[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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Cute yet simple! Sports day medal
Cute yet simple medals made with felt! Here are some ideas for sports day medals.
When you think of sports day medals, many people probably imagine cutting and pasting origami or thick paper.
This time, let’s make medals that turn out adorable with just a few easy steps by using soft, touch-friendly felt.
What you’ll need: construction paper, felt, origami paper, ribbon, clear tape, glue, scissors, and a pen.
Using felt gives a gentle, cozy look, doesn’t it? Give it a try!
An origami medal you can write a message on
A handmade gift that conveys warmth! Here are ideas for origami medals where you can write a message.
Ready-made medals are wonderful, but how about giving one that lets you record the growth and efforts you noticed in the children at that time? You’ll need origami paper, ribbon 2–3 cm wide, cellophane tape, and scissors.
Write a message with a pen in the center of the medal made from origami paper.
Adding a little illustration would make it even cuter!
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.
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!
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!
In conclusion
I introduced some medal ideas you can give to children on their birthdays. It would be great to create a fun experience—like putting the medals around their necks at the party or letting them take them home to enjoy. There are plenty of motifs and shapes to choose from, so I also recommend making a few prototypes to try out.