Recommended for children's clubs! A roundup of popular prizes for kids
In neighborhood children’s clubs where local kids gather, a variety of events are held, such as festivals and volunteer activities.
At many of these events, prizes are given out to praise the children for their hard work.
However, when it comes time to prepare prizes, it can be hard to know what will make them happy.
In this article, we introduce prize ideas that are popular with kids and recommended for children’s clubs.
We’ve gathered a wide range of options—snacks, practical items, toys, and more—so please use this as a reference!
Recommended for children's clubs! A roundup of prizes popular with kids (1–10)
ribbon charmNEW!
If you make items in various colors, they’ll be perfect for supporting your favorite idols! First, for the ribbon, cut a single ribbon into parts and then glue them together to form one ribbon.
Decorate as you like with beads and more.
As another embellishment, try making a tassel using embroidery thread.
Take one strand, pass it through a jump ring, then thread it through the bundled embroidery thread to secure it.
After that, just trim the whole thing to a suitable length and it’s done.
Attach each decoration, including the ribbon, to a carabiner or similar, and you’re finished!
Handmade gemstone soapNEW!
As the name suggests, it looks wonderfully colorful like a gemstone! First, cut the glycerin soap into suitable pieces, divide it among about three paper cups, and heat in the microwave to melt.
Add your preferred soap colorants and glitter to each, mix, and chill in the freezer for about 10 minutes to set.
Once set, cut them into small pieces, then place a mix of the different colors into a paper cup.
Pour in more melted glycerin soap, and set in the freezer for about another 10 minutes.
Once firm, cut into irregular, gem-like shapes—and you’re done! Enjoy the mysteriously beautiful look of mixed colors and glitter.
glowing toy
How about giving shiny, light-up toys as prizes for kids’ events? These glowing toys—familiar sights at festival stalls—are also appealing because they can be sourced at low cost.
There are many types, including bracelets, pendants, headbands, glasses, and swords—items that get both boys and girls excited! At festivals, Halloween, Christmas parties, and similar events, kids can put them on right away and have fun, so why not take this idea as a reference?
sticker
https://www.instagram.com/p/CxXnhjOpctP/When it comes to things kids love, stickers are a top pick! These days, even 100-yen shops carry a huge variety, making them an affordable option.
It might be a good idea to choose motifs that work for both boys and girls, such as popular character stickers, fancy designs, animals, or food.
In addition to the basics, you could also include options with a bit of added value—like puffy stickers, dress-up stickers, or stickers that come with a lottery element—which are sure to delight children.
pouch
https://www.instagram.com/p/CH95ITmAbHn/Pouches make great prizes that any child would love—fashion-conscious kids can use them for lip balm or hair accessories, and kids who love games can use them for game cartridges or earbuds.
Designs featuring trendy anime or characters will be especially popular.
Timeless options like Disney or Sanrio characters are always a safe bet, too.
If you need a large quantity, volunteers who are good at sewing could make them by hand to cut costs.
Handmade options could even include slightly larger pouches or pouch-shaped supply cases!
fun eraser
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdS71fHrjZU/When it comes to items that can be played with like toys or used as erasers, “novelty erasers” fit the bill.
These unique stationery items shine as participation prizes at events or as giveaways.
There’s a wide variety available, from food-themed designs like ramen and katsudon to adorable animal shapes.
Having a selection on hand can also spark conversations and encourage friends to trade with each other.
Why not consider giving novelty erasers as prizes that are sure to come in handy in all sorts of situations?
Cake towel
https://www.instagram.com/p/CniZ2jRJ2vp/Towels are something you can never have too many of! If plain towels feel a bit dull as a giveaway, why not make towel cakes? With their cute look, kids are sure to love them.
Just prepare two or three folded hand towels, line them up, and decorate them like a cake.
Wrapping them in film or aluminum foil, or topping them with parts like chocolate and strawberries would be lovely too! If you have the time, adding embroidery to the towels or choosing popular character designs for kids will make them even more appreciated.