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[For Elementary Schools] Practical! A Collection of Graduation Illustration Ideas

[For Elementary Schools] Practical! A Collection of Graduation Illustration Ideas

Last updated:2026/1/28

[For Elementary Schools] Practical! A Collection of Graduation Illustration 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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Are you looking for illustration ideas that can be used in an elementary school graduation yearbook or anthology? Reflecting on six years of memories and expressing days spent with friends and school events through drawings is a perfect activity for such a special milestone like graduation.

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of illustration ideas to brighten up your graduation anthology.

From themes like sports day and the school trip to scenes depicting everyday moments with classmates, we’ve gathered a variety of motifs.

Whether you’re confident in your drawing skills or feel a bit unsure, we hope you’ll find an idea that suits you!

[For Elementary Schools] Useful! Graduation Illustration Idea Collection (1–10)

Celebrating Graduation! Calligraphy Art

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With just a brush pen or a water brush, you can freely express strength and gentleness in your lettering, creating brush-script art that truly resonates with viewers.

Even simply writing phrases like “Congratulations on your graduation” or “Thank you” in large characters can make the piece feel special.

Adding small illustrations or a touch of color brings an even more festive and warm atmosphere.

Part of the charm is enjoying the act of writing while creating a one-of-a-kind, original message.

Consider incorporating it as a wonderful way to celebrate graduation that will bring smiles to everyone!

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Handwritten POP!

[Handwritten POP] [Illustration] I will create congratulatory POP signs for graduations and preschool/school completions.

Handwritten POP!

Why not try incorporating handwritten POP displays during elementary school graduation season? With the warmth and playfulness unique to hand lettering, classrooms and hallways instantly take on a brighter, more joyful atmosphere.

Simply drawing easy motifs like school backpacks, cherry blossoms, or graduation caps adds a special touch perfect for the memories.

Even just varying letter size and color can turn a notice board into a real eye-catcher.

The “feeling of graduation” that only handwriting can convey reaches both adults and children with warmth.

It’s a perfect motif for graduation season that lets you enjoy the fun of making it, too.

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Message card for graduates

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An idea for color ballpoint pens that are as rich and vivid as paint, producing crisp colors even on photos and colored paper.

The way the colors spread is beautiful, and just drawing graduation memories or words of support will instantly make a card look bright and festive.

Both text and illustrations are easy to see, creating a card that gently conveys the giver’s feelings.

You can enjoy simple decorations, and the act of making it becomes an exciting, joyful experience in itself.

Express your feelings for the graduates with a rainbow of pens!

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Graduation illustration painted with watercolors

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Here’s a watercolor paint idea with gentle hues and beautiful bleeding effects.

You can softly and tenderly depict cherry blossoms, school backpacks, and memories of elementary school.

Even if you’re not confident in drawing, simply layering and blending colors can create lovely pieces.

Display them in the classroom or hallway, or include them with message cards, and the warm, special atmosphere will grow even more.

The joy of painting and the sense of accomplishment when you finish will become a lasting memory of elementary school.

Be sure to preserve your graduation memories in gentle colors!

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Easy to draw! Message card

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Even with simple colors, just adding some lettering or small illustrations can make it look instantly stylish—such a lovely idea.

By adding tiny motifs like a school backpack, cherry blossoms, or a graduation cap, or simply writing words of thanks and encouragement, you can create a one-of-a-kind, special card.

The gentle brown tones create a calm mood, making it easy to achieve a beautiful result even if you’re not confident in drawing.

It’s fun to make, a joy to give, and a sweet way to color your graduation memories.

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bouquet

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bouquet

On the day of the graduation ceremony that marks a new beginning, the colorful bouquets the children hold are a testament to six years of effort and friendship.

Bouquet illustrations prepared by teachers and parents will make heartfelt, nostalgic gifts.

For example, a design that combines the small bouquets held by each student into one large bouquet can express unity and bonds.

Illustrations of fresh green bouquets, evoking the budding of the children’s future, are also recommended.

Incorporating these illustrations into graduation yearbooks or message cards will turn warm wishes for the graduates into something tangible, leaving a lasting impression.

Brighten this new departure with bouquet-themed illustrations.

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classmate

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The illustration of children all smiling together on graduation day is moving.

The idea of drawing portraits that capture each classmate’s unique features and stitching them together into a “Friendship Quilt” is also heartwarming.

In addition, group projects themed around fun class memories provide a wonderful experience of collaborating to complete a single work.

Illustrations that capture everyday moments—playing in the schoolyard or studying—will become cherished mementos for the journeys ahead.

All of these make valuable gifts that will remain in the memories of graduates as they step forward into a new chapter.

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