[Graduation Keepsakes] Gifts for Teachers and Children: A Collection of Heartfelt, Memorable Present Ideas
Are you wondering what gifts to give the children and teachers for the graduation ceremony or thank-you party? Because it’s a keepsake that will last in their memories, you want to deliver something truly special.
Here, we’ve gathered ideas perfect for graduation mementos from nursery and kindergarten.
From original goods featuring drawings by the children to practical items that can be personalized with names, there are plenty of heartfelt gift options.
Find a one-of-a-kind keepsake that captures the children’s growth!
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[Graduation Commemorative Gifts] Thoughtful Present Ideas for Teachers and Children That Will Leave a Lasting Impression (21–30)
A school pops out! Message card
Once the kindergarten graduation ceremony is over, they’ll be first graders from spring.
So how about incorporating school-themed motifs into the graduation certificate to envision a bright future? This idea uses a pop-up, making it perfect for a spread-style graduation certificate.
To ease any anxiety about the new school environment, adorn the area around the school with festive cherry blossoms, and finish it with a bright, gentle feel.
The pop-up mechanism is simple—just add a few folds to construction paper.
Handmade washi preschool graduation certificate
Making washi involves softening the fibers by boiling the bark of the source trees and pounding it with sticks, then whitening the color with bleach before breaking it down into pulp.
Next, a tool called a sugeta is used to form the mixture into flat sheets of paper.
It takes time and effort to produce even a single sheet of washi, which is precisely why it’s a perfect material for a commemorative preschool graduation certificate.
Once the washi is ready, decorate it with parts made from construction paper or similar materials to create a certificate that’s uniquely your own.
Every time you look at the graduation certificate, you’ll be reminded of the wonderful time everyone had making washi together.
[Graduation Commemoration Gifts] Presents You’ll Want to Give to Teachers and Children! A Collection of Memorable Gift Ideas (31–40)
Message card with a hot air balloon and balloons
Hot-air balloons floating in the blue sky evoke a bright future and a spirit of adventure.
Isn’t that the perfect motif for children graduating from kindergarten and heading to the new world of elementary school? In this idea, when you open a fold-out card, a three-dimensional balloon pops up in the center.
The envelope of the balloon is made by gluing together circles cut from construction paper, and it’s connected to the basket with twine.
Using colorful circular pieces for the envelope makes it more vibrant and will put the children in a joyful mood.
You can also write a message on the basket!
Congratulations, Rosetta!
Attaching rosettes to the children’s outfits for the graduation ceremony will make the occasion even more festive.
It’s recommended to use ribbons in the class color or in the children’s favorite colors when making the rosettes.
Writing the graduation date and a message on the back can make them feel even more special as keepsakes.
It’s a good idea to prepare enough materials for the number of children early and proceed after confirming the steps.
Including the children’s photos in the center of the rosettes is also recommended.
Original tumbler
Original tumblers seem perfect as practical, memorable gifts for a preschool graduation ceremony.
When drawing illustrations, it’s a good idea to choose a specific theme.
Prepare topics that are easy for children to imagine and draw, such as what they want to be in the future, a self-portrait, or a memorable event from their time at the preschool.
If you prepare the paper size for the drawings in advance, it may be easier to plan the space and margins according to how many people will be featured on the stainless steel bottles.
Be sure to create these as keepsakes to cherish the precious memories of preschool life.
thanks tag
Handmade thank-you tags made from paper clay, with a warm, personal touch, can be fun to create even when different age groups split up the tasks.
Prepare red, blue, yellow, and white paper clay, and knead and roll them carefully so the colors blend evenly.
Use cutters in shapes like stars, hearts, and animals to cut out the rolled clay.
Make a hole for the string by piercing it with a straw.
If you plan to decorate with message stamps or beads, it’s best to attach them before the clay dries.
After it dries, applying varnish will add extra shine and might turn it into an even more lovely gift.
Tablet case
Depending on the region, many elementary schools provide one tablet per student, so tablet cases are highly practical and are becoming popular as preschool graduation gifts.
If you’re making one by hand, check the size of the tablet used at the elementary school the child will attend and choose something with good cushioning.
If you’re giving a ready-made product, you can make it more unique by adding a favorite patch the child chose themselves or attaching a name tag, creating a one-of-a-kind tablet case.
Spending time thinking about colors and patterns may also become a special moment to reflect on cherished memories.