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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 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.
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!

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

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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How to draw a floral decorative frame

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How to draw a floral decorative frame

Introducing how to draw a floral decorative border to adorn a message card filled with gratitude.

You will use a message card, color markers, and a black ballpoint pen.

First, draw a ribbon with a gentle curve along the bottom of the card.

Next, use color markers to draw flowers and leaves slightly above the ribbon at an angle.

The key here is to place the card diagonally and leave small gaps as you draw.

Add lines with the black ballpoint pen to finish the bouquet illustration.

Try using it to brighten up a congratulatory message for graduating kindergarteners.

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Pop-up with a bouquet that pops out

A handmade popup card with a bouquet bursting with flowers—featuring a bear and a bunny. 🌷 #flowers #schoolEntrance #graduation #messageCard #handmade #stayAtHome #birthdayCard #celebration #weddingGift #babyGift #handmadeCard

Pop-up with a bouquet that pops out

Here’s an idea for a popup card with a bouquet that springs out.

You’ll need colored construction paper, three types of craft punches, scissors, glue, sequins, beads, colored pens, and other decorative materials like stickers.

First, cut out and make an animal motif from the paper to serve as the base.

Next, create the bouquet pieces from paper that will form the pop-up mechanism.

Finally, attach beads and sequins to the flowers made with the craft punches, then stick them on while adjusting the balance so they form a bouquet—and you’re done! This sparkling card is sure to shine at a preschool graduation ceremony.

Give it a try!

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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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Fluffy cloud and hot-air balloon hanging decoration

Feel the sky with the cute hanging decoration “Fluffy Cloud and Hot Air Balloon” ☁

Fluffy cloud and hot-air balloon hanging decoration

If you want to create lively decorations, we recommend this one with lots of hot air balloons floating under clouds! First, prepare two sets of origami sheets cut into quarters, then cut them into shapes like the rounded part of a balloon and glue all the pieces together.

Attach a string there, and for the basket where people ride, thread a large bead underneath.

For the clouds, stack about 10 sheets of white tissue or flower paper, accordion-fold them, spread them out, and shape them into clouds.

After that, just combine the clouds and the balloons you made and you’re done! It’s also recommended to make the balloons with origami in various colors and patterns!

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Original preschool graduation certificate holder

[Graduation Project] Decorate with sparkly, cute materials ✨ Have fun decking it out and make your own original kindergarten graduation certificate holder!

Original preschool graduation certificate holder

A preschool graduation certificate is proof of your hard work, so you’ll want to display it at home.

Let’s make an original certificate holder! Prepare a frame that fits the size of the certificate, and press clay firmly along the front border.

Before the clay dries, embed your favorite pieces like beads or buttons.

To keep the pieces from falling off when the clay dries, use glue to secure the decorations as well.

Some children may feel anxious about leaving a familiar place, but with this custom certificate holder, they might look forward to the graduation ceremony a little more.

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Message card with a hot air balloon and balloons

[Birthday] How to Make a Birthday Card with Hot Air Balloons and Balloons

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!

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