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[Thank-You Party] Surprise Ideas That Will Delight in Nursery and Kindergarten!

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.

We want to express our gratitude to the teachers at the graduation ceremony and thank-you party.

Many of you might be looking for surprise ideas with that feeling in mind.

There are plenty of ways to make the appreciation event a special time, such as handmade gifts, videos, and heartfelt performances.

In this article, we’ll introduce many surprise ideas for the thank-you party that will truly touch the hearts of the teachers who have watched over the children’s growth.

Everything here is designed so everyone can enjoy preparing together from planning to the big day, so please use it as a reference!

[Thank-You Party] Ideas for Surprises That Will Delight at Nursery Schools and Kindergartens (31–40)

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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Draw with a pen! Flower message card

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For a gift to teachers at the kindergarten graduation ceremony, a hand-drawn floral message card made with pens is perfect.

Just use colorful pens to freely draw various flower illustrations and add a simple “thank you,” and you’ll have a warm, heartfelt card.

It’s very easy to make: use drawing paper or cardstock, and have the children write their own messages and draw small flower illustrations with pens.

If parents and children draw together, it adds fun and creates shared memories.

Decorate with stickers or washi tape to make the card even more festive and special.

The handmade warmth and individuality will shine through, making it a memorable gift for the teachers.

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A DIY Clock You Can Make with Kids

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Let’s make a handmade clock using a pastel canvas and a kit.

First, drop a few colors of your favorite paint onto the pastel canvas, place it in a sealed bag, and press with your hands to spread the paint across the entire canvas.

Once the paint is dry, stick your choice of rhinestone stickers on the dial area, make a hole in the center, and attach the clock kit.

You’re free to design the pastel canvas however you like—capturing a memory in a painting is a great idea, too.

We recommend using acrylic paint.

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A bouquet of origami flowers you can display forever!

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Tulip Bouquet for Graduation and School Entrance ♡ With Ribbon, Message Card, and Wrapping

A bouquet of origami flowers you can display forever!

Here’s an introduction to a lovely gift that you can enjoy on display for a long time: make individual flowers out of origami and arrange them into a bouquet.

First, place the colored side of the origami paper facing up and fold it into a triangle.

Using the center as the axis, fold both corners diagonally upward to make a tulip.

Use a green sheet of origami paper cut into four equal parts to make the stems.

After gluing the tulip and stem together, fold a wrapping sheet using origami paper in your favorite color.

Pop the tulips into the wrapping, and you’re done! If you like, add decorations or include message cards from the children to make it an even more heartfelt present.

Since it will never wilt, the teacher can always display it in the classroom or at home and enjoy the memories.

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lidded tissue box

People with hay fever, you’ll want to see this! I made a stylish, portable tissue case with a lid that you can carry around as a whole — Handmade tutorial video — tissue pouch.

lidded tissue box

A tissue case is a handy item to have when you’re out and about, and it makes a well-received gift.

It’s especially practical for teachers with hay fever or children, since they can use it every day.

The key feature of this tissue case is, above all, its convenient lid.

It’s hygienic, and the inner pocket is a nice bonus! Prepare your favorite fabric, bias tape, a cord, and a lid for wet wipes, then sew it together with a sewing machine.

It will carry the warmth of something handmade and is sure to become a treasured item.

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[Thank-You Party] Ideas for Surprises That Will Delight at Nursery Schools and Kindergartens (41–50)

Clear file decoration

[100-Yen DIY!] Decorate Clear Files with a Hole Punch: How to Make Cute Files

Clear file decoration

How about handmade decorations using clear files? By punching out cute shapes with a craft punch and sticking them onto a transparent clear file, or decorating it with colored paper and stickers, you can create a one-of-a-kind clear file.

Adding the children’s names or messages is also recommended.

The process is simple and fun to do together as a parent-child activity.

The finished file can be used to hold documents and handouts, making it practical for teachers while also letting them feel the children’s thoughtfulness anytime.

It’s an idea that conveys the warmth and individuality unique to handmade gifts.

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Handmade accordion album

Handmade accordion album project for a preschool graduation memento

Handmade accordion album

How about a handmade accordion album as a graduation gift from preschool? An album that opens like an accordion lets you arrange and paste photos and messages in order, so you can enjoy the children’s memories every time you look back at it.

First, apply fabric glue to the back side of the fabric.

Attach a 10 cm x 10 cm piece of thick paper to the center of the fabric.

Fold construction paper into an accordion at 10 cm intervals.

Glue the construction paper sections together to create as many panels as you like.

Next, cut out photos of the children and paste them onto the construction paper.

Once you attach the fabric-covered front and back covers, it’s complete!

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