Printable Graduation Certificates for Kids
Updated November 2026 · 4 free printables
Four graduation certificates for the end of the school year: a Pre-K Graduate certificate with a line for the school name, a Kindergarten Graduate certificate that says ready for first grade, a 5th Grade Graduate certificate of promotion for the move to middle school, signed by a principal or a teacher, and a Great Year! end of year award with a blank for the grade, so it works in any class from kindergarten to 5th grade.
About these printables
Each one has a graduation cap, a second picture (a diploma scroll, ABC blocks, a medal or the summer sun), name, date and signature lines and Arco's gold seal, in color on page 1 and ink-saving black and white on page 2.
At a glance
- Pages
- 4 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Levels
- Pre-K to Grade 5
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Price
- free, no sign-up needed to download
All 4 Printable Graduation Certificates for Kids, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.
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1. Pre-K Graduation Certificate
A Pre-K graduation certificate with a graduation cap and a diploma scroll, lines for the child's name, the school, the date and a teacher's signature, and Arco's gold seal. Made for preschool graduation in May or June. It is written for preschool and Pre-K, ages 4 to 5, and a grown-up fills in the lines.
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2. Kindergarten Graduation Certificate
A kindergarten graduation certificate in green with a graduation cap and ABC blocks: has completed Kindergarten and is ready for first grade, with name, date and signature lines and Arco's seal. It suits kindergarten, ages 5 to 6; a grown-up writes the name and the date.
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3. 5th Grade Graduation Certificate
A 5th grade graduation (promotion) certificate in navy and gold with a cap and a medal, for the move from elementary to middle school. Name, date and principal or teacher signature lines. It is made for 5th graders finishing elementary school, ages 10 to 11.
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4. End of Year Certificate for Kids
An end of year certificate with a summer sun and a graduation cap and a blank for the grade, so one page works from kindergarten to 5th grade. Hand it out on the last day of school. It fits early elementary, about grades 1 to 3, and works as a classroom or home award.
Tips for coloring Printable Graduation Certificates for Kids
- Roll each certificate and tie it with a ribbon so kids can unroll it on stage.
- Write the school name on the Pre-K certificate before printing a class set, or fill each in by hand.
Fun facts about Printable Graduation Certificates for Kids
- Kindergarten graduation ceremonies became common in the US in the 1990s and 2000s.
- In many districts 5th grade is the last year of elementary school before middle school.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Make paper graduation caps from black card stock to wear with the certificates.
- Ask each child what they want to learn next year and write it on the back.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
When do preschool and kindergarten graduations happen?
Most are in late May or June, in the last week of school. Print the certificates a week before so they can be signed and rolled with a ribbon.
How do I make the certificate look like a diploma?
Print it on card stock, roll it up and tie it with a ribbon in the school colors, or put it in a dollar-store document frame for the ceremony.