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Handmade gifts for Respect for the Aged Day! A collection of popular craft ideas in childcare

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With Respect for the Aged Day coming up, how about enjoying some exciting craft projects with preschool and kindergarten children? Here, we introduce fun ideas tailored to different ages—like a glasses stand, a tea canister, and a cute fingerprint tree.

Encourage the children to create a one-of-a-kind, special gift filled with gratitude for their beloved grandparents.

Imagine the children’s smiles and their grandparents’ delight as you enjoy making heartfelt presents together! Since the children’s creations are regarded as works of art, the term “seisaku” (制作) is used in the text to mean “production/creation.”

Handmade Gifts for Respect for the Aged Day: A Collection of Popular Craft Ideas in Childcare (1–10)

[Age 5] Paper-clay Coaster

Respect-for-the-Aged Day Gift Craft: Making Paper-Clay Coasters at Preschool (For 4–5-year-olds, Kindergarten Seniors)

[Age 5] Paper-clay Coaster

It would be wonderful if your beloved grandparents were delighted to receive a handmade gift.

In autumn, there’s Respect for the Aged Day.

How about giving them a hand-crafted paper clay coaster? What children can do varies a bit depending on their age when they’re little.

This paper clay coaster is a project suitable for children around 4–5 years old, roughly the last year of kindergarten.

Let’s give it a try.

Shave a few colors of your favorite crayons and mix them into the paper clay.

Shape it with a round cutter, brush varnish on the surface, let it dry, and it’s done.

Wrap it nicely and give it as a gift.

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[Ages 1 and up] Finger Stamp Tree

[Respect for the Aged Day Crafts] 9 Easy Ideas for Kids! Recommended Handmade Gifts from Grandchildren to Grandparents | mamano te

[Ages 1 and up] Finger Stamp Tree

Even little babies and kids can give their grandparents a handmade gift.

Here are some simple ideas that still convey heartfelt feelings.

Put some ink on those tiny fingers and press them onto paper to make cute little fingerprints.

Then imagine them as the leaves of a tree.

If you change up the colors as you stamp, you’ll create a colorful tree full of leaves.

It’s not difficult—an adult can gently guide the child’s finger and help press it onto the paper, and that’s it.

Why not give a charming handmade Fingerprint Tree, featuring those adorable little prints, for Respect for the Aged Day?

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[Ages 2 and up] Handmade Bouquet

For 1- and 2-year-olds: Let’s send a handmade bouquet for Respect for the Aged Day

[Ages 2 and up] Handmade Bouquet

Why not draw your own patterns and make a heartfelt, handmade bouquet? Prepare some round-cut paper and decorate it by sticking on or tearing and pasting small pieces of colorful origami, and by using crayons, pens, or stickers to create unique designs.

Then simply attach everything to a backing sheet along with the wrapping parts, and you’re done.

It’s lovely as is, but if you add photos of the children’s faces, Grandma and Grandpa will be even more touched! It’s also a great idea to add extra drawings in the blank spaces before gifting.

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Handmade Presents for Respect for the Aged Day! A Collection of Popular Craft Ideas in Childcare (11–20)

[Ages 3 and up] Pen Holder Made from Recycled Materials

[Respect for the Aged Day • Father’s Day • Mother’s Day] Cute Pen Holder Craft Gift Ideas [Nursery School • Kindergarten]

[Ages 3 and up] Pen Holder Made from Recycled Materials

A practical pen holder makes a perfect gift for Respect for the Aged Day! If you use scrap materials, it won’t cost anything and is easy to make.

Let the kids enjoy creating however they like—drawing freely on construction paper, or using techniques like stamping or crayon-resist to make patterns.

Simply cut their artwork and wrap it around a toilet paper roll to make a great pen holder! You can also adapt the idea using milk cartons or plastic bottles.

Adjust the steps to match the children’s ages and what they can do.

Adding a message card or a bookmark made with their handprints or footprints would make it even more special.

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[Ages 4 and up] Photo Frame

[September Production] Photo Frame — Respect for the Aged Day

[Ages 4 and up] Photo Frame

A classic gift, photo frames can be made in ways that even small children can easily create! How about using familiar materials like toilet paper rolls and colored construction paper? Have the children draw pictures or patterns freely on the paper, wrap it around the toilet paper roll, and simply place them on the left and right sides of a photo frame backing with slits cut into it.

This craft is recommended for children around 4 years old and up, who are starting to be able to do more.

Also, be sure that the teacher handles any steps that require using a utility knife.

Add a favorite photo or message, and it’s sure to delight grandparents!

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Cupcake memo stand

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Let’s make it with clay! Here are some ideas for a cupcake memo stand.

Turn a practical memo holder into an adorable cupcake shape using clay.

Just spotting your cupcake memo stand will warm your heart every time! All you need are paper clay, clips, and beads.

The beads will be used as decorative toppings, so choosing your favorite colors and shapes will get kids excited, too.

Give it a try!

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Magnets made from paper clay

Why not make a one-of-a-kind paper clay magnet and give it to a parent or guardian? First, use paint and paper clay to create clay in your favorite color, then shape it.

Any shape you like is fine—hearts, stars, and more.

Before the clay dries, use glue to attach beads and sequins and press them in lightly.

If you set up the environment so children can easily turn their ideas into forms, they’ll be able to focus and engage.

Attach a magnet to the back and add a message card, and it’s done! They’ll likely display it in a spot they see every day, like the refrigerator.

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