout is "Maybe this is how it's supposed to be". Show pictures of the children in their most elated states, doing what they love best.

5. "You've Got a Friend in Me" by Randy Newman