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

[Ages 4 and up] Photo Frame

[September Production] Photo Frame — Respect for the Aged Day

A classic gift, photo frames can be made in ways that even small children can easily create! How about using familiar materials like toilet paper rolls and colored construction paper? Have the children draw pictures or patterns freely on the paper, wrap it around the toilet paper roll, and simply place them on the left and right sides of a photo frame backing with slits cut into it.

This craft is recommended for children around 4 years old and up, who are starting to be able to do more.

Also, be sure that the teacher handles any steps that require using a utility knife.

Add a favorite photo or message, and it’s sure to delight grandparents!

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Amulet for Respect for the Aged Day

(Simple Origami Craft) How to Make a Cute Amulet — Perfect for Birthday and New Year Gifts! Kids’ Craft, Origami, Activities for Seniors

Here’s a recommended way to make a good-luck charm that’s perfect as a Respect for the Aged Day gift in September! A charm made with love by children for their grandparents is sure to be cherished.

The basic method is very simple.

You can also create variations to suit the children’s ages, such as using two colors or adding lace paper! You could even tuck a message like “Stay healthy forever” or a drawing inside the charm.

If you’re looking for a September craft idea, definitely give this one a try.

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[Respect for the Aged Day] Photo Frame

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Stylish Photo Frame – Summer Vacation Project, Great as a Birthday Gift Too – Origami Photo Frame – Activity for Seniors

Many preschools and kindergartens are probably considering making gifts for Respect for the Aged Day.

How about creating a photo frame made by rolling origami or patterned paper into tubes? You’ll use a clear file folder as the base.

Roll the patterned paper to form the frame; if you wrap it around a wide tapioca/boba straw as a core, you can make tubes of uniform thickness.

If the tip of the straw is pointed, it can be dangerous, so it’s best to round it off.

Cut the papers to the same length and glue several tubes to each of the four sides.

Insert a mount with slits cut so a photo can fit inside, and it’s complete.

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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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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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Origami bouquet

[Flower Origami] Easy bouquet tutorial with voice commentary ☆ Origami Easy bouquet tutorial

How about making an origami bouquet that’s easy for kids to create and perfect for gifting to teachers, friends, and parents alike? For the petals, you cut the origami paper to give them a rounded shape.

Make the bouquet part separately, then simply glue everything together at the end to finish! There aren’t any particularly difficult steps, but since there are many small parts, it might take a little time.

It would also look lovely decorated with lace paper or stickers, and you could add a message, too!

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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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