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Ideas for handmade congratulatory messages to send for preschool and kindergarten graduation ceremonies

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 for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

How about brightening up the graduation ceremony with handmade congratulatory telegrams? Messages delivered to nursery or kindergarten graduation ceremonies feel especially warm because they’re made by hand with care.

Telegrams received at the ceremony are sure to become special memories for the children.

We’ll share lots of ideas that turn out beautifully even with materials from the 100-yen shop, such as ranunculus made from tissue paper, hearts that spin when opened, and pop-ups where a bouquet bursts out.

Please use these as inspiration and send the graduating children congratulatory messages filled with love!

I want to send these for nursery school and kindergarten graduation ceremonies! A collection of handmade congratulatory message ideas (11–20)

A heart card that spins around when opened

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Open it and be amazed! Here’s a card with a spinning heart that twirls when you open it.

You’ll need colored cardstock for the base, cardstock for the mechanism, heart-shaped cardstock, scissors, a craft knife, tape, double-sided tape, and thread.

First, cut a circular window in the mechanism cardstock and attach the thread across it.

Next, sandwich the thread by attaching the heart-shaped cardstock with double-sided tape.

Finally, adhere the mechanism piece to the colored base cardstock—and you’re done! How about sending love to kids with a twirling heart?

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Celebratory Sakura Message Board

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Celebratory Sakura Message Board

Why not create a celebratory telegram featuring blossoming cherry blossoms for graduation season? First, attach a sheet of paper sized to fit within the border of a colored shikishi board.

Next, spray a solution made by mixing refill printer ink onto paper cut into the shape of cherry blossom petals.

Then place the tinted petals on the shikishi and spray over the entire surface.

When you remove the petals, their silhouettes will appear; use a ballpoint pen or brush to draw the stamens.

Finally, arrange petals adorned with gold mizuhiki cords, and you’re done.

How about crafting a heartfelt congratulatory telegram for the graduates?

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Spiral Scroll-style Congratulatory Telegram

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The flower-shaped fastener is so cute! Let me introduce a congratulatory message that looks like a little scroll you can roll up.

What you’ll need: colored construction paper, white cardstock, glue stick, tape, craft glue, a pen, a pencil, white origami paper, scissors, and decorative materials like stickers.

The appeal of this idea is how simple the steps are.

Plus, once you remove the flower fastener, you can unroll the message card and read it, which is a fun touch.

The mood changes with the color of the paper, so try matching it to the venue’s decorations.

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A glamorous rose card

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Let me introduce a glamorous rose card.

You will need blue cardstock, cream cardstock, white cardstock, green cardstock, scissors, a ruler, a pencil, a pen, craft glue, and decorative materials such as pearl stickers.

The roses made by cutting the cardstock into spirals are a charming idea.

The large heart that pops up when you open the page is also striking.

In addition, using pearl-like decorations adds an elegant touch, so it’s highly recommended!

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Pop-up magical trick card

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We’d like to share an idea for a pop-up surprise card.

You’ll need square cardstock, a base sheet of construction paper, a message card, a ruler, a pencil, colored pens, scissors, a craft knife, glue, and decorative materials such as stickers.

The charm of this idea is the striking impact of the dynamically popping mechanism.

Although the mechanism involves some complex steps, imagining the children’s delighted faces as you make it is exciting! Be sure to give it a try and gift one!

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Rainbow popup card

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Rainbow popup card

A congratulatory telegram with a colorful rainbow theme is perfect for a kindergarten graduation, isn’t it? The illustration alone is beautiful, but turning it into a pop-up like a movable picture book could bring both joy and surprise.

The three-dimensional effect that evokes a rainbow arcing across the sky will convey your celebratory feelings more powerfully than words.

Since you can make it with easily accessible materials like colored construction paper and ribbons, try sending a one-of-a-kind congratulatory message.

And don’t forget to design it so the text of the message is easy to read.

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Perfect for nursery and kindergarten graduation ceremonies! A collection of handmade congratulatory telegram ideas (21–30)

A pop-up card with a bouquet of cherry blossoms

For graduations and school entrance! Easy ✩ How to Make a Cherry Blossom Bouquet [Pop-Up Card]

A pop-up card with a bouquet of cherry blossoms

We hope the cherry blossoms will be in bloom for the preschool graduation ceremony, but depending on the timing and the weather, they might not have opened yet or may have already fallen.

So how about a pop-up card featuring a bouquet of cherry blossoms that lets you give children the beauty of sakura no matter the conditions? It’s a three-dimensional piece made by turning paper-cut cherry blossoms into a bouquet.

I think this idea could be incorporated if you’re using a spread-style graduation certificate, so please feel free to use it as a reference.

Though it takes some effort, it will surely bring out the children’s wonderful, surprised smiles.

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