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 (41–50)
Message Card Book
Message cards that graduates send to those who supported them are a classic gift at farewell events.
And those cherished message cards are something you’ll want to bind into a card book and keep forever.
So why not decorate the cover of that card book by hand and give it as a gift? Use beautiful fabrics and ribbons to create an original card book.
With simple materials, easy steps, and plenty of ideas, make a wonderful message card book that will be remembered.
Gifts I want to give my teacher at graduation: presents that convey my gratitude (51–60)
balloon flower
Balloons are perfect for celebrations and parties, so they’re also great for handmade graduation gifts! Here’s an introduction to “balloon flowers,” where spring-like floral materials are sealed inside a latex balloon.
Since you can get almost all the supplies at the 100-yen shop, they’re surprisingly easy to make.
Use a tool made by cutting off the mouth of a plastic bottle to insert your favorite flowers into the balloon.
You’ll be placing the flowers into the balloon while it’s not inflated, which can be a bit tricky, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be fine! Add air at the end, and your cute gift is complete.
Try making one while picturing the smile on the recipient’s face!
Diploma for the Teacher
A graduation ceremony is a milestone, and there may be teachers who leave the school at the same time as the students.
How about sending those teachers a diploma as well, to celebrate their new beginning? If you arrange it so that after the students receive their diplomas, the final one is presented to the teacher, it will convey, along with surprise, a strong sense of camaraderie.
It’s also recommended to read the text of the diploma aloud; paying attention to the wording and even adding a humorous touch could make the moment even more exciting.
Mason jar with a message
Mason jars are a type of tableware used for things like salads, but because many have stylish designs, they’re also hugely popular as interior decor.
If you want to adapt them into a graduation-themed gift, a great idea is to fill the jar with small message cards rolled up and tied with ribbons, or to place mementos inside beads or colored sand and present it as a keepsake.
In some countries, people even roll up dollar bills and pack them into the jar as a graduation gift.
For Japanese people, that might feel quite novel, right?
Message relay
A message relay, where a sketchbook with written messages is passed along like a relay, is a great gift from students to teachers and from teachers to graduates! It can be filmed anywhere, and you can also have people send in their video clips for editing, so you can include messages from teachers who were transferred or students who moved away during the three years.
That’s another appealing point.
The words from teachers and the feelings of the students, preserved in a tangible form, will surely support one another’s lives in the years to come.
Handmade bookmark
Handmade bookmarks have a unique warmth that only handcrafted items can convey, and you can tailor them to the recipient’s tastes, making them perfect as graduation gifts.
For the base, use materials that are easy to size, such as clear folders or thick paper, and create an original bookmark by adding stickers, cherished photos, drawings, or a message.
If you want to make the bookmark more durable, laminating it at the end will protect your work and make it more practical for everyday use.
Give it a try and create a one-of-a-kind handmade bookmark!
photo karuta cards
If you’re aiming for a slightly humorous gift, how about a photo karuta set? With each student’s headshot and a personalized message printed on the cards, it might bring back memories of the days the whole class spent together—and even draw a few chuckles as you look through them.
If you ask everyone to bring the gifted karuta to the class reunion, it’ll surely spark lively conversation there, too.
It also pairs well as an add-on to classic, heartfelt gifts like photo albums or message boards!