[Mother’s Day & Father’s Day] A collection of Family Day gift-making ideas
Many teachers may be wondering what kind of gifts to create for Family Day at nurseries and kindergartens.
If you’re giving a present, you want it to be a heartwarming piece filled with the children’s individuality.
In this article, we introduce craft ideas perfect for Family Day, such as photo frames, magnets, and bouquets.
All of them can be made with familiar materials, so please use this as a reference to create special works that convey gratitude to parents! Here, we introduce ideas for creating works that make the most of the children’s individuality, so in the main text we use the term “seisaku” (制作) for production/creation.
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[Mother’s Day & Father’s Day] A collection of Family Day gift-making ideas (61–70)
Bag Stamp Carnation
https://www.tiktok.com/@lion.sensei_hoiku/video/7357176843968990472Beautiful unique patterns! Here are some ideas for bag-stamped carnations.
A bag stamp is a technique where you inflate a plastic bag with air, tie the opening, and use it to stamp paint onto paper.
It’s great because you can easily try it with materials you already have at home or in the classroom.
It’s also fascinating how the tied bag’s texture creates petals that look just like carnations! For the leaves and stems, finishing them with crayons or colored pencils will add a nice touch.
Easy carnations with tissue paper

A perfect Mother’s Day craft: carnations made with tissue paper! Paste a doily onto a circle cut from construction paper.
Tape a green chenille stem (pipe cleaner) on top to make the carnation stem, and glue on narrow leaf shapes cut from construction paper.
Crumple red or pink tissue paper into small balls and stick them onto the doily.
Fold the construction paper base so it forms a bouquet shape, and your tissue-paper carnation bouquet is complete! Finish by adding a ribbon or writing a message in the open space.
Coffee filter carnation

Layer coffee filters to create beautiful petals! Here are some ideas for coffee filter carnations.
Coffee filters are commonly sold in white and brown, but this time we’ll use white filters for our project.
You’ll need coffee filters, toothpicks, tape, floral tape, water-based markers, and a dropper.
Once your coffee filter carnation is complete, try placing it in a box and giving it as a gift.
tie case

How about making a tie holder? Since it’s a container made from a paper cup, it’s easy to adapt as a Family Day craft, which is another plus.
First, attach light orange origami paper to the paper cup.
It needs to be applied neatly, so the teacher should help.
Next, use wood glue to attach yarn around the lower half of the cup.
Wrap the yarn around and around, using the glue carefully.
Once the yarn is wrapped, draw the face of the person you want to give it to on the upper part, and it’s done! Parents are sure to be delighted with a gift filled with the children’s heartfelt feelings.
Beer-themed accessory case

How about a small storage container inspired by a beer mug for a dad who loves beer? It’s sure to come in handy on his desk at work or as a room accessory! Since you’ll be cutting a plastic bottle to use as the container, be sure to cover the cut edge with vinyl tape or similar to prevent injuries for kids during crafting.
For the beer look, tear white origami paper and stick it onto yellow construction paper to create the foam and beer body.
You can add a portrait of Dad or a message, and it’s also nice to give it together with a coaster-style message card!
Felt carnation

Also recommended as a little accent for gift wrapping! Here are some ideas for felt carnations.
Using felt creates a soft, warm vibe—so nice, right? This time, let’s make felt carnations using red and pink felt.
You’ll need one 7 cm square piece of felt, two 6 cm square pieces of felt, a sewing kit, scissors, and a red pen.
By adjusting the felt sizes, you can make larger or smaller versions, so why not give it a try?
Message Card

To all the hardworking dads, let’s send a message card filled with our heartfelt thanks! A shirt-shaped message card, which can be made with simple steps, is something even small children can try.
For the cutting steps with scissors, please have a guardian help according to the child’s age.
Add a portrait of Dad drawn by your child or a message like “Daddy, thank you for everything,” and it’s sure to move any father who receives it!
Handmade wristwatch

Wouldn’t any dad be thrilled to receive a cool, handmade wristwatch for Father’s Day? It’s also great that you can customize your very own design using origami paper in your favorite colors and patterns.
Since the instructions are simple, even young children can give it a try with ease.
For the watch face, you can draw the hands and numbers, or add a portrait of Dad and a message—how lovely! You can also decorate the band with stickers or draw freely—let’s make a one-of-a-kind, originality-filled wristwatch found nowhere else in the world!
Magnets made from paper clay
Why not make a one-of-a-kind paper clay magnet and give it to a parent or guardian? First, use paint and paper clay to create clay in your favorite color, then shape it.
Any shape you like is fine—hearts, stars, and more.
Before the clay dries, use glue to attach beads and sequins and press them in lightly.
If you set up the environment so children can easily turn their ideas into forms, they’ll be able to focus and engage.
Attach a magnet to the back and add a message card, and it’s done! They’ll likely display it in a spot they see every day, like the refrigerator.
bouquet

A bouquet of flowers is a gift that can delight people of all ages.
If a child gives their dad a handmade bouquet, it’s sure to move him to tears! To make it easy even for small children with less hand strength, the key is to use tissue paper as the flowers.
Place crumpled balls of tissue paper on a circular piece of construction paper, line up pipe cleaners as the stems, then fold the sides of the construction paper inward to shape it into a bouquet.
It’s also lovely to decorate any empty spaces with stickers or pen-drawn patterns.
For a more luxurious finish, add a message to Dad and tie a ribbon around the center of the bouquet.



