Talent Shows: Ideas for Fun and Fundraising

My kids look forward to the end-of-year Talent Show all year long.  At recess, they practice skits, dances, songs and other talents.  They chatter about what surprises their friends are likely to reveal, who will perform together, and who will be outrageously funny. 

With district budget cuts and PTA coffers light, many schools are turning to the annual Talent Show / Variety Show as a fundraising opportunity. Many churches, congregations, summer camps and community groups have rich Talent Show traditions involving both kids and adults.

We'd love to hear your creative and memorable Talent Show ideas -- please click 'comments' below to share them with our readers.   To spark your thinking, we've put together a free eBook  that we hope will help make your next Talent Show a fresh success.  Included are fundraising opportunities, talent suggestions for kids of all ages (and teachers too), and tips for coordinating the event. Please click this link to see our free eBook: Talent Shows for Fun and Fundraising.

VolunteerSpot's free online scheduler helps the Talent Show Committee schedule parent and teacher helpers.  Set the schedule of job duties and supplies needed in minutes and invite parents to help with an email invitation or link.  Parents sign up for a shift with a few clicks, and VolunteerSpot sends automated confirmation and reminder messages to help everyone keep their commitments. 

Have fun with your Talent Show!  Save time and make behind-the-scenes a success with VolunteerSpot's free volunteer scheduling software.

Please share your creative ideas and Talent Show traditions by clicking 'Comments' below.

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[JD]

Jokes! Be sure to screen them first.

[kstores]

Our PE teacher coached a group of boys with a basketball dribbling routine. (HS Musical inspired.) It was really cool to see 10 (6th grade) boys on stage doing synchronous dribbling and tricks.

[momOtwins]

Adding teachers to the mix makes our school's annual talent show totally fun. Some share serious (jaw-dropping) talents like playing piano - others have riotously shocking talents, like belly dancing and baton twirling. Seeing a 50 yr old teacher twirl like a HS girl makes the kids go wild!

[WendyGates]

Don't forget SKITS!!!