Fun & Easy Ways to Celebrate Grads at Home | Indigo Inspired - Enrich Your Life

From preschoolers to PhDs, commencement as we know it is cancelled for 2020 grads. But that doesn’t mean we can’t find new ways to celebrate their epic academic achievements. Whether you organize a drive-by parade or a virtual party, pump up “Pomp and Circumstance” and let the graduation festivities begin!

1. Festive Feast

In honour of this milestone, let them choose the menu on graduation day! Surprise them in the morning with a special breakfast—whether it’s a stack of pancakes or a loaded omelet—and when it’s time for dinner, order in from their favourite restaurant. Or spend time cooking up a beloved homemade dish that’ll help bring on those nostalgic graduation feels—and don’t forget about dessert! No matter what’s on the table, it’s all about spending time together as you toast their accomplishments.

2. DIY Diplomas

For younger graduates, or to mark the end of the school year for primary students, bring out your crafting supplies to create your own diplomas. Consider writing out one of their accomplishments (for instance, “this is to certify you’ve fulfilled the requirements for Mastering Long Division”) to make their DIY diploma even more meaningful. Or, decorate a shoebox to create a keepsake bin where you can safely store their projects and crafts from the 2019-2020 school year.

3. Screen-time with Seuss

No graduation season is complete without a reading of Dr. Seuss’s Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Whether you read it together or gift it, don’t forget to watch an lively reading of this classic together and watch as Seuss’s inspirational words come to life.

4. Virtual Party

Just because you can’t get together in person, it doesn’t mean you have to cancel your party plans. Make a fun DIY graduation-themed backdrop for the guest of honour, and line up a couple of virtual soirees—one for family and one for their friends! If their school isn’t having an official graduation ceremony, get inspired by the team at Martha Stewart and host one yourself. Nominate a valedictorian—or let everyone give a one-minute speech—encourage attendees to dress in school colours, and send off your grads in style!

5. Drive-by Parade

If you have friends and family who live nearby, invite them to decorate their cars with signs and streamers before driving by your home to show their love for your graduate—whether they’re big or small. Ahead of the parade, deck out your lawn or balcony with signs, photos and more, and give your grad a seat of honour watch as their friends and family drive by with their special messages.

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