Gifts for Preschool Graduates: A Collection of Heartfelt Handmade Ideas

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

As graduation season approaches, many teachers may be thinking about giving heartfelt gifts from current students to those who are graduating.

Handmade items have a special warmth that makes both the giver and the recipient feel special.

Here, we introduce ideas for graduation gifts using familiar materials like plastic bottle caps and paper cartons.

Everything—from magnets and trinket boxes to photo frames—can be made together with the children.

Celebrate the graduates’ new beginning with a one-of-a-kind gift!

Gifts for Preschool Graduates! A Collection of Heartfelt Handmade Ideas (41–50)

3D tulip message card

Three-dimensional and extra cute! This message card highlights both elegance and charm.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to use a tulip motif.

Flat message cards are lovely too, but receiving a more elaborate, dimensional card can leave a lasting impression on a child—both as an object and as a memory.

What you’ll need: B5 colored paper, scissors, glue, crayons or other pens, and a ribbon in your favorite color.

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Gifts for Kindergarten Graduates! A Collection of Heartfelt Handmade Ideas (51–60)

Cute message bouquet

@an_hoiku_seisaku
Graduation gift 🎓 Let’s make the gift from current students to the graduates a message bouquet 💐 It’s simple yet cute! Give it a try 🩵#Childcare Crafting Production #Production Video #Graduation from kindergarten #GraduationGiftFromKindergarten
♬ cute kawaii – nanaacom

Heart-shaped sticks transform into flower message cards! It’s a unique and wonderful idea that will make kids spontaneously say “Wow!” As shown in the video, decorating them as a bouquet together with flower motifs made from origami, etc., would make a delightful gift.

The instructions are simple and easy to follow, so it’s an idea that teachers of classes with many children graduating can easily try.

By arranging different construction paper colors, group photos are likely to look even more vibrant.

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Message card for a gift box

@irodoriyoshiten
< Graduation Message Cards > Details like sizes are listed in the previous post. You can use the message cards for various purposes—attach photos inside, include the graduation ceremony program, invitations to the farewell party, and more! The patterned construction paper has a plain white back and a nice, moderate thickness, making it perfect for card-making. To purchase the crafting items, please search for “Irodori Paper Shop” on minne / BASE.Poster Board Craft　Handmade with construction paper　#I love crafts　#Nursery school　#Kindergarten　Children's center　After-school club　Childcare Plaza　support center　After-school day service Message Card Production　#Wall Creation　graduation ceremony (for kindergarten/preschool)　Graduation crafts (for preschool/kindergarten)　
♬ Cute heartwarming BGM(1490583) – sanusagi

Make it with patterned origami or construction paper! Let’s create a 3D message card! You’ll need colored construction paper, patterned origami or wrapping paper, double-sided tape, scissors, and so on.

In the video, a nice touch is shown: attaching a sticker printed with the child’s name to a tag and adding it to the ribbon design of the message card.

It would be exciting to stick them up at the venue and then have the teacher hand them to the children after the graduation ceremony.

Give it a try!

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Papercut greeting card

@kiritelier
How to make a papercut greeting card. This time it’s a bi-fold greeting card. By adding a papercut design to one side, it gives it a lace-like feel. Just insert paper in your favorite color and it’s easy to make. Simply changing the color of the inserted paper changes the mood, so you can switch it up to suit the occasion. Full details are available on YouTube! ▶︎ KRITELIER#LoveHandmade Paper Artist #papaercutting Easter #bookmark Greeting card How-to video Making-of video #artofpaper How to make
♬ Cute for kids and pets – RYOpianoforte

Because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, you want to create a special feel! Here’s an idea recommended for teachers who think so.

On white drawing paper, start by sketching a lace-style design.

Once the sketch is done, cut out the motifs with a craft knife.

Finally, pair it with your favorite colored construction paper, and you’re done! The key is the attention to detail and warmth that you can’t get from ready-made products.

It’s best to start making it with enough time before the graduation ceremony.

Be sure to try it on this occasion.

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Cute Handwritten Message Card

@kotomii_illustration05
A cute bouquet message card 🩷 You can make an adorable message card using the three colors of Seria’s dot pens! Be sure to give it a try!Follow me Cute illustration Present to be delighted; to be pleased; to rejoice Translation Dot pen Graduation #Graduation from kindergarten Message Card Bouquet
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Here’s a cute message card idea using dot pens.

Even if you’re not confident about drawing, you can adapt this idea and still create lovely illustrations.

In the video, there’s an illustration of a rabbit peeking out adorably over a bouquet of colorful flowers.

If you’re a preschool teacher whose class name is related to an animal, you can customize it to your class’s animal.

Give it a try!

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Hand-drawn illustration message card

@chiko303
Congratulations on your graduation from kindergarten 🌷hand-drawn illustration Translation Message Card #Nursery school #Kindergarten #Graduation from kindergarten Congratulations
♪ Original Song – NORAUTA – NORAUTA

Recommended for those who are unsure about message card designs! Here’s a hand-drawn idea to give your card a bright, cheerful feel.

Many people may have a rough design in mind but feel that the actual writing area looks a bit plain.

This introduces pop and cute illustrations you can use in such cases! The bouquet, bear, and soap bubbles are colored in pastel shades with colored pencils, giving a gentle and warm impression.

Be sure to give it a try!

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A message card with moving letters

@omiyamichinoko
Thank you so much for the preschool graduation message card! 🌸#Graduation from kindergarten graduation ceremony (for kindergarten/preschool)#Graduation message from kindergarten Congratulations Congratulations card Thank you #Omiya Michinoko Nursery School
♬ EGAO – wacci

Recommended for anyone who wants to make a message card with a fun mechanism! What you’ll need are colorful construction paper cut into circles, construction paper cut into rectangles, a base for the message card, glue, and decorative flowers.

When you pull the strip of paper, the circular pieces fold up with a flapping motion—a delightful surprise for kids.

It’s a good idea to write your message on the strip you pull.

It’s a wonderful idea that will fill children with surprise and joy.

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