[Care Facilities] Tanabata Activities Everyone Can Enjoy: Lively plans including decorations, Tanabata-themed games, and snack activities

Tanabata RaceNEW!

Tanabata Race

This is a race where you load star pieces, representing the Milky Way, into paper boats.

Participants should split into two teams.

Sit facing each other across a table, and each person holds one scoop made from a milk carton.

When the game starts, a representative gently pulls the string attached to the boat.

As the boat passes in front of each participant, scoop up stars and put them into the boat.

Compete to see which team can load more stars onto their boat.

Scooping is trickier than it looks, so try to figure out how to scoop more quickly and efficiently.

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Tanabata Fishing GameNEW!

Day Service Gyoda Ai no Koubouan Tanabata Game

Scatter star-shaped construction paper across a sheet and place snacks on top, then enjoy fishing for them.

The anglers hold rods and wear Orihime or Hikoboshi masks on their heads.

There’s no time limit, but it might also be fun to split into teams and see how many people can catch something in a row.

You can make the rods yourself with a stick, string, and a hook, and just tape a rubber band onto each snack.

Enjoy taking the caught snacks home as souvenirs or eating them together during snack time.

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Tanabata CafeNEW!

Tanabata Café 2023 (Hawaii ver.)

If you’re planning a café-style recreation for Tanabata, how about preparing desserts that are easy for older adults to enjoy, such as refreshing-looking jelly, pudding, or shrimp dishes? Taking orders is fine, but offering a buffet-style service would likely be appreciated as well.

Use Tanabata decorations to create an extraordinary atmosphere and open a special one-day-only café.

Since some residents in care facilities may find it difficult to go out, it would be nice if they could enjoy the festive mood while also experiencing the feeling of dining out.

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Snack activity: Tanabata jelly

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♬ Lucky Pool – Judy & Mary

In July, there’s an event called Tanabata.

Tanabata features legends about the Milky Way, Hikoboshi, and Orihime—stars and constellations that shine in the night sky.

Let’s try making a jelly inspired by Tanabata.

For the night sky, we’ll make a jelly using Blue Hawaii shaved ice syrup.

For the stars, it might be nice to add pieces of cut fruit.

Put the set jelly and fruit into cups, and it’s done.

Since it can be made while sitting at a table, many older adults should be able to participate.

Working together may also spark conversations with the people around you.

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Nakajima Junko

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Tanabata Quiz

[July · Tanabata] Tanabata Quiz 🎋 5 Questions ✨

When it comes to indoor activities that still feel summery, “Tanabata Quiz” is a great choice.

It brings the July highlight of Tanabata closer to everyone, so it’s highly recommended.

Prepare several questions related to Tanabata and present them on paper or on a screen.

Adding a time limit turns it into brain exercise and gives participants the thrill of wondering whether they can answer in time.

It’s also nice to give a prize to the person with the most correct answers.

Older adults can join in easily, so give it a try!

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Let’s cross the Milky Way! Game

Let's cross the Milky Way!

This is a group activity where participants work in pairs to pass a ball across a vinyl sheet representing the Milky Way, using two sticks to prevent it from falling.

There are balls of various sizes, and once they reach the other side of the river, they spread the sticks apart to drop the ball into a box below to score, which requires fine motor adjustments.

Using both the head and hands to make these adjustments contributes to rehabilitation.

Incorporating seasonal recreation also has the benefit of helping participants feel the sense of the season more closely.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Star Toss Game

Tanabata Festival at Nagomi-no-Sato Kabe Day Service Center, Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City

Since July 7 is Tanabata, a recommended activity for those looking for a Tanabata-themed recreation for seniors is the “Star Toss Game.” This game is a recreational activity where participants throw star-shaped paper pieces into boxes or baskets, similar to ring toss, and compete for points.

Decorating the boxes can add a Tanabata feel.

Of course, it can be played while seated, making it easy for older adults to enjoy.

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Saitō Ayumu

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