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Recommended decorations for kindergarten graduation! A collection of DIY wall displays and decoration ideas

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

I want to try making handmade decorations for the kindergarten graduation ceremony, but I don’t know where to start…

Many teachers may feel the same way.

The truth is, you can create gorgeous decorations to brighten arches and aisles using everyday items.

Here, we introduce decoration ideas perfect for graduation ceremonies, such as paper fans and garlands.

We’ve included a wide range—from easy projects to slightly more elaborate designs—so you’re sure to find a method that suits you.

With heartfelt handmade decorations, create a special space to celebrate the children as they take their next step!

Recommended Decorations for Graduation Ceremonies! A Collection of DIY Wall and Décor Ideas (21–30)

Phalaenopsis orchids made with tsumami-zaiku (traditional folded-fabric craft)

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Phalaenopsis orchids made with tsumami-zaiku (traditional folded-fabric craft)

Phalaenopsis orchids, which look like butterflies fluttering, are perfect flowers for celebratory occasions.

Decorations featuring phalaenopsis motifs can bring both poise and elegance to an interior.

Let’s express the orchid’s beautiful petals through tsumami-zaiku, which takes advantage of the soft texture of chirimen crepe fabric.

Tsumami-zaiku pieces, made by folding small squares of chirimen, possess a delicate quality.

That delicacy also conveys the feelings of the maker.

Displaying them on walls or message boards creates a festive, radiant atmosphere.

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crepe streamer

A ribbon-like decoration item: crepe streamers.

They come in a variety of colors, and since they’re wider than paper tape, they create a more striking effect.

You can line up different colors like stripes, or cut slits to add unique patterns.

They also look great when combined with balloons or garlands to create a cohesive theme.

Because they can transform into many kinds of decorations depending on how you use them, consider using them to decorate for a preschool graduation ceremony.

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A large accordion-like rainbow

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No pattern needed! It moves! It wiggles! The freely shapeable “Accordion Rainbow”! / “Is an ordinary rainbow not enough for you?” Then this evolved rainbow art is for you! Just fold construction paper like an accordion and you’ve got a big, movable rainbow ✨ Use it on walls, play with kids… the possibilities are endless! Honestly, this is so fun you’ll want to make it even if it’s not for a school entrance ceremony 😂 You can pose it any way you like, so it might even work as a banner…!? What would you use it for? 🤣 If you like, tell me in the comments! Wait, another rainbow again!? 🤣🫱 Since it’s a three-day weekend this week, we did a “Triple Rainbow!” feature ♪ \Make childcare more fun! And a little easier!/ We want to deliver two kinds of “easy” to childcare teachers. We’ll keep sharing materials and ideas to make childcare easy-breezy, so we’d love a follow if you’re interested! POPOSHOP aims to be the 100-yen/300-yen shop for childcare. We also offer ready-to-use materials and finished items perfect for busy childcare teachers 😊#Childcare Crafting Childcare Ideas #Making Play Nursery teacher / Childcare worker Production ideas Entrance Ceremony graduation ceremony (for kindergarten/preschool)Rainbow
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If you could freely shape it, it seems like your ideas for decorating a room would really expand, right? Here’s a decoration that could make that wish come true, using an accordion-fold.

Prepare about four colors of construction paper—red, yellow, blue, and so on.

Cut each sheet into strips and glue them together end to end.

Then fold the glued strip in an accordion style to create a long, freely movable rainbow.

You can attach it over an entrance in the shape of a rainbow or make a circle and stick it on the wall—your creativity will broaden how you can express it.

A rainbow design is also perfect for celebrating people who are about to embark on a new chapter in their lives.

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A flower floating in midair

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Easy diy floating flower photo backdrop💐I used a round backdrop stand with a fitted white cover, then cut faux flowers into individual stems and safety pinned each one to the fabric to make them look like they were floating. This project turned out even prettier than I had pictured! #photobackdrop #floatingflower #floralbackdrop #partydecor #graduationparty #partysetup #diyproject #creatorsearchinsights
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You know the base frame with fabric stretched over it that’s used for embroidery? This idea uses an enlarged version of that, and you decorate it with flowers.

Because the base is big, it makes the flowers look like they’re floating in midair—so pretty! It works as a wall decoration on its own and would also be great as a photo spot.

You can use fresh flowers or handmade paper flowers.

If you design it to highlight the fabric on the base, it gives an elegant impression, and if you decorate it with an abundance of flowers, it creates a glamorous look.

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Save time with layered cutting! Spring garland

[Spring] Time-saving by layered cutting: Hanging decorations [Preschool Graduation Ceremony] [Entrance Ceremony]

Save time with layered cutting! Spring garland

Layer sheets of construction paper and cut them together to quickly create cute pieces.

These hanging fairy decorations are perfect for the warm atmosphere of a preschool graduation ceremony.

While the fairies differ in gestures and expressions, most of them are made from the same shapes of construction paper parts.

By stacking and cutting identical shapes for faces, clothes, and other parts, you can save time on your projects.

Many schools hold graduation ceremonies at the end of the school year, don’t they? Try making a spring garland using stacked cutting to shorten your crafting time and put it up as a decoration.

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Flowers made with paper plates and origami

A one-of-a-kind flower made with paper plates and origami! Perfect for spring wall decorations like graduation and entrance ceremonies!

Flowers made with paper plates and origami

Paper plates are perfect for crafts because they can be arranged in many ways.

Prepare paper plates and origami paper, and cut the origami into petal shapes.

Place the paper plate at the bottom and layer the petal-shaped origami on top to form a flower.

You’ll end up with a beautiful flower made of petals in various colors.

Besides origami, you can also make flowers from tissue paper and stick them onto the paper plate for a cute look.

Since you can create three-dimensional pieces, they will look festive when displayed on a wall, making the room a fitting setting for children’s graduation ceremonies.

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Make it with kids! Cherry blossom wall art using color spray

Kimie Gangi’s spring wall display: “Cherry Blossom Haze made with Color Spray” (spattering)

Make it with kids! Cherry blossom wall art using color spray

Let’s try creating a cherry blossom haze with color spray.

First, make a stencil.

Any paper is fine—cut out a cherry blossom shape to create your stencil.

Making several different shapes will look beautiful.

Once the stencils are ready, arrange them on a backing sheet, then spray from above using magenta printer ink from a 100-yen shop diluted with water and put into a spray bottle.

The key is to spray from above like a mist.

Once it dries, shift the stencils and spray again.

Decorating an entire wall with this will look very luxurious.

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