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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 (51–60)

Video letter

Graduation Slideshow 2015

Video letter

A video letter filled with gratitude for your teacher.

Kindergartens and nursery schools are packed with events like seasonal celebrations and birthday parties.

It’s no exaggeration to say this is the time in life when the most photos are taken.

Compile those years of photo memories into a slideshow, add a heartfelt message, and present it as a gift.

Each moment will come vividly back to life, and your teacher may even be moved to tears.

“Every photo is too good to choose!” If that’s the case, consider separating them: put the photos into an album, and record and edit your video letter as a message video.

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pen holder

[Leather Craft] Pen Stand!! Also a Glasses Stand!!

pen holder

Pen holders are convenient for everyday work, and they can also be incorporated into daily life as eyeglass stands.

Giving something easy to use is important if you want the recipient to be happy.

Another point is that making a pen holder with leathercraft gives it a uniquely soft look.

You can make one with a simple process: just create two parts—a tube-shaped sewn piece of leather and a round leather bottom—and combine them.

You might also consider writing or engraving a message for the person you’re giving it to.

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A bouquet made with pipe cleaners

How to Make Pipe Cleaner Poppies (DIY) / Handmade Gift: “Bouquet Made with Pipe Cleaners” for Mother’s Day, Respect for the Aged Day / A gift for teachers at kindergarten graduation / Cute handmade craft

A bouquet made with pipe cleaners

A graduation commemorative pipe-cleaner bouquet for the teacher is a wonderful item that turns heartfelt gratitude into a tangible form using colorful pipe cleaners.

You can make it together with your child, so the crafting time itself becomes a precious memory.

It’s also nice that by choosing and combining colors thoughtfully, you can match the bouquet to the teacher’s image.

Wrap the finished bouquet in lace paper and add a ribbon to give it an elegant touch.

It will never fade and will surely become a special gift for the teacher.

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song

A Song Gift for the Teachers

song

A song gift for the beloved teacher who always embraced us with kindness.

Classic songs like “Memory Album” and “Goodbye, Our Kindergarten” are nice, but if you want to make it extra special, an original song is recommended! Gather messages of gratitude from the children and from moms and dads, and turn them into lyrics.

If creating everything from scratch is difficult, one option is to replace only the lyrics of an existing song.

Try getting creative by including the teacher’s name or inserting short message interludes with reflections.

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Perfect for the graduation ceremony! A collection of handmade gift ideas for teachers (61–70)

A sacoche that fits a box of tissues

How to make a sacoche that fits a box of tissues: with zipper and pocket, great as a gift for nursery teachers, allowed for commercial use

A sacoche that fits a box of tissues

A sacoche that fits a box of tissues—perfect for teachers to use every day! Here’s an introduction.

Materials: tissue opening pieces sized 34×16 cm and 34×13 cm; a front pocket 34×22 cm; two outer fabrics 34×23 cm; two linings 34×23 cm; two tabs 4×4 cm; two D-rings; and two zippers at least 35 cm long.

You can make versions with a back pocket or with two pockets.

First, while pressing the fabric with an iron, use a sewing machine to create the tissue opening.

Next, sew the pocket section.

Fuse the lining with stay tape or similar, align the zipper with the top edge, and sew it on.

Trim the excess, turn it right side out through the opening, stitch the opening closed, and attach your preferred handle using the tabs and D-rings—and you’re done!

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balloon flower

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Instead of just giving flowers, it might be nice to arrange them as balloon flowers.

The idea is to put small flowers inside a balloon and wrap it cutely.

It may look difficult at first glance, but once you understand the steps, it’s easy to do.

Add a name tag or ribbon for extra cuteness.

Choosing a light-colored balloon so the flowers are visible could be a good idea.

There are many types of balloons—glittery ones, marble-patterned ones, and more—so pick your favorite and arrange it to express your gratitude to the teachers who have helped you!

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mug

Easy! Handmade Original Mug Cup #SimpleDIY

mug

If you want to give a practical gift that anyone would be happy to receive, how about a handmade mug? You could make one from clay with pottery, of course, but if you’d like something a bit easier, we recommend hand-drawing the design.

Get a plain, oven-safe mug and use special pens that bake on to draw portraits of a teacher or friends, favorite illustrations, or messages.

Then just heat it at the specified temperature for the specified time, and it’s done!

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