[Day Service] August Craft Ideas That Seniors Will Enjoy
Recreation activities at day service centers are something many seniors look forward to.
For activities held in August, issues like heatstroke and overall health are a concern.
At such times, why not enjoy craft-based recreation in a cool, air-conditioned room?
This article introduces recommended craft ideas for August.
We’ve gathered craft ideas that seniors can enjoy, including wall decoration ideas themed around August and projects that evoke a refreshing, cool feeling.
They’re all easy to make, so seniors can work on them with ease.
If you’re a staff member looking for craft ideas for August, please use this as a reference.
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[Day Service] August Craft Ideas Seniors Can Enjoy (61–70)
Beer and edamame
We’ll introduce how to fold a beer-themed origami that forms a pouch and can even be used as an envelope, along with an edamame design that pairs perfectly with beer.
For the beer origami, yellow paper is recommended.
It’s also nice to add a message with a white pen, like tiny bubbles.
The edamame looks cute if you make it from a quarter-sized sheet of origami paper.
You can make two types: with pods and without.
After crafting such delicious-looking origami, you might find yourself craving the real thing! Give it a try yourself.
A calendar made with stamps
These days, it’s easy to get all kinds of things.
Supplies for craft activities with seniors are also easy to gather.
So, let’s make a calendar using stamps you can find at 100-yen shops or online.
Prepare seasonal stamps or ones that evoke summer or July.
Press the stamps onto the calendar base.
It’s simple to make, so many seniors will likely find it approachable.
You could also add a short message to the calendar.
Calendar bases are available at 100-yen shops and online as well, so give it a try!
Adult tanzaku decorations
This is a recommended craft for older adults that lets you enjoy the spirit of Tanabata while using your fingertips.
Cut origami paper into bamboo leaf shapes and paste them in a balanced way onto a circular piece of construction paper.
Adjust and place mizuhiki cords so they fit within the paper to create a traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Combine patterned origami with white paper to make tanzaku strips, write wishes on them, then thread them onto chenille stems to bring the whole piece together.
The finished work has a calm color palette that looks beautiful on display, and the textures of washi and mizuhiki give it an elegant feel.
It can also spark conversations about memories of Tanabata from the past, making it perfect for indoor summer recreation.
A hanging scroll style with three-dimensional morning glories
The hanging scroll-style 3D morning glories that gracefully evoke the feeling of summer are a craft that brings seasonal color to your space just by hanging them on the wall.
Fold a sheet of origami into quarters, open one quarter, and fold it again at a 30-degree angle.
Mark and cut the petal section in a gentle arc.
Cut another piece of origami into a small circle and attach it as the flower’s center to create a three-dimensional morning glory.
Add leaf and stem parts to complete the composition, then thread a string through a straw to finish it in a hanging scroll style.
Although there are many fine steps, it’s a task that engages concentration and creativity, making it ideal for stimulating seniors’ brains and exercising fine motor skills.
After finishing, display it in your room and enjoy the cool, summery atmosphere.
Paper cup fireworks
Fireworks made with paper cups are a classic summer craft that even older adults can easily enjoy.
Cut several vertical slits along the side of the cup and gently flare them outward to create the look of an opening firework.
Draw patterns on the bottom of the cup with colored pencils or crayons to give it your own original firework design.
You can glue the finished firework onto black construction paper to depict it bursting in the night sky.
By changing the angles of the slits and the colors you use, you can create a variety of fireworks, which broadens the scope for creativity.
The hands-on process of planning colors and shapes helps stimulate the brain, and once completed, the craft also works well as a seasonal wall decoration.
It’s a recommended activity that lets you easily enjoy a hallmark of summer indoors.
Ornamental display of Orihime and Hikoboshi
These Orihime and Hikoboshi tabletop decorations are perfect for Tanabata and are a gentle, enjoyable seasonal craft for seniors.
Fold a toilet paper tube in half, then cut two rings about 3 cm wide.
Place a small, balled-up tissue inside each ring as a core and secure it with a rubber band to create a plump body.
Decorate over it with origami paper or lace as if dressing them in kimonos to evoke the look of Orihime and Hikoboshi.
Finally, make facial features from origami or similar paper and attach them to finish.
Simply lining them up on a desk or shelf adds a touch of the season.
As you work with your fingertips, memories and Tanabata-themed conversations naturally flow, making it a delightful craft to enjoy.
Cute translucent plastic cup aquarium
These cute, cool-looking translucent plastic cup crafts are perfect for summer and are an easy idea for seniors to try.
By placing two layers of blue cellophane or transparent origami inside a clear plastic cup, you can create a water-like transparent effect.
Cut masking tape—first stuck onto baking paper—into shapes like fish or jellyfish, and stick them on the inside of a separate cup.
Finally, stack the cups, and you’ll have a clever mechanism that makes the creatures inside look like they’re moving.
It engages fine motor skills while letting you enjoy colors and shapes, stimulating creativity and offering an easy way to feel the season.
It’s also a big plus that it can be done indoors without strain, even on hot days.