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Let's give this on the final day of daycare training! A gift made with origami

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

On the final day of your childcare practicum, why not prepare a special origami gift for the children?

Here are some easy origami ideas!

There are many lovely ideas that let you put your heart into them.

Try expressing your gratitude to the children with origami.

Attach a warm message to each finished piece and give it to the children—the room will surely be filled with smiles.

Create a heartwarming finale and wonderful memories of your practicum by making origami gifts.

Give this on the last day of your childcare practicum! Origami gifts (21–30)

Endlessly Spinning Kaleidoscope

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Endlessly Spinning Kaleidoscope

How about giving “infinite spinning kaleidoscopes” to kids who love mysterious things? They’re easy to make using just two sheets of origami paper, so both the cost and effort are minimal.

Instead of something ordinary, a playful toy that naturally captures children’s interest makes an ideal gift! If you care about looks, try changing up the materials—mix and match colors, use shiny foil origami, or patterned paper.

It’s a present that will make the giver excited too, wondering how the kids will react.

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Poyoyon Snake

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A humorous gift! Here’s an idea for a bouncy snake.

When we think of snakes, we picture reptiles with long, smooth bodies, right? For children, they might have a cute image of snakes from picture books.

This time, let’s make a unique snake out of origami! When you press the finished snake with your finger, it moves with a playful boing, so try playing with it together with the kids.

It’s a great way to create new memories at the end of the activity!

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Let's give this on the last day of nursery practicum! Origami gift ideas (31–40)

Pop-up card

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When you open the card, multiple hearts pop out.

Here’s how to make a card that’s sure to delight children who love heart shapes.

Draw a heart on construction paper, then draw several smaller hearts inside it.

Cut out the hearts with scissors, but there’s a key point: make your cuts so the heart shapes aren’t completely separated—don’t cut them all the way through.

Attach the heart-shaped construction paper to the card base.

Apply double-sided tape to the center and the tip of each heart slit.

This creates the pop-up mechanism.

Add a heartfelt message to finish.

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In conclusion

Here are some gift ideas you can give to the children on the last day of your childcare practicum.

Before preparing any gifts, be sure to check with the center in advance to confirm that giving gifts to the children is allowed.

If you add a portrait or a personalized message for each child, your feelings will come across even more.

Imagine their smiling faces as you create a wonderful gift for them.