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Ideas for handmade gifts for teachers to give at the preschool graduation ceremony

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 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.
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.

As graduation season approaches, many people start thinking, “I want to give a handmade gift to the teacher who took such good care of my child.” Here, we introduce ideas for handmade gifts to give to kindergarten or nursery school teachers.

From cute pipe-cleaner keychains and practical sacoche bags to mini bouquets you’ll want to display, these are all projects you can enjoy making together with your child.

Create a one-of-a-kind gift filled with gratitude to preserve your memories with the teacher in a wonderful way!

Ideas for Handmade Gifts for Teachers to Give at the Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony (11–20)

Parfait pen stand

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If you want to make a gift for a teacher who has helped you, together with your child, we recommend the “Spring Parfait Pen Stand.” It’s adorable to look at and practical for holding pens, so it fits in nicely on a desk.

Fix some cardstock inside a clear cup from a 100-yen shop and create dividers.

Add transparent origami paper, pompoms, felt fruit, and cotton, and it’s done.

It’s very easy, so put your heart into it and try making it with your child.

Every time the teacher sees the pen stand, they might be reminded of your child’s face.

We hope the gift conveys your warm feelings along with it.

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Herbarium ballpoint pen

[100-yen Herbarium] For beginners! ★ Cool-colored original ballpoint pen — For a present! ★

Herbarium ballpoint pen

Herbariums are easy to make and seem approachable even for children, yet they turn out so cute and lovely.

You can buy a kit at a 100-yen shop to make a herbarium pen, so let’s try making one with that.

Teachers can always use more ballpoint pens, and they’ll likely cherish it while remembering the children.

Just place deco parts and dried flowers sold at 100-yen shops into the pen and secure them with a glittering material called pearl fiber, and it’s complete.

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Beaded keychain

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Beaded keychain

Even your teacher will be amazed! Here’s how to make a stylish strap using an air tube and beads.

You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop.

First, cut a 4 mm diameter air tube to your desired length, then seal one end with a hot glue gun.

Let it sit for a bit until it’s fully dry, and then add beads in your favorite colors.

Once the beads are in, seal the other end with the glue gun and insert the hardware for attaching the strap into the hot glue.

When it’s dry and secure, attach a strap or chain.

Add any charms or parts you like, and you’re done!

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Mini basket bouquet

I tried making this with my 5-year-old! ❣️ [Super easy! 100-yen shop materials] Perfect for graduations, preschool graduations, or a friend’s birthday 📛 The mini basket bouquet 💐 is just too cute 💖 #flowerbouquet #howto #dollarstore #gift

Mini basket bouquet

How about a cute mini basket bouquet as a gift from children to their teacher? You will need a plastic bottle cap, embroidery thread, yarn, decorations, double-sided tape, and wood glue.

First, apply double-sided tape to the bottle cap.

Fold any excess tape inward, then wrap the embroidery thread around about four times so there are no gaps.

Next, stick double-sided tape on the bottom of the cap and continue wrapping the embroidery thread.

Then make the handle: bundle six strands of embroidery thread as one set, take two sets, and braid them.

Attach the handle to the inside with wood glue where you envision it.

Use wood glue to stick stuffing (cotton) inside.

Finally, add decorations and it’s done!

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Certificate of Appreciation for Flowers

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This 100-yen shop find is insane 😳✨ I was so moved when I found this case at Can★Do 🥹💕 [Materials] • Wood Case L… Can★Do 550 yen (JAN code: 4582145716054) • Artificial flowers… This time from Seria • Ribbon… Any you like ❤︎ • White pen… DAISO • Photo… L size (you can trim it if it’s too big) Thanks for all your hard work with parenting today, too ✨Respect for the Aged Day Respect for the Aged Day Gift Certificate of Appreciation #100-yen shop DIY
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With gratitude to the teacher! Here’s how to make a stylish floral thank-you plaque using a chic wooden case.

Materials: a wooden case (can be found at 100-yen shops), artificial flowers, a ribbon in your favorite color, a white pen, a photo, and a message card.

First, wrap the ribbon around the artificial flowers to make a mini bouquet.

Place the bouquet and the photo in the box, then write your message on the wooden case lid with the white pen—and you’re done! It’s great because the bouquet can be kept, and you can send it together with the photo and message; plus, it looks stylish as interior decor.

Highly recommended.

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Moleflower

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How about giving your teachers a cute pipe-cleaner flower as a thank-you gift? Here’s how to make it: First, twist a pipe cleaner.

Split it in the middle to form two petals of the same size.

Stack three of these and wrap them tightly.

Then wrap once more from the top with another pipe cleaner and shape it—that’s it! For small flowers, start from an equilateral triangle to make three petals.

If you twist two pieces together first, they won’t come apart easily.

Stick a pearl sticker in the center of the finished flower.

Make a stem with a pipe cleaner, insert it into a melamine sponge, and bundle with a paper napkin to make a bouquet; or use a paper cup to turn it into a memo stand—both are super cute and highly recommended.

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Ideas for Handmade Gifts to Give Teachers at the Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony (21–30)

Graduation Ceremony Slideshow

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Graduation Ceremony Slideshow

Here’s an idea for a slideshow of children’s memories that fills the entire venue with a warm, cozy atmosphere.

By looking back at tiny hands and bright smiles from when they first started school, the fun moments from sports days and field trips, and the little milestones of their daily growth, both kids and adults will naturally smile.

No complicated preparation is needed—just gather photos and videos and show them in order, and it will be moving enough.

Add some music and brief comments, and it becomes an even more memorable and special time.

It’s a wonderful idea that lets everyone share memories together while adults also take a fresh look at the children’s growth.

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