Let’s make it! A roundup of entrance gate design ideas for the sports day

Gate of national flags

International flags are essential for a school sports day.

Since many foreign flags have colorful designs, just looking at them can be fun for both kids and adults! Combine cardboard pieces to create the base for an entrance gate, then decorate it with flags.

You could have your child do the coloring of the flags, or let them freely draw their favorite flags or even imaginary ones—it could be a lot of fun! Above all, having your child make it themselves will create lasting memories.

You could also combine animals, flowers, rainbows, and more to make an even livelier entrance gate.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar entrance gate

This entrance gate is inspired by the characters from the picture book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” The key point is expressing the caterpillar searching for food using balloons.

Let’s create a caterpillar with a gradient from green to yellow-green.

We recommend arching the body high to form the silhouette of a large gate.

By hanging food items and crafting a three-dimensional face for the caterpillar, you can achieve a more authentic design.

How about creating an entrance gate themed on this beloved picture book that’s popular with children?

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Rainbow Entrance Gate

For the entrance gate design that will adorn the children’s big day—the sports festival—I recommend an arch spreading into a seven-colored rainbow.

Let’s create a vibrant gate that imagines children passing beneath the ends of the rainbow.

It’s a great idea to write the kindergarten or nursery school’s name and cheering messages on the rainbow illustration.

You can also add seasonal items that match the time of year, or depict natural backgrounds like the sun and sky.

Try making a festive entrance gate to brighten up this once-a-year special event.

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Giraffe Entrance Gate

The smiling face is so cute! Here’s an idea for a giraffe-themed entrance gate.

Many teachers may be thinking about making an entrance gate that will delight children.

This time, let’s make a giraffe entrance gate that gently watches over the kids.

Create the base by covering cardboard or blocks with yellow tape or construction paper.

Then add patterns with brown tissue paper, and make letters and facial features with construction paper.

For the lower section, it’s a good idea to add weight using water-filled plastic bottles.

Entrance gate with mushrooms and animals

Decorate with autumn-themed motifs! Here are ideas for a mushroom-and-animal entrance gate.

Many schools and childcare centers schedule their sports days in the fall, don’t they? When you think of autumn, motifs like mushrooms, autumn leaves, and animals preparing for winter come to mind! This time, let’s create a cute entrance gate featuring mushrooms and animals.

Using an overall autumn color palette will make it easier to keep the whole design balanced.

Give it a try!

Halloween entrance gate

Kids make it! Here are ideas for a Halloween entrance gate.

Do you think making the entrance gate is the teacher’s job? This time, let’s create one together with the kids and have fun! Once you’ve covered cardboard with purple or orange construction paper, you’re ready to go.

Make jack-o’-lanterns out of tissue paper, craft candy motifs with colored plastic bags, and decorate the gate.

In no time, you’ll have a colorful and pop-style entrance gate—give it a try!

Panda Entrance Gate

A cute panda is the landmark! Here are some ideas for a panda-themed entrance gate.

It’s also a fun idea to use motifs derived from the school or park’s name.

The smiling panda that looks like it’s peeking out is so adorable and soothing—many people will love it! It seems well-balanced to stack cardboard or boxes, cover them with poster paper or colored construction paper, and decorate with flower motifs and more.

This idea would also work great as a photo spot to create lasting memories of the sports day event!