Handmade Grandparents' Day gifts at preschool! A collection of ideas using various materials

Grandparents’ Day Portrait Origami

How to Make Portrait Origami: A Simple, Cute Gift for Grandpa and Grandma (Kid-Friendly!) — Origami Grandparents Easy

This portrait origami is perfect for making crafts for Respect for the Aged Day in September.

Try creating designs inspired by grandpa’s and grandma’s faces! It also makes a great handmade present from children to their grandparents, so why not introduce it in childcare settings? The trickiest part when making the face is the ears.

Since they require some fine folding, take your time and make firm creases.

You can also tear a separate sheet of origami paper and paste it on for the hairstyle.

Finish by drawing in the facial features, and you’re done.

If you’re unsure what to make for Respect for the Aged Day, this easy, approachable portrait origami is highly recommended.

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miyabi

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perpetual calendar

Let's make a handmade perpetual calendar you can use forever! Free template available too [100-yen DIY, paper craft, work video]. Easy!!

Let’s handcraft a perpetual calendar in your favorite design—once you make it, you can use it forever.

While it’s nice to get a new calendar at the change of seasons, finding one you truly love can be difficult.

A calendar where you slide the dates each month can be used year after year, making it a perfect gift.

If you create a collage with group photos or memorable snapshots, it also works wonderfully as a Respect-for-the-Aged Day present.

How about gifting a warm, handmade calendar that incorporates cherished memories into its design?

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A message card made with the faces of grandparents and grandchildren

[Childcare] How to make a Respect-for-the-Aged Day card [Craft]

This is a perfect construction-paper message card for grandchildren to give to their grandparents.

It’s a fold-out style card that you can make with construction paper and origami paper.

When the card is closed, it looks like someone is giving a hug—so cute! When making it with children, it’s a good idea to pre-cut parts like the body, face, and flowers, and have them glue the pieces on.

Let them draw the face with a pen, too.

It’s an adorable message card, so it’s also recommended for craft time in early childhood education settings.

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Let’s make postcards from elephant dung

Making postcards from elephant dung: Hitachi Kamine Zoo

April 28 is Elephant Day.

It is said to originate from the occasion in 1729 when an elephant sent from Vietnam to Japan was presented to Emperor Nakamikado.

Elephants are among the largest land animals—truly enormous creatures! Let’s try making postcards using elephant dung from these big animals.

Put on gloves, then wash the elephant dung to extract the dietary fibers.

Using a blender, combine pulp from a milk carton with water and form it into postcard shapes.

Once it’s dry, it’s done.

Please be mindful of hygiene as you make them!

[Ages 1 and up] Original tea canister

How to Make a Recommended Respect-for-the-Aged Day Gift: “Original Tea Canister” | ITO EN | OCHA Project

An original tea canister makes the perfect gift for grandparents who love tea! Making one is super simple: just decorate the outside of a canister you can find at a 100-yen shop.

Draw a portrait, write a message, tear and paste origami paper, or create patterns with wet-on-wet painting.

A great thing about this idea is that you can adapt the method to the children’s ages.

Tea canisters brimming with kids’ individuality will be a one-of-a-kind, precious present.

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yuri

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