Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of handmade medal ideas
At nursery and kindergarten sports days, you want to give medals to the children who did their best with a cheerful “Great job!” Handmade medals become a special memory for the kids, too.
Here, we introduce a variety of DIY ideas, such as gold medals and original medals that use the children’s photos.
There are many ways to make medals—from ones that are easy to craft with familiar materials to more elaborate versions—so please use these as a reference.
We hope to see lots of smiling faces at the sports day!
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Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of handmade medal ideas (21–30)
Sparkly Medal
With holographic glitter origami paper, you can make a gorgeous medal that looks just like a gold medal.
After making vertical, horizontal, and diagonal creases in the paper, fold step by step to form the medal shape.
Since it’s harder to crease than regular origami, rub along the folds with your fingernail as you carefully fold.
Finally, write the rank or a “Congratulations” message in the center, and your sparkly medal is complete! The special feel, different from a regular origami medal, is sure to double the kids’ excitement!
Rosette medal made of washi tape
This is a rosette-style medal made by combining parts crafted from masking tape! Make several ribbon-like pieces by rolling strips of masking tape into loops, leaving a bit of the adhesive side exposed.
Arrange them in a circle like a flower, overlapping them at the center.
Create a set of slightly smaller pieces the same way and layer them on top, then attach a circle of construction paper to the center.
Make the hanging tails of the medal with masking tape as well, and stick them to the back.
Your cute, flower-like medal is complete!
Ribbon flower medal
It’s a cute flower medal with ribbon decorations! First, cut two circles out of construction paper for the base.
Cut several pieces of ribbon to the same length according to the petal size you want, then curl each piece into a loop and staple it onto the base.
Fill the edge of the construction paper with the ribbon petals, and layer the second circle of construction paper in the center to finish the flower medal! To safely hand it to children, cover the exposed staples on the back by attaching another layer of construction paper or masking tape over them.
Medal made with colorful origami
A pop and cute medal that makes the most of colorful origami patterns.
Cut the origami into four vertical strips, then fold each strip in half repeatedly to create fine crease lines.
Open them once, connect the strips to form a long accordion piece, then roll it up and secure it with tape and glue to complete the medal base! Cut a circle from construction paper, write a name or message on it, and stick it in the center.
Attach a ribbon for wearing around the neck, and you’ve got a bright, cheerful medal perfect for energetic kids!
Paper Cup Medal
Let’s use paper cups to make dazzling, glamorous medals! Cut several slits along the side of the paper cup, open them out, then fold each opened section inward at a diagonal.
Tape them in place so they don’t pop open, and decorate with stickers, origami paper, and ribbons—voilà, a thick, luxurious medal is complete.
You can also customize the look depending on how you cut: leave the opened sections unfolded and trim them short, or cut them into triangles to create a sun-like shape.
That versatility is the best part of paper cup medals! It’s also fun to prepare a variety of styles and let the kids choose their favorite.
rosette-style medal
These are rosette-style medals made with patterned origami paper! Cut a round base out of construction paper, then roll strips of patterned origami paper into loops and glue them around the edge.
You can also use ribbon to make it extra cute.
Finally, write a message or add decorations on the construction paper part to complete an adorable medal.
You can attach a ribbon to wear it around the neck, or use tape to attach it directly to the chest and wear it like a pendant—either way, it’s sure to look cute!
Heart Medal
It’s a heart-shaped medal with a pattern that emerges in the center! Cut a sheet of origami paper in half, fold it in half twice, then fold the top-right corner so it meets the midpoint of the left edge.
Next, fold the bottom-left corner so it meets the midpoint of the right edge, open it once, and repeat the steps mirrored on the other side.
Fold along the creases to form the pattern inside the heart, then tuck the corners inward so the whole piece takes on a heart shape—and you’re done.
Medals are typically round, but it’s also fun to make them in shapes kids love, like hearts or stars!