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[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Idea Collection

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August is still in the height of the heat.

Many quintessential summer events, such as fireworks festivals, beach outings, and summer fairs, are held during this time.

We’d love for older adults—who often find it difficult to go out—to feel the season as well.

So this time, we’re sharing ideas for August wall decorations.

Seeing summer-themed decorations inside the facility may evoke memories, such as time spent with family in the past, and could serve as a form of reminiscence therapy.

Some older adults lead days with few changes and may find it hard to sense the seasons.

By feeling summer through seasonal decorations and recalling enjoyable events and activities from the past, it may help improve quality of life.

Try brightening up your facility with wall decorations that evoke the image of summer.

[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Ideas (71–80)

pinwheel

[Craft Origami You Can Play With] How to Make a Well-Spinning Pinwheel with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Windmill Tutorial

pinwheel

On hot summer days, there are things that make you feel cool, aren’t there? The sound of wind chimes, sprinkling water, and tokoroten jelly are just a few.

A pinwheel might be one of those cool-feeling items too, don’t you think? A pinwheel that spins in a light summer breeze or with a gentle puff of air—watching it whirl around somehow makes you feel cooler and more at ease.

Cut slits in four places on a piece of origami paper and fold the corners toward the center.

The key is to bring the corners to the center without making creases—more like folding them over gently.

Fix the pinwheel with a toothpick and attach it to a straw to finish.

It’s the kind of craft that might even bring back memories for older adults of playing with pinwheels when they were young.

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lantern

Simple Origami “Lantern” Folding Method ~How to Make Summer Festival Origami~ [Easy-to-Understand Voice Guide] | Origami Japanese Lantern

lantern

In summer, festivals are held, and some senior care facilities host summer festivals as well.

Many older adults enjoy spending time with games and recreational activities featured at these events.

Here is an introduction to making paper lanterns with origami so seniors can feel the fun of summer festivals.

You can make one with a single sheet of origami paper, and the steps aren’t too complicated, so it’s an easy project to try.

Why not make them with papers in various colors? Arrange and display a rainbow of lanterns.

Lanterns that evoke summer festivals can help older adults feel the cheerful atmosphere of the season.

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happi (traditional Japanese festival coat)

[Summer Origami] How to Fold a Happi Coat with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Happi Coat Tutorial / Tatsukuri

happi (traditional Japanese festival coat)

In August, many facilities probably hold summer festivals, don’t they? Here’s an origami happi coat that’s perfect for indoor summer festival decorations and August wall displays.

You’ll fold it using a single sheet of origami paper.

Some steps are a bit complex, but the finished result looks just like a real happi.

Please try folding it with support from those around you, tailored to the needs of older adults.

On the back of the finished happi, write the character for “festival” (祭) with a black pen, or write it on white paper and paste it on.

That will make it look even more authentic.

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crab

[Origami] How to Make a Crab

crab

Here’s an introduction to crab origami that evokes the feeling of the summer sea.

Many older adults may have gone to the beach with family or friends during summer vacation.

This crab origami is sure to bring back those happy memories.

When you think of crabs, you think of their claws—these claws are made from a single sheet of origami paper together with the body.

Many people imagine crabs as red, but don’t feel limited to red; try making them with orange or blue origami paper as well.

With the variety of colors and patterns available in origami paper, you can create uniquely expressive pieces.

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beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

[Summer Origami] How to fold a beetle with legs, with voice commentary ☆ How to make a beetle with legs out of paper / Tatsukuri

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

Let’s make a rhinoceros beetle—often seen as the king of insects—out of origami.

It’s a cute, rounded beetle made up of a horn and a body.

The wings have slits like a real rhinoceros beetle, making it look more realistic.

You can also use another sheet of origami to make the legs and glue them to the body.

You’ll have a beetle that looks like it could start moving at any moment.

Older adults creating this beetle might even be reminded of summer days spent with their children or grandchildren.

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hibiscus

[Origami] Finger-training 3D hibiscus 🌺

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Hibiscus under the hot summer sun.

Wouldn’t it be perfect for an August origami project? Here’s a hibiscus origami craft that almost makes you hear a cheerful “Aloha!” The hibiscus is known for its large, fluttering petals.

You can express this by adding long, narrow creases to the origami when folding the petal sections.

Since it uses a lot of finger movement, it’s also great for brain training and finger dexterity.

Cut the tip of the origami into a curved, petal-like shape.

Create the stamens and pistil in the center, as well as the leaves and stem, attach them to the petals, and you’re done.

It’s a lovely, three-dimensional hibiscus piece.

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Super Easy! Cicada

[Origami] Super Easy! How to Fold a Cicada – Summer Insect, Making a Cicada, Original Creation

Super Easy! Cicada

When it comes to classic summer insects, many people probably think of cicadas.

Their buzzing also accentuates the heat of summer.

That’s why folding a cicada in origami in July can immediately evoke a sense of summer, even for older adults.

Let’s try a simple cicada origami.

Even with a design that has few complicated steps, using the fingertips helps stimulate the brain.

By making fine folds around the abdomen, you can create a realistic cicada shape.

As you fold cicada origami together, you might find yourselves chatting with seniors about memorable summer stories from the past.

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