[Day Service] August Craft Ideas That Seniors Will Enjoy

Fireworks with a straw

[Easy Craft 059] Fireworks — Beautiful drawings even without artistic skill

Fireworks art using straws is a fun craft that lets you create simple yet dazzling pieces.

Prepare several straws and snip one end into thin strips, then flare it out.

This will form the fireworks shape.

Set out paints in multiple colors on a palette and dip the cut end of the straw into the paint.

Lightly press it onto black construction paper to create bursts of colorful fireworks.

Layering colors makes the fireworks look more dimensional and vivid.

Using thinner straws produces delicate fireworks, while thicker straws give you bold designs.

It’s a perfect idea for creative activities in day service programs, allowing older adults to enjoy a taste of summer indoors.

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Mini uchiwa (small handheld fan)

[Super Easy] Mini Uchiwa Fan with Marble-Painted Patterns #DayService #DayCare #OutpatientRehab #ElderCare #Seniors #Crafts #Rec #Recreation

Mini handheld fans that are easy to make are perfect for activities at day service centers.

Dissolve some paint in water and place a few marbles in it.

Drop the marbles onto a tray lined with drawing paper, then tilt the tray to roll them around and create patterns.

Change colors and roll multiple times to achieve a layered, dimensional design.

Once the paper is dry, cut it to match the shape of the fan and attach it to a craft band.

To make the handle with the craft band, draw a line 3 cm from the edge, make slits along the line, spread it open, and round off the opposite tip.

Assemble the parts to complete your mini fan.

It not only brings a sense of coolness but also lets you enjoy an original pattern, so give it a try as a take-home project.

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Fluffy shaved ice

Looks just like the real thing!? Perfect for summer! Fluffy shaved ice 🍧☁️ #preschoolcrafts #nurseryteacher #teachingideas #traineenurseryteacher #teacherlife #cotton #paint #easycraft #shavedice #summer

Known as a classic symbol of summer, fluffy shaved ice is an easy craft that’s also recommended for seniors and helps everyone feel cooler.

Use crayons to freely draw letters and patterns—like ice or a shop name—on a paper cup.

Then gently place cotton on top of the cup to form an ice-like shape.

Finish by painting the surface of the cotton with your favorite colors—red, green, blue, and more—to create a piece that looks just like real shaved ice.

Adjusting the amount of water in the paint and how the colors blend is part of the fun, as it lets you express different “flavors.” The fine finger movements provide stimulating brain activity, allowing you to enjoy a creative time that reflects the season.

It’s also visually striking and can instantly add a cool, refreshing touch just by displaying it.

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Morning glory message card

These morning glory message cards are sure to delight anyone you give them to—people who have helped you, family, friends, and more! They’re also a great idea to include in craft activities at day service centers.

They can be effective for finger rehabilitation and dementia prevention for older adults, too.

How about making a morning glory that uses just a single sheet of origami, so it’s easy for seniors to create? A flat type is perfect for attaching to a card.

If you have time, you can also make leaves and vines and decorate the card with them.

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Authentic morning glory made with five sheets of origami

[Origami] How to make a morning glory / How to make origami 'Morning Glory'.

Let’s make a beautiful three-dimensional morning glory! You’ll use five sheets of origami to create one bloom, so the difficulty may be a bit high.

Make five parts, then assemble and glue them together.

To prevent the glue from coming off, it’s a good idea to hold the pieces in place with clips or clothespins as you work.

For the finishing touch, slightly fold the rim to give the morning glory a 3D look.

You can also change the size of the sheets to make morning glories in different sizes—give it a try!

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It spins so well! A morning-glory top.

[Origami] Morning glory becomes a spinning top?! Let’s make a morning glory arrangement: the “spinning top”! How to make an origami top (Morning glory arrangement).

This is a craft where you attach an axle to a morning glory shape made from origami so you can spin it and play.

When it’s not spinning, it has an angular form with a star pattern in the center, giving the impression that it could be seen as a morning glory, but the fun part is that when you rotate it, it clearly looks like one.

You combine five origami-made parts to create the morning glory shape, and by inserting each piece firmly, it becomes sturdy.

After that, just fix the parts in place, attach the axle, and it’s complete.

It ends up slightly concave toward the center, which also makes it easier to spin.

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ice pop

Let’s make an ice pop out of origami—an essential treat for hot summer days.

Using a single sheet of paper, we’ll create the base for the whole piece.

By forming solid overlaps, you’ll achieve a three-dimensional look with the stick appearing to be inserted into the ice.

After that, just layer various colors and decorations inspired by real ice pops, and you’re done.

As you recall the flavors you crave in the summer heat, train your creativity by thinking about how to recreate them in design.

Because it’s simple, there’s plenty of room for playful customization.

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