Handmade Messages for Teachers at Graduation: A Collection of Ideas to Express Your Gratitude
As graduation from kindergarten approaches, many of you may be thinking about expressing your gratitude to the teachers who have cared for your children.
A message card from a child to their teacher makes a wonderful gift that conveys the warmth of something handmade.
In this article, we introduce ideas for message cards perfect for graduation.
We’ve gathered a wide range of options—from vibrant designs using flowers and photos, to interactive cards with fun pop-up elements, and even group message albums.
Try creating a heartfelt, one-of-a-kind message card.
A thank-you message from parents to teachers (1–10)
At many schools, graduation messages are sent from parents to teachers.
These are important messages for conveying gratitude for all the care and support given until now.
While I’m sure teachers appreciate any story or episode shared by parents, those writing the messages may worry about things like whether they’re being disrespectful or getting too carried away.
Here, we’ll introduce sample messages and ideas specifically for “parents to teachers.” Combine a few ideas to create a heartfelt message that truly conveys your feelings.
Lovely message cards you can make with 100-yen shop items!
A handmade message card for a teacher is best when it conveys that warm, handmade touch.
Still, if you’re not confident about crafting and are wondering what to do, here’s a recommended idea.
You can easily make a lovely card using supplies from a 100-yen shop.
Use adhesive tape glue to attach your favorite patterned paper to the base card.
Trim off any excess.
Then, arrange and stick on washi tape and flake stickers while checking the balance—and you’re done! Write your message with your child, putting your feelings into it.
Endless with a single sheet of paper
The mysterious endless card that you can open again and again makes a strong impression and is a great idea for bringing a smile to the recipient’s face.
It’s easy to make if you have patterned origami paper, stickers, ribbon, or beads, so it’s also recommended as a craft to do with children.
On a 20 cm square sheet of paper, score fold lines every 5 cm both vertically and horizontally.
Using a ruler to make firm lines is the key! Cut out the center section, then fold so it opens and flips back and forth—this completes the base.
Attach a photo divided into four parts, add a pocket for a card, and you’re done! Decorate with ribbons and stickers as you like.
Message card made with design paper
Let’s use photos full of memories to create a heartfelt message! This idea can be made using only supplies from a 100-yen shop, so it’s easy to try.
Fold a half-size sheet of kraft paper in half, round off the corners, and write the teacher’s name on the cover.
It’s cute to print the name on a computer and paste on each letter, but handwriting works well too.
For the inside of the card, decorate with designer paper and photos.
We recommend using pictures that show growth or commemorative photos taken with the teacher.
Give it a try and make a wonderful card that will leave a lasting impression!
When you hold it over a memento, a video plays.
Graduation from kindergarten is one of the big milestones for children and their parents.
The teachers who have watched over the kids every day at the school feel the same way too.
How about a surprise gift for the teachers: recording the children’s messages in a video? There’s a great app that lets you view a video just by holding a smartphone over a keepsake.
The best part is that it can be watched anytime on a device everyone has on hand.
Seeing how much the children have grown will surely make the teachers happy.
A handmade album to give to the teacher
A handmade album filled with gratitude from the whole class to a teacher who has meant so much feels wonderfully warm and becomes a lasting memory, doesn’t it? The teacher who receives it is sure to be moved.
First, prepare a slightly larger album as the base.
On the first page, paste a message everyone came up with together and some memorable photos, and make it more fun to open by adding pop-up or interactive elements.
Write a poem dedicated to the teacher, and for the final page, finish by adding individual messages from each person.
Decorating with 3D stickers or nonwoven fabric to give it an original touch is also highly recommended.
Communicating a child’s growth
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZUBIVh9zA/During their time in kindergarten or daycare, the children have grown so much, haven’t they? How about clearly sharing that growth with the teachers? You could collect photos from admission to graduation, make an album, and add messages to it.
By looking back at the photos in chronological order, you can see the changes at a glance.
Revisiting memorable photos will also help you recall the milestones they achieved.
Above all, it’s a wonderful way to express your gratitude to the teachers who have watched over your child’s growth.
That I was able to attend with peace of mind thanks to my teacher.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCaZLR_PmAK/Include a sentence that conveys: “Because you were the teacher, we felt safe entrusting our child to you, and our child was able to go to school every day with peace of mind.” Teachers are human, so they surely have their own worries and doubts.
But trust from parents matters most.
Since you are a teacher whom the parents could confidently rely on, everything will be fine going forward—why not send that strong, reassuring message?
