Summary of handmade sign ideas for the sports day

Signboards using animals

As an idea for creating a pop-style look, here’s a concept that uses animals in the design.

This involves placing stylized (deformed) animals on the signboard.

For example, on a vertically long sign, you could design giraffes on both sides to act like a frame.

Or you could depict anthropomorphic animals enjoying a sports day.

The mood will change depending on how you express it—whether you craft it with construction paper or draw illustrations.

Feel free to brainstorm and give it a try.

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Children forming a circle

How about designing children forming a circle that evokes them working together harmoniously? Here’s an idea: arrange paper-cutout children in a circular shape.

You could also place the words “Sports Day” inside that circle.

As a variation, it might be nice to have them holding pom-poms to suggest dance or calisthenics.

If you use an event where participants form a circle as the motif, it will make the scene and atmosphere easier to convey.

If the sign is vertically long, we recommend letting some elements slightly extend beyond the edges when you paste them.

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Sign with balloons

It’s also a lovely idea to decorate the sports day signboard with balloons, which have a cheerful image.

For example, attaching colorful balloons to the blank areas of the signboard will give it a bright, festive feel.

Adding balloons to the sides or top can also make the signboard appear larger.

Try decorating with balloons that match the color and overall vibe of the signboard.

Using balloons in the same color family as the signboard will likely create a more cohesive look.

There are also uniquely shaped balloons available at reasonable prices, so those could be a great option too.

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Chalkboard art type

As a slightly unusual idea for a sports day sign, I suggest a chalkboard-art style.

This idea uses an item known as a chalkboard stand or blackboard.

Just like a regular chalkboard, you can write letters and draw illustrations with chalk, so feel free to finish it in the design you like.

By expressing the soft, muted tones unique to chalkboard art, you can wow everyone who sees it.

It also sounds fun to combine it with decorations made from other materials or with magnets.

A nice bonus is that a chalkboard stand can be erased as many times as you like, so you can change the design and reuse it in the years to come.

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Signboard with tissue-paper flowers

If you want everyone to create a signboard together, we recommend this signboard decorated with tissue-paper flowers.

Each person makes a flower with their favorite color of tissue paper, and then you attach them to the signboard.

Tissue-paper flowers have volume and convey a gentle, warm atmosphere, so they’ll brighten up a sports day in an instant.

The time spent making them together will likely remain a wonderful memory as well.

Tissue-paper flowers are easy enough for children to make, so please give it a try.

A signboard featuring caricatures of children

A must-see for anyone who wants to create a signboard bursting with children’s unique personalities and charm! How about incorporating children’s portraits into the signboard? By designing their own hairstyles, expressions, and skin tones, children can express themselves and build confidence.

Looking at each other’s work and exchanging comments also fosters a sense of mutual recognition.

And above all, a signboard created together by everyone will surely serve as a “badge of the team,” strengthening their bonds.

It will also boost their enthusiasm for the sports day! If you want to make your sports day special and memorable, be sure to take this idea as inspiration.

Blue sky, clouds, and a rainbow

Set against a backdrop of blue skies and fluffy clouds, this sign with its vibrant rainbow-colored lettering makes a striking impression that instantly brightens the viewer’s mood.

The blue of the sky seems to symbolize children’s future and potential, the clouds their freedom and carefree spirit, and the rainbow colors the individuality and diversity of each child.

It’s simple yet eye-catching, radiating brightness and warmth.

It would be fun to make one using paints together with children, too.

This lively, uplifting sign that feels like it could clear your mind—be sure to use it as inspiration.