Handmade gifts for Respect for the Aged Day! A collection of popular craft ideas in childcare
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.”
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Handmade gifts for Respect-for-the-Aged Day! A collection of popular craft ideas in childcare (21–30)
Grandparents’ Day Portrait Origami
This portrait origami is perfect for making crafts for Respect for the Aged Day in September.
Try creating designs inspired by grandpa’s and grandma’s faces! It also makes a great handmade present from children to their grandparents, so why not introduce it in childcare settings? The trickiest part when making the face is the ears.
Since they require some fine folding, take your time and make firm creases.
You can also tear a separate sheet of origami paper and paste it on for the hairstyle.
Finish by drawing in the facial features, and you’re done.
If you’re unsure what to make for Respect for the Aged Day, this easy, approachable portrait origami is highly recommended.
uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)
How about making and gifting a handmade uchiwa fan so Grandpa and Grandma can stay comfortable in the heat? It’s easy to make: just prepare the fan frame and attach construction paper to it.
You can decorate it by drawing on the paper, creating a one-of-a-kind original fan.
You could make a bright, festive fan packed with your ideas, or include a message especially for your grandparents.
A useful, everyday gift like this is sure to make them happy.
Handmade Gifts for Respect-for-the-Aged Day! A Collection of Popular Craft Ideas in Early Childhood Education (31–40)
Photo frame
There are surely many grandparents who display photos of their grandchildren where they can always see them.
How about making a photo frame to give as a gift for those photos? If you make a frame using cardboard or air-dry clay, you can customize it in lots of ways—paint the clay parts, embed cute beads, and more.
There are plenty of other methods too, so choose a way that suits the materials you have and your child’s age, put a favorite photo inside, and give it as a present!
Shrinky-dink keychain
These are keychains and accessories made using plastic sheets.
The key point is that they can be created through a simple process: draw whatever you like, then bake it to make it sturdy.
Since the material is clear plastic sheets, you can trace existing images or enjoy creating your own original designs.
If you’re making them as gifts, it might be nice to include a message along with the drawing.
Because they’re finished by baking in an oven, it’s important for an adult to supervise to ensure they’re made safely.
pen holder
You might think there’s no need to go out of your way to buy a pen holder, but it’s actually pretty handy to have.
So how about making one using an empty bottle and air-dry clay and giving it as a gift? Here’s how: use wood glue to wrap and stick twine around the bottle, then apply air-dry clay over it.
Before the clay dries, press in game counters or beads.
You can also paint the clay or tie a ribbon around it.
It’s easy to make with scrap materials and items from the 100-yen shop.
glasses stand
How about giving a glasses stand that grandparents who wear glasses can use? You can easily make one with a single sheet of origami paper, so focusing on decorations might be a good way to add originality.
By writing a message or attaching ornaments, you can give it a festive look filled with love.
Since origami alone can be too light, attaching something to add weight will make the glasses stand more practical.
medal
A perfect way to express gratitude to grandparents on Respect for the Aged Day is with a paper-cup medal.
Attach construction paper to a paper cup, make eight cuts, and fold the tabs outward.
Flip it over and fold the tabs inward to create a flower-like pattern.
Use a craft punch to cut colorful paper shapes and decorate the medal to make it festive.
Write a short message in the center, attach a ribbon, and it’s done! It’s a gift that creates an award-ceremony feel for a special day celebrating longevity.
