Birthday surprises you can do at school: A roundup of celebration ideas to wow your friends

Candy Tower

A surprise decorated like a tower using snacks might delight the birthday person with its cuteness.

If you choose affordable treats, even students can gather plenty, and the decorations can be made colorful.

You can prioritize looks, but if you ask about the person’s preferences in advance, it will likely be a gift they’ll enjoy even after the surprise.

However, keep in mind that some schools, such as elementary and junior high schools, prohibit bringing snacks, so make sure to do this within the bounds of common sense and rules.

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Hoshino Takashi

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candy umbrella

A surprise that’s gone viral on social media is the candy umbrella.

The idea is to decorate a clear vinyl umbrella by attaching candy bags to it and give it as a gift.

The charm is that when you open it, it creates a cute, girly vibe.

If the candy bags are too big, you won’t be able to close the umbrella, so adjust that part.

Also, decorating the edge of the umbrella with chenille stems (pipe cleaners) is recommended.

It gives a more fairy-tale-like impression.

Try finishing it in your favorite design.

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Presents equal to your age

[🎊🎉] Presents equal to my age!? I unboxed them 💝

A surprise is only successful when it goes far beyond what the recipient imagines.

So, for a friend’s birthday, prepare as many gifts as their age.

They might anticipate getting a present, but they probably won’t imagine receiving that many.

Ask close friends, classmates, or club members to join in, have everyone bring a gift, and give them all at the same time—the surprise will be even bigger.

It’s even better if everyone coordinates beforehand to avoid duplicate gifts.

Give it a try and make your friend truly happy!

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Hamada Takuya

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Celebrate with the star’s mask

Let's make masks for birthday parties and surprises

Some people prefer surprises that pack a punch.

Here’s a suggestion: a surprise using a mask of the person you want to celebrate.

First, prepare a photo of them, enlarge it, and cut out the face.

Then reinforce it with cardboard to finish it as a mask.

Make lots of these, and if everyone wears one to celebrate, they’ll be truly stunned.

The bold look will also pop in commemorative photos.

Start by choosing a great photo of their face.

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Put a present in a desk or bag

You’d be surprised to come to school in the morning and find a present in your desk, right? That’s why I recommend the surprise of putting a gift inside the desk.

The size of the present is limited, but it’s easy to do and has a big impact when it’s found.

You could also put it in a bag or a shoe locker instead of the desk.

If it’s in a bag or a shoe locker, they’ll likely find it on their way home.

Try placing it according to the timing when you want to give the present or set up the surprise.

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