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[For Seniors] Embraced by Spring: Wall Decoration Ideas to Enjoy in April

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In spring, the scenery becomes colorful with cherry blossoms, rapeseed flowers, clover, and more—so different from winter, isn’t it?

Warm weather makes you want to go out, but some older adults may find it difficult to do so.

So in this article, we’ll introduce April wall decorations that let you feel the arrival of spring while staying indoors.

You can make not only April flowers and plants but also insects like butterflies, bees, and ladybugs.

Displaying them near violets or dandelions enhances the seasonal atmosphere even more.

We hope everyone enjoys creating these together while communicating with fellow seniors and facility staff.

[For Seniors] Embraced by Spring: Wall Decoration Ideas to Enjoy in April (81–90)

Ladybugs and clover

[Craft Idea] Ladybug and Clover – Spring (April/May) – Activities for Older Adults, Wall Decorations, Early Childhood Education, Creative Crafts, Bug Crafts, Occupational Therapy (OT)

Ladybugs and clover

May brings refreshing weather.

In parks and fields, the fresh green is beautiful and insects become active.

We want older adults, who often spend time indoors, to feel the season too.

So here are ideas for a ladybug and clover wall decoration that evokes May.

We’ll make ladybugs and clovers with origami.

Add round spots to the ladybugs and cut the origami to form clover shapes.

Red and yellow are great, but making ladybugs in various colors would also be lovely.

Creating them together with older adults uses the fingertips, so it could also provide brain-training benefits.

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three-dimensional butterfly

[Craft Idea] Butterfly Paper Crafts (April/May Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Day Service) (Early Childhood/Edutainment) (DIY) (Origami) (Easy) (Decorating on Poster Board)

three-dimensional butterfly

One of the things that comes to mind in spring is butterflies.

Watching butterflies flutter gently about makes you feel the arrival of spring and lifts your spirits.

How about making lots of those butterflies to turn the walls of a senior facility or residents’ rooms into bright spaces where butterflies dance? Prepare two sheets of origami paper in your favorite colors and draw lines with colored pencils.

Fold them accordion-style, then fold in half.

Apply glue to the center of the fold and secure firmly to complete the wings.

Make the body in a different color and attach the wings on both sides.

You now have a lovely, three-dimensional butterfly.

The fine motor skills used in accordion folding are perfect for hand and finger rehabilitation for older adults.

Be sure to include this craft in your recreation activities!

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Azaleas and butterflies

[Craft Idea] Azaleas and Butterflies (May Wall Decoration) (Elderly Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Origami, Flowers, 3D, Easy Craft, Origami DIY) Azalea and Butterfly Wall Decoration

Azaleas and butterflies

Azaleas, which bloom in vivid pinks and purples, are at their best from mid-April to mid-May.

As a May wall decoration idea, how about making azaleas and butterflies? Let’s fold azaleas using red and pink origami.

First, make crease lines and use them as guides as you fold.

While the paper is still folded, cut it with scissors into the shape of petals.

Then use the scissors to round and shape the cut petals.

For the butterflies, using washi-patterned origami will really make them stand out.

Butterflies fluttering over a brightly colored field of azaleas is sure to lift the spirits of anyone who sees it.

Please use this as a reference!

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onion

[Craft Idea] Onion Crafting (May, Spring) (Senior Activities) (Early Childhood Education) (Wall Decorations) (Vegetables) (Scenery)

onion

Many senior care facilities change their wall decorations with each season.

Some staff may be troubled because the walls end up looking similar every year.

So this time, we’d like to introduce a slightly unusual onion-themed wall decoration.

Sweet and delicious new onions are said to be in season from March to May.

Let’s try making lifelike onions together with the seniors! Crumple a sheet of copy paper into a ball, then insert leaves made from similarly crumpled green origami.

Use pale orange origami to represent the onion skin.

Tie on a string, and your realistic onion is complete! If you also create eaves or a hanging rack to suspend them from, the atmosphere becomes even more authentic.

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dandelion

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Translation Elderly Recreation March Spring front-loading; taking in advance; getting a head start #dandelion Papercraft Calendar Translation Finger exercises
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Let’s turn dandelions made with lots of fingertip work into a calendar.

Cut the tip of a long, narrow strip of construction paper.

Then roll the paper round and round to form the dandelion flower.

Attach the dandelions you made, along with leaves, to the calendar to finish.

Because it uses the fingers, it can not only stimulate the brain but also serve as functional training for fine motor skills.

Creating calendars and dandelions can help older adults feel the seasons.

How about adding spring elements like butterflies and ladybugs as well?

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yarn dandelion

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The March calendar theme is “Dandelions”! We used the leftover pieces from when we made little chicks at the Saffron Club the other day! ✌🏻 The cute dandelions are complete 🌟Minami Ward, Nagoya City Community-based day service #SafranSakuramotomachi Calendar #dandelion work
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March is the season when you can feel the warmth, isn’t it? With the pleasant, cozy weather, some facilities may even organize strolls as recreational activities.

Outdoors in spring, you’ll often spot dandelions blooming along roadsides and in parks.

Seeing those small yellow dandelions will make the season feel even more tangible.

Creating a March calendar with a dandelion motif is a lovely idea, too.

If you use yarn for the flower part, you can capture the gentle feel of a dandelion.

Making a cute dandelion calendar is likely to spark lively conversation among older adults and those around them.

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[For Seniors] Wrapped in Spring: Wall Decoration Ideas to Enjoy in April (91–100)

A wreath of double-flowered cherry blossoms

Before the blooming declaration is announced, let’s get excited by folding cherry blossoms! An origami double-flowered cherry blossom wreath 🌸 Origami Cherry Blossoms Wreath #papercraftsounds #paperflowers #diycrafts

A wreath of double-flowered cherry blossoms

Many seniors eagerly look forward to the cherry blossoms blooming, don’t they? Before the blossoms open outdoors, why not fold cherry blossoms indoors and feel the arrival of spring a little early? This delicate craft is completed by making several small cherry blossoms and layering them.

There are many fine steps, but you’ll feel a real sense of accomplishment when it’s finished.

Let’s make each petal one by one using small pink origami paper.

Glue the petals together, attach the leaves, and your cherry blossom is complete.

Make several blossoms to form a wreath, or decorate a garland or a wall—any of these would look lovely.

Enjoy trying different arrangements!

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