[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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Flower medal made from a single sheet of origami
https://www.tiktok.com/@watako.hoiku/video/7348069306640518418A cute motif like cherry blossoms! Here’s an idea for a flower medal you can make with just one sheet of origami paper.
It’s perfect if you haven’t decided on a medal motif yet—the gentle, floral look is especially charming.
Let’s make an adorable medal using a single sheet of origami.
You’ll need origami paper, rhinestone or other sticker embellishments, scissors, glue, and ribbon.
Try using double-sided colored origami paper to change up the look.
Also, placing a rhinestone or similar sticker in the center of the flower adds a sparkly touch for a special feel—give it a try!
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!
The Lion’s Gold Medal
Let’s give an impactful medal that becomes a lasting memory! Here are some ideas for a lion-themed gold medal.
It’s a humorous concept perfect for those who want to present medals to hardworking kids but are unsure about the design.
This time, let’s make a memorable lion gold medal.
You will need colored construction paper, round stickers, sticky-note stickers, glitter origami paper, ribbon, thick paperboard, a ruler, a compass, scissors, glue, a pen, and a craft knife.
The idea that makes clever use of sticky notes is really fresh, isn’t it?
How to make a basic medal
This is our recommended way to make medals! Let me introduce some ideas for making basic medals.
When you think of the classic shape of an origami medal, what design comes to mind? Many of you may have received a medal with this design when you were children.
This time, let’s make a basic origami medal and give it as a gift! All you need to prepare are two sheets of origami paper and scissors.
If you attach a ribbon, you can hang the medal around children’s necks as a present, so feel free to add that arrangement.
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.