[Graduation from Kindergarten] Ideas for Handmade Gifts to Give to Someone Special at Farewell Time

Fun in the album! A starter trick

[Handmade Album] Starting Mechanism! Square Version! Great idea for the first page! / Recommended for birthdays, anniversaries, preschool graduation, and graduation ceremonies! /

Here’s an introduction to the “Start Card” that reveals a photo.

First, prepare a sheet of colored construction paper sized 14.5 × 10.5 cm.

Mark the center area, then make another mark 2.5 cm from that mark.

Draw a 4 cm grid both vertically and horizontally, then cut out the lines for the window frame and the lower section.

Create a sliding mechanism that fits the lower cut-out line, and attach it with double-sided tape.

Stick a photo or similar item onto the sliding mechanism, then adhere another sheet of construction paper of the same size to the back to finish.

Use this as a reference and have fun planning the layout for your preschool graduation album!

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An album made with a scrapbook

[Handmade Album Mechanisms] Great for Preschool Graduation! Easy to Make Even for the Lazy! 4 Super Simple Mechanisms

Let’s try making a handmade album full of fun interactive elements using a scrapbook you can buy at a 100-yen shop! Fold a piece of drawing paper measuring 5.5 cm by 11 cm in half, round off the corners, and make a base card.

Use another sheet of paper and a craft punch to create cute decorations, then stick them onto the base you just made.

You’ve now completed a message card where each piece opens up.

You can also make instant-photo-style decorations, a bus-shaped card, and envelope embellishments—attach them to the scrapbook and you’re done! Add your own heartfelt messages and give it as a gift.

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Message card made with design paper

[Work video] Making graduation message cards for teachers who took care of us – Daiso, Seria, 100-yen shop DIY

Let’s use photos full of memories to create a heartfelt message! This idea can be made using only supplies from a 100-yen shop, so it’s easy to try.

Fold a half-size sheet of kraft paper in half, round off the corners, and write the teacher’s name on the cover.

It’s cute to print the name on a computer and paste on each letter, but handwriting works well too.

For the inside of the card, decorate with designer paper and photos.

We recommend using pictures that show growth or commemorative photos taken with the teacher.

Give it a try and make a wonderful card that will leave a lasting impression!

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Layout tips!

Try these nine tips for preschool graduation album layouts.

To make a preschool graduation album look great, a few small tricks are recommended.

Here are ideas for “9 layout tips.” They should help minimize the gap between your ideal and what you can realistically create.

First, leave equal margins on the top, bottom, left, and right of the page, and keep similar spacing between photos.

Narrow down what you want each photo to convey, and use a mix of large, medium, and small sizes to create rhythm.

Start your layout with the group photo, and decide in advance where to place round-cropped images or collages.

Finally, check the overall balance with a rough layout—this will make the finished result look much cleaner!

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Song of Thanks to the Teacher

[Graduation Song] Thank You, Teacher — For the Thank-You Party — Japanese nursery rhyme

Here’s an idea for a song called “Thank You, Teacher,” perfect as a graduation gift from kindergarten.

It has a gentle melody and simple words that are easy for children to understand, allowing them to express their gratitude to their teachers just as they feel it.

Even if singing is a little difficult, that’s okay—when everyone sings together, the warmth of their feelings comes through.

Talking about the lyrics with parents and practicing with heartfelt effort will also become precious memories.

Singing it at the graduation ceremony or thank-you party is highly recommended as a special “thank you” gift that will stay in your teachers’ hearts for a long time.

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Teachers have fun too! Preschool graduation album

Let's handcraft a graduation album that will delight the teachers too

Some of you may be wondering how to make a handmade graduation album that will truly delight everyone.

For those feeling that way, here are some tips on page layouts that will move your teachers! First, use photos that show interaction between teachers and children.

Then add speech bubbles with the stories behind those photos or the words the teacher shared with the kids.

It’s great to feature memorable moments, such as a scene from the morning meeting, commands at the sports day, practice sessions for a performance, or picture books read aloud.

Why not create an unforgettable album by using lots of cherished photos?

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Eight clever ideas made with cutouts

Make your handmade graduation albums with cutouts even more wonderful with these 8 ideas

Here are some ideas for making your album more fun and vibrant with photo cutouts.

These days, cutting out photos is easy, and simply trimming them into circles or rough shapes can dramatically change the impression.

If you keep in mind the conditions that make for good cutouts, the result will look even cleaner.

Adding a frame on the back, using circular frames, or creating a “tray” at the bottom edge gives a sense of stability.

It’s also great to cut roughly and arrange as a collage, trim off the bottom edge to neaten the look, add fluffy materials in the background, or include messages in speech bubbles.

Just incorporating these small touches will make your memories look even more striking, so give them a try!

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