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[Graduation Ceremony Wall Decor] A collection of rainbow-themed ideas to send off the children

[Graduation Ceremony Wall Decor] A collection of rainbow-themed ideas to send off the children

Last updated:2026/1/23

[Graduation Ceremony Wall Decor] A collection of rainbow-themed ideas to send off the children

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
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 for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
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.

Here are some rainbow ideas to brighten up the wall for the preschool graduation ceremony.

Colorful rainbows are the perfect motif for children as they embark on a new chapter.

We’ve gathered a variety of ideas—from simple ones made with paper chain rings, to three-dimensional designs using balloons, to memorable creations made by collecting the children’s handprints.

As you gaze at a rainbow spreading across the wall, why not look back on the days spent with the children? Be sure to incorporate these ideas into your graduation ceremony preparations!

[Graduation Ceremony Wall Decor] A collection of rainbow-themed ideas to send off the children (1–10)

A rainbow made with torn-paper collage

https://www.tiktok.com/@hoikusi1/video/7421813181644950805

Let’s make a rainbow wall decoration using chigirie, a collage technique that depicts pictures with small, torn pieces of paper.

Prepare red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple paper, and tear them by hand.

Once all the paper is torn, paste the pieces according to the sketch.

Although this idea takes a bit of time to create, it results in a warm, handmade feel that makes it perfect for a preschool graduation ceremony.

It would also be nice for current students and teachers to work together to make it as one of the graduation gifts.

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Butterflies and a rainbow wall display

https://www.tiktok.com/@shokaaijien/video/7481194017670089992

This idea features a rainbow in the background with butterflies created using children’s photos and handprints.

The child-turned-butterfly holding a flower is also adorable.

A wall display combining a rainbow—symbolizing hope and a bridge—and butterflies—evoking brightness and freedom—is perfect for a kindergarten graduation ceremony.

Why not create it using the graduates’ photos and handprints? Have the children stamp their handprints in their favorite colors to make vibrant butterflies.

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Wall display using a rainbow template

https://www.tiktok.com/@popo_hoiku_shop/video/7481662252341398792

Here’s an idea for a three-dimensional, cute rainbow wall display.

First, print a large rainbow template and laminate it.

Then, glue on tissue-paper flowers to form the rainbow.

Create fluffy clouds at the base of the rainbow as well.

Use this rainbow as the centerpiece, and decorate around it with cheerful illustrations of children and the words “Congratulations on your graduation” to create a lovely wall display.

You can download the template from the POPO SHOP website.

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Wall of colorful balloons

https://www.tiktok.com/@hoikushi_bank/video/7137991363836071170

Would you like to make a hot-air balloon and rainbow wall decoration using colorful construction paper? First, cut your preferred colors—such as red, blue, yellow, green, and purple—into circles.

Fold each circle in half and glue the halves together to form a hemispherical shape.

Make the passenger basket from construction paper as well, then connect it to the hemispheres with three pieces of yarn to complete the balloon.

For the rainbow, cut circular paper pieces in half and layer the halves in an arch to form the rainbow.

Arrange the balloon and rainbow on a sky-blue background, and add white clouds to finish a bright and refreshing wall decoration!

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A rainbow made with origami rings

[Rainbow] Origami decoration: “Rainbow of Hope! How to make a 3D rainbow.” For children to seniors! Wall decoration — How to make a rainbow of hope.

A rainbow made with origami rings

Here’s a rainbow you can make with linked origami rings.

You’ll need colored origami paper, glue, and scissors.

First, cut each color of paper lengthwise into six equal strips.

Next, apply glue to the end of a strip to form a ring, then keep linking the rings together.

Be careful not to glue the flat surfaces together and not to squash the rings into teardrop shapes.

Finally, attach the connected rings to the wall in color order, and you’re done.

It’s an idea that also works well combined with other crafts.

Give it a try and have fun making it!

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Rainbow dove carrying hope

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Rainbow dove carrying hope

Perfect for the season when little graduates are taking off! Here’s a wall decoration of rainbow doves you can make with children using origami.

First, place the origami paper with the back side up and fold it into a triangle so the corner peeks out just a little.

Fold the corner up toward the edge so it sticks out slightly.

Open just one layer, then use the corner as a pivot and fold it in half.

The corner that sticks out will be the head.

Fold the two corners upward like wings to match the head.

Make an inside reverse fold on the head corner to form the beak, and you’re done! Fold lots in seven colors with the children and display them like a rainbow.

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Rainbow Arch

Perfect for birthday and graduation surprises! How to make a rainbow-arch message board photo spot + materials

Rainbow Arch

A group message makes it extra special! Here’s a rainbow arch idea to introduce.

You’ll need rainbow-colored paper or materials, double-sided tape, glue, and pens.

First, use double-sided tape or glue to join the rainbow pieces together.

Next, attach masking tape to the back of the assembled rainbow and stick on cloud-shaped cutouts made from construction paper.

Finally, write a big message like “Congratulations!” on the rainbow, add everyone’s messages, and it’s complete! How about using this as a surprise from teachers or parents for the children?

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