A gift to give your teacher at graduation that conveys your gratitude
As graduation approaches, have you ever felt the urge to express your gratitude to the teachers who supported you? Words of thanks are wonderful on their own, but you might want to give something that will last.
Many people probably feel the same way.
If you’re going to give a gift, you want to choose something your teacher will truly appreciate, right? In this article, we’ll introduce gift ideas that are perfect for giving to teachers at graduation.
From practical items to heartwarming gifts, you’re sure to find inspiration to express your thanks!
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Gifts to give teachers at graduation that convey your gratitude (11–20)
Photo frame
Photo frames that let you display and enjoy memory-packed pictures are a classic gift, aren’t they? Just by getting creative with the photos you put inside, you can turn them into a stylish graduation surprise! Simply print your memorable photos on OHP film, a transparent sheet.
Print them in smaller sizes and display several in the frame.
You can also boost the style by playing with how you arrange them—like attaching them to a wire with wooden clips.
You’ll enjoy the excitement of printing the photos, too, so give it a try for inspiration!
flower clock
For a teacher who loves flowers, a flower clock makes a great gift.
If you’re thinking, “I want to give a handmade present,” a DIY kit for creating a custom flower clock is perfect! You can arrange the flowers freely around the clock and choose from several color options to match the teacher’s taste.
Flowers are included in the kit, but you can also add your own extra touches.
Fresh flowers wilt quickly, but the vivid beauty of preserved flowers sealed in the clock lasts almost indefinitely.
It would also be lovely to display a motif or photo that symbolizes the teacher alongside the flowers.
Handmade mug
Just draw on ceramics and bake! With Rakuyaki markers, you can easily create your own original mug.
Draw a teacher’s portrait, your favorite character, or favorite words on a ceramic or glass mug.
Then simply bake it in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 25 minutes and let it cool for about an hour—done! Before baking, the marker can be wiped off easily, so it’s great that you can redraw as many times as you like.
Add a message of thanks, and it becomes a touching gift that brings a tear to the eye every time it’s used.
portrait (caricature)
Bring laughter and tears to your teacher with a portrait! Hiring a professional is one option, but if the whole class works together to create it, it will touch your teacher’s heart even more.
Capture your teacher’s features and, with a touch of playful exaggeration and lots of care, present a portrait that might just bring them to tears.
It’s also a great idea to add messages from everyone in the class around the drawing.
It doesn’t have to be perfect! Put your gratitude into it, cooperate as a team, and create a one-of-a-kind piece in the world.
candy bouquet
When it comes to bouquets you can deliciously eat, candy bouquets are the best! Use your favorite individually wrapped snacks and candies as “flowers” to create the bouquet.
We’ll use colored construction paper as the wrapping paper, so please prepare your favorite color.
Once you’ve shaped the construction paper into a bouquet, fill it with sweets, cover it with a clear bag, and tie a ribbon to finish.
If you want a handle, use lollipops or attach a straw.
Research the teacher’s favorite treats and give it a try!
Handmade surprise box
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A surprise box that makes you excited to see what comes out is perfect for a gift! Since the boxes are arranged like matryoshka dolls, you get a little thrill each time you open a lid.
It’s very easy to make! Prepare boxes in different sizes, and for all but the innermost box, cut the corners so they can open out.
Stack them from the largest to the smallest, and on the sides, attach bags of candy or write messages like “Thank you.” For the final box, put in a gift that will be appreciated or a commemorative photo—come up with a moving surprise!
Gifts to Give Teachers at Graduation: Presents That Convey Your Gratitude (21–30)
Acrylic stand of a student’s photo
Let’s make your own acrylic stand using plastic shrink sheets you can even buy at 100-yen shops! It’ll be a gift that will help your teacher remember you anytime.
First, prepare a life-size photo of the acrylic stand.
Then cut the shrink sheet so that, after shrinking, it ends up at that size, and heat it in a toaster.
You’ll also make the base out of the shrink sheet, but if you put it straight into the toaster, the hole for attaching the stand will close up.
So be sure to fill the hole with silicone or something similar before heating.