At the End of Preschool Practicum: Simple and Cute Handmade Gifts
As your childcare practicum draws to a close, many of you may be thinking, “I want to give a little present to the children I had such a fun time with.” But during a busy placement, there isn’t much time to carefully decide what to give, is there? So this time, we’re sharing ideas for gifts you can give the children at the end of your practicum.
From message cards and bouquets that convey your feelings directly, to playful toys like spinning tops and pinwheels, and even wearable items like necklaces and rosettes—there are plenty of ideas! Imagine the happy faces of the adorable children and put your heart into making them.
And don’t forget to check with the preschool in advance to make sure it’s okay to give gifts to the children!
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At the End of Childcare Practice: Simple and Cute Handmade Gifts (41–50)
A Pacchincho that looks like a flower
How about giving Pakuncho, a cute toy that even looks like a flower, as a gift for children? The charm of this idea is that you can make it with just a single sheet of origami—no scissors or glue needed! It’s a creative twist on traditional origami, perfect for times when the usual feels a bit plain or boring.
Since both the front and back colors of the paper show, it turns out beautifully with double-sided or patterned origami.
Put your fingers in and move it vertically and horizontally to play—it’s sure to bring smiles to children’s faces!
Snap camera
It’s so fun to play with! Let me introduce the idea of a “Pachin Camera.” How about giving a Pachin Camera as an origami gift? It’s an origami camera you can make with simple steps, and the little origami mechanism is such a fun idea.
It’s adorable to see children play, expand their imagination, and pretend to take photos saying, “Say cheese!” It can be used for make-believe play or pretend photography, so it seems like it will broaden the ways kids can have fun.
On the last day of your childcare practicum, let’s make even more memories with a Pachin Camera made of origami!
A medal you can engrave a name on
The design is stylish and cool! Here’s an idea for a medal where you can write a name.
By adding a little twist to the classic way of folding a medal, you can create a stylish, cool medal with a space to write a name.
We recommend using origami paper that’s colored on both sides! By creating a space in the center to write a name, you can express your gratitude to each child individually.
It’s also nice to add a memory of playing together.
The warm, handcrafted feel unique to origami is part of its charm.
shuriken
An origami idea that’s been loved for ages! Let me introduce the shuriken.
It’s one of the origami creations that imitates a traditional Japanese throwing star.
While shuriken are known as weapons used by ninja, origami shuriken are often enjoyed as toys or decorations.
Why not take this opportunity to make some as gifts for children? All you need are two sheets of origami paper.
When forming the shuriken shape, it’s important to make crisp, firm creases.
If the folds aren’t sharp, the finished shape can easily fall apart.
Keep these key points in mind as you complete it.
Medal made with a ribbon
Write a message or name in the center of the medal and give it as a gift! Here are some ideas for medals made with ribbons.
Many people love the gentle feel and cute finish that ribbon materials create, don’t they? This time, we’re introducing medal ideas that use ribbons and can be given with illustrations or handwritten messages.
After cutting cardstock into a circle, use double-sided tape or craft glue to attach the ribbon to the back, folding it as you go.
On the cardstock, write a message for each child and present it to them.
Endless Card
Why not give an “endless card” as a handmade gift to show your appreciation to the children? The key points are that you can make it with just a single sheet of origami paper and you can freely decorate all four sides.
That way, you can include fun memories you shared with the kids and personalized messages for each of them! The card itself is easy to make with simple folding and cutting, so it’s not a burden, and you can also customize it with photos and stickers or add three-dimensional touches with ribbons.
Finish it as a special item that all the children will love, and create the best memory on the final day of your childcare practicum.
In conclusion
How were the handmade gift ideas? Did you find the perfect present to express how you feel? The teaching practicum that once seemed so daunting will surely leave you overflowing with feelings that make it hard to part from the children on the final day. Give them the present and make your last moments together something truly special.