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[Handmade] Easy-to-make, handmade items for preschool entry

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.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Here are some ideas for handmade items to prepare for your children’s start of kindergarten!

Why not choose your child’s favorite fabrics and patterns together and create one-of-a-kind special items?

The warmth of handmade pieces will bring smiles to your child’s face.

Even first-timers will find plenty of easy projects to make!

Enjoy the process, and create wonderful kindergarten items that will become lasting memories.

Creations made with love will make your child’s first day even more special!

[Handmade] Easy-to-make, handcrafted items for starting kindergarten (11–20)

Quilted lesson bag

Quilted Lesson Bag [Preschool/School Entrance Items]

Quilted lesson bag

Once your child starts going to kindergarten or daycare, the number of things they need to bring—like craft supplies and worksheets—goes up, right? That’s when a lesson bag comes in handy.

It’s a simple tote made with soft quilted fabric; add a pocket on the outside for small items like pencils, and you’ve got a bag they can use every day.

Store-bought ones can sometimes be too big for little kids, can’t they? Making one yourself is a great option—you can size it to fit your child’s body and make it easy for them to use!

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cup holder

How to Make a Cup Bag (Lined Drawstring Bag with Gusset) [Preschool Preparation]

cup holder

In daycare or kindergarten where there are lots of friends, it’s important to make sure children can clearly tell which item is theirs.

A personal cup, used at mealtimes, snack times, and for toothbrushing afterward, is one of those items.

Let’s make a drawstring pouch with a gusset that’s sized to hold a cup and a toothbrush.

Because it’s a drawstring type, it’s easy for small children to use.

Also, since it will be washed many times, make it sturdy.

Use fabric in a favorite pattern or color and try making a handmade drawstring cup pouch!

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shoe bag

Handmade video, kindergarten/school entrance goods (shoe bag)

shoe bag

The season for starting a new life comes with lots to prepare.

That’s true for children entering daycare or kindergarten as well.

From lesson bags and seat cushion covers to bags for gym clothes and lunch uniforms, there are many items the school will likely ask you to provide.

Among these essentials is a basic entrance item: a shoe bag.

Let’s try making one by hand.

If the design is too complicated, it can be hard for small children to put their shoes in easily, so keep the construction simple.

If you make it with fabric in your child’s favorite pattern or color, they’ll recognize it as their own right away, and going to school will feel exciting and fun.

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Lesson bag with gusset and pocket

How to Make a Basic Lesson Bag with Gusset, Pocket, and Lining ♪ Cutting Sizes Included

Lesson bag with gusset and pocket

A lesson bag that’s useful in many situations.

It’s perfect for carrying picture books, worksheets, drawing supplies, or study sets.

But with a standard lesson bag, have you ever found it hard to pack bulkier, three-dimensional items? In preschool and kindergarten, there are times when children need to bring tools or projects for crafts—things with volume.

That’s when a gusseted lesson bag comes in handy.

With a gusset, the bottom is more stable, making it easier to carry 3D items.

It’s always useful to have one, so give making one a try!

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placemat

[Placemat] How to make it – Reversible and usable on both sides! Items for starting nursery or school

placemat

A placemat that makes daily bento or school lunch time more fun.

If you lay it under your plate or bento box, it brightens up the table, and even if something spills, cleanup is much easier.

Let’s try making one by hand! The basics are to prepare two pieces of fabric you like and bond them together.

Of course, you can add a border, and decorating with patches makes it extra cute.

Also, if you use water-repellent fabric, you can simply wipe off dirt and keep it clean, making laundry easy too! Just thinking about the design and features is enough to get you excited!

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drawstring pouch

How to Make an Unlined Drawstring Change-of-Clothes Bag (Ruffled Opening) – Also Great for Preschool/School Entrance Prep

drawstring pouch

Let’s make an easy-to-use, unlined drawstring bag with a ruffled opening.

Since there’s no lining, it’s best to choose a slightly thicker fabric.

When entering daycare or kindergarten, you’re often asked to prepare various bags like lunch bags, gym bags, and shoe bags.

It’s very convenient if you learn just one method of making them.

If the school specifies sizes, you can easily adjust to match.

Use your child’s favorite fabric to create a one-of-a-kind original bag.

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[Handmade] Easy-to-make DIY preschool/kindergarten items (21–30)

Seal felt patch

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Perfect for getting ready for preschool or elementary school! Many of you may have bought ready-made items but still want to add a patch so your child can immediately recognize their own things. Here’s how to make simple cut-and-stick patches♪ ============ ■ Materials • Sticker felt • Pattern/template of the design you want as a patch • Scissors • Tape ■ How to make 1. Stick the template onto the sticker felt and cut it out with scissors. 2. Cut out the smaller parts in the same way. 3. Attach the parts onto the cut-out base to finish. ============#tomonite Tominite #School Enrollment Preparation Goods Enrollment Preparation Wappen Handmade patch
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With just a little extra effort, you can transform ready-made items into originals! Here are some ideas for sticker felt patches.

These are perfect for anyone who isn’t comfortable using a needle and thread.

Since the felt is the sticker type, it’s great that you can easily cut and stick it on.

With less sewing required, this could be ideal for busy parents, too.

Creating motifs your child likes or marks assigned by the preschool will also make it easier to tell belongings apart.

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