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)
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.
In conclusion
Was there any handmade medal you wanted to try making? I know making lots of medals is hard work, but the children who receive them will surely be delighted. Please do your best while imagining their happy faces!



