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[Childcare] Perfect for April: Wall decoration ideas to celebrate starting school and moving up a grade

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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

April marks the start of a new school year!

Here are some wall display ideas for celebrating nursery school enrollment and class promotion.

Use these as a reference to create lovely wall displays that express the children’s growth and excitement.

First, unifying everything with a colorful theme is a great recommendation!

Incorporate seasonal illustrations and motifs to create a bright, fun atmosphere.

Ideas that include the class name on the wall are also enjoyable.

Have fun creating a wall display that helps children feel a sense of belonging!

[Early Childhood Education] Perfect for April: Wall display ideas to celebrate school entry and class advancement (51–60)

balloon

How about making a wall decoration of hot air balloons floating softly in the sky? It would be nice to have a fun wall display that catches the eye of children who have just enrolled or moved up a grade and are feeling a bit nervous.

Let’s put some cute animals in the balloons, too.

It might be interesting to create the balloons in 3D using colored paper or paper cups.

You could also add letters to the balloons carrying the animals to spell out “Congratulations” to celebrate enrollment or moving up a grade!

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cherry blossoms in full bloom

When you think of spring, cherry blossoms come to mind, don’t they? They’ve practically become synonymous with graduation and school entrance season.

Cherry blossoms are loved not only by Japanese people but also by people overseas.

Let’s make cherry blossoms—perfect for the spring image—as wall decorations! How about displaying them with a spring-like message to convey congratulations to children who have just entered school or moved up a grade? Adding a slight gradient to the flower colors gives them more depth and is highly recommended.

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The Old Man Who Made Flowers Bloom

Spring is the season when flowers bloom everywhere, and conversations naturally liven up as we admire cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers, saying, “How beautiful!” Among traditional folktales, a wall decoration themed on “Hanasaka Jiisan” fits perfectly with the spring atmosphere.

Try decorating with the most exciting scene—when the old man scatters ashes and a withered tree comes back to life, bursting into full bloom.

Displaying it large across an entire wall makes an impressive sight.

A wall of cherry trees in full bloom is especially recommended for the season of school entry and class advancement.

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bouquet

[Easy craft with construction paper and origami] I made a bouquet wall decoration! Free templates | Entrance and graduation ceremonies | March, April, Spring

bouquet

A bouquet wall decoration is perfect for spring, when celebrations like graduation from kindergarten and new enrollments follow one after another! First, prepare flower parts made from colored construction paper, varying the number and shape of petals as well as the colors and sizes.

Next, attach the flowers you made to the base part of the bouquet—including the wrapping—while keeping the overall balance in mind.

Finally, add a ribbon in the center to complete the bouquet.

It’s especially ideal for the classroom of the oldest kids who are about to graduate! How about decorating the room with a bouquet to express your gratitude for “all the wonderful smiles”?

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In conclusion

We introduced wall display ideas perfect for April.

They ranged from cute motifs celebrating new enrollment and class promotion to bold concepts that use an entire wall.

It might be hard to choose which to make, depending on your school’s size and the children’s vibe.

It could also be nice for the teachers to each bring parts and combine them into one piece.

Let’s try incorporating various ideas so you can welcome a wonderful April.