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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!

Ideas for Handmade Congratulatory Telegrams to Give at Nursery School and Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies (51–60)

Cards drawn using only dot pens

@mayumin214_fude
A simple and cute graduation celebration card made using only a dot pen!#Graduation from kindergarten graduation ceremony (for kindergarten/preschool)Message Card #Text Overlay Video Translation Congratulations Translation Translation
♬ Really Like You – Gyubin

Letters that look like illustrations! Here are some ideas for cards drawn using only a dot pen.

A dot pen has a springy tip that lets you create dots in various sizes.

Let’s make cards that children will love.

If you arrange the characters for “graduation from kindergarten” (sotsuen) to look like they’re holding hands, it creates a cute illustration.

Decorating around the letters with motifs like hearts and stars will finish it off as a festive message card.

Try drawing while experimenting with different touches.

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A pop-up card with a panda

@hapibacrafts
Perfect for graduation/admission season and Mother’s Day! We’ve started selling a template that lets you make a pop-up message card where a panda jumps out of a bouquet! Open the bouquet section of the card, and a panda “peeks” out! It’s a vertical message card with an adorable pop-up mechanism. We have a detailed how-to video. The easy-to-use template is available on minne! → https://minne.com/items/39384983 With its bouquet motif, it’s great not only for birthdays but for many celebratory occasions. Also recommended for little kids and panda lovers.What you’ll need:- Construction paper (details on page 2)- Glue (paper glue recommended)- Double-sided tape (10 mm width)- Craft knife, ruler, and scissors- Black pen (PROCKEY recommended)(Optional but handy)- Craft punch: 3/16 circle- Tweezers“HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRAFTS (Hapikura)” → https://minne.com/@hapibaOperating site: Happy Birthday Project (https://www.hapiba.com/) Production: Nabechin (https://www.instagram.com/hapiba/ ） Pop-up mechanism Bouquet Card Mother's Day Card Graduation card Graduation Card (for preschool/kindergarten)Handmade album #HandmadeCard Panda #panda Birthday card Birthday card #birthdaycard #popupcard Pop-up card Interactive/Pop-up Album Pop-up card #ConstructionPaperCrafts Papercraft Childcare Nursery teacher / Childcare worker #Childcare Crafting Rhythmic #Nabechin Message Card #BirthdaySurprise
♪ Silent – Yua

Let’s celebrate with pandas, known for their gentle and cute image! Here are ideas for a pop-up card featuring a panda.

Pandas, who also appear in the “Panda, Rabbit, Koala” fingerplay, are surely familiar animals to children.

Let’s make a pop-up card with a panda, characterized by its round face and big, bright eyes.

When you open this card, a panda peeks out from a bouquet, and when you close it, the panda hides back inside the flowers.

Kids will definitely be amazed by this clever mechanism! It would also be lovely to arrange it as a heart-shaped bouquet.

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Message bouquet

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A pop-up surprise for the kids! Here are some message bouquet ideas.

Many preschools decorate the graduation ceremony venue with colorful flowers, don’t they? This time, let’s make the messages with a flower theme too.

Create flowers from construction paper, attach stems made from origami, and finish by wrapping them using items like doilies—done! It’s an idea that’s fun to make and delightful to receive.

And message bouquets are guaranteed to look great in photos!

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A card for group messages

@peacefulheart.yun
A message card that can stand up for display and is also great for group messages (yosegaki) 😊#HandmadeCard Group message card / Joint message (Yosegaki)Message CardGift
♬ sangatsu no kaerimichi – HIRAIDAI

It’s so nice that you can stand it up for display! Here are some ideas for a card you can use for group messages.

Many preschools and kindergartens have teachers write messages to the children who are graduating, right? This idea is perfect for that.

The card is tri-fold, and if you include a space to attach a photo, it can double as a photo stand.

The group message section uses a balloon motif that pops open, so the children will be excited to read the messages! Give it a try.

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Ideas for Handmade Congratulatory Telegrams to Send at Nursery and Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies (61–70)

hand-drawn illustration card

@chiko303
Congratulations on your graduation from kindergarten 🌷hand-drawn illustration Translation Message Card #Nursery school #Kindergarten #Graduation from kindergarten Congratulations
♪ Original Song – NORAUTA – NORAUTA

We’d like to share ideas for hand-drawn illustration cards that convey a teacher’s kindness and warm presence.

Some children even request, “I love your drawings, teacher!” Why not create a special message card featuring illustrations that only you can draw? The unique charm and warmth of hand-drawn art will gently touch the children’s hearts.

Adding color with colored pencils or pastels will give it a soft, gentle finish.

It’s also lovely to draw a motif that each child likes!

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Masking tape card

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Masking tape card

Here’s a handmade washi tape card idea that will leave a lasting impression on children.

The more patterns and designs of washi tape you use, the nicer the card will turn out.

These days, you can find a variety of washi tapes even at 100-yen shops, so try making use of them.

Stick packing tape onto printer paper, then apply several kinds of washi tape on top.

Cut the taped section to fit the card you’re making.

Create the card by arranging the washi tape like a collage.

How about adding a message or an illustration for the kids to the finished card?

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A card with potted flowers that pop out

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A card with potted flowers that pop out

Let’s make a card that reveals a pop-up flowerpot and a big flower when you open it.

Prepare two sheets of construction paper for the base, and cut a slit for the flowerpot in one of them.

This will create the pop-up flowerpot.

Fold and cut construction paper to make the flower that will sit in the center of the card, then insert it into the pop-up flowerpot and glue it in place.

Try adding your own touches, like making a butterfly near the flower or decorating the flowerpot with polka dots.

Children are sure to feel delighted by this bright, cheerful card with a big flower.

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