[Childcare] Handmade medal ideas to prepare for birthdays
Many preschools and kindergartens probably give medals to children at birthday parties.
You can just picture the kids happily receiving their medals.
On the other hand, some of you may be struggling because the medals end up being the same every year and it’s hard to come up with new ideas.
For those people, here are some handmade medal ideas to give to children on their birthdays.
We’ve gathered plenty of ideas for materials, motifs, and more, so please try a new way of making them.
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[Childcare] Handmade medal ideas to prepare for birthdays (11–20)
medal with a photo
Why not try making a photo medal using a paper cup? If you stick on a child’s photo, it becomes a special medal just for them.
First, make slits from the rim of the paper cup down toward the base, dividing it into eight sections.
Use a pencil to gently curl the cut sections, then tape the ends to the inside of the base to form petals.
Color the petal parts, stick the photo on the base, attach a ribbon, and you’re done.
It also looks cute decorated with stickers or washi tape!
A medal that looks like the Order of Culture
Let’s give a three-dimensional, beautiful medal! Here are some ideas for a medal inspired by the Order of Culture.
The Order of Culture is a decoration awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of culture, and we’ll use it as a motif to create a medal.
Prepare colored construction paper, star-shaped cut paper, glue, tape, and ribbon.
If you’re unsure about a medal design, this can serve as a helpful reference.
Children will likely feel excited and delighted to receive such a beautiful medal.
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.
Cut-and-paste medal
I’m glad the process of making medals is simple! Here’s an idea for medals you can make just by cutting and pasting.
Wouldn’t it take quite a bit of time to handcraft medals for everyone in the class? Let’s reduce the workload a little while still making cute medals to give.
What you’ll need: thick paper (cardstock), a pencil, scissors, glue, holographic origami paper, and ribbon.
Cut the cardstock into circles and draw illustrations or text.
Then cut the holographic origami paper and glue it onto the cardstock like flower petals—that’s it! Attach a ribbon so it can be worn around the neck.
Side-dish cup medal
Choose a cute pattern and give a special medal! Here are some ideas for “okazu cup medals.” Okazu cups are cup-shaped containers used as dividers for side dishes in bento lunches.
This time, let’s use okazu cups to make medals.
You’ll need okazu cups, construction paper, gold cardstock, ribbon, and more.
Okazu cups come in a variety of designs, so choosing them can be exciting.
It’s also nice to ask the child’s favorite color and make it a gift.
First Star Medal
Let’s give the gift of a sparkling, one-of-a-kind little star! Here’s an idea for a “First Star” medal.
Star motifs often evoke positive images like happiness and hope because of their glittering shine, don’t they? This time, let’s make and give “First Star” medals to children.
You’ll need: star-shaped aluminum cups, a hot glue gun, beads and straws, ribbon, a photo of the child, laminate film, stickers, scissors, tape, double-sided tape, and a stapler.
If you put beads and other bits into the aluminum cup, it makes a fun rattling sound!
[Childcare] Handmade Medal Ideas to Prepare for Birthdays (21–30)
Star-shaped medal made from a paper cup
Let’s make medals using everyday materials and give them as gifts! Here’s an idea for a star-shaped medal made from a paper cup.
When making handmade medals, many people find it hard to gather all the materials, right? This time, how about using a paper cup—an easy-to-find material—to create a star-shaped medal? What you’ll need: a paper cup, your favorite stickers, glitter or foil origami paper, scissors, glue, ribbon, and craft adhesive.
It’s a unique idea that makes clever use of the round bottom of the paper cup!