[For Senior Daycare Centers] Ideas for Summer Take-Home Crafts

A box of swimming goldfish made of paper

Summer Vacation Science Project!? How to Make a Swimming Paper Goldfish in a Box – DIY Tutorial

Let’s make a paper box with a swimming goldfish.

There’s a template for the goldfish, so even if you’re not good at drawing, you’ll be fine.

The box itself isn’t too difficult either—you just combine the circular parts with the side parts to complete it.

Once the box is finished, attach pillar parts made with paper quilling to the edge of the bottom.

After adding height this way, place the small parts inside and layer a circular plastic sheet on top.

Attach the pillar parts again, then add the goldfish and beads, and seal it with another plastic sheet.

This creates a double-layered bottom, allowing the goldfish to slide and move.

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Goldfish fan, pastel art

Cool and breezy fanning: “Goldfish Uchiwa” pastel art — easy, beginner-friendly

Pastel art lets you create pieces with soft colors and gentle touches.

Shave stick pastels into powder and use your fingers to draw.

This time, let’s draw on a summer item: a hand fan (uchiwa).

You can also find uchiwa suitable for pastel art at 100-yen shops, so give them a try.

How about coloring the entire fan a light blue or blue and drawing goldfish? The combination of an uchiwa and goldfish gives a cool, refreshing feel to the piece.

Older adults may also find finger-drawing art novel and enjoyable to create.

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Goldfish hanging ornaments

[Easy ✨ Tissue Paper & Origami] How to Make a Goldfish Hanging Ornament 🐠 Wall Decoration [All from the 100-Yen Shop] A Summer Tradition to Boost Cool Vibes 🎐

Here’s an introduction to a hanging goldfish decoration that gives a cool, refreshing feel.

The goldfish are made by crumpling tissue paper and wrapping it with colored flower paper.

Attach a string to the goldfish’s back.

Next, make a fishbowl from construction paper that the goldfish can fit into.

Cut a circular shape like a donut by removing the center.

Using another circular piece of construction paper for the bottom part of the fishbowl, create and paste water plants from transparent chiyogami paper.

The shape of the fishbowl can be whatever you like.

Hang the goldfish together with the fishbowl to finish.

It’s a craft that older adults can also enjoy as a way to feel the summer season.

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A folding screen ornament with goldfish motifs

Goldfish Folding Screen Decoration [Origami Craft] [100-Yen DIY] [Summer Craft] #100yen #daiso #diy #recreation #easycraft #dayservice #craft #senior #summer #goldfish

Here’s an introduction to a goldfish folding screen decoration that you can display in your room once it’s finished.

We’ll make goldfish out of origami.

You can fold the goldfish, or simply cut them out in a goldfish shape—either works.

Using origami paper with traditional Japanese patterns or other designs will make it look even nicer.

If you make slits and creases in the construction paper that will become the folding screen, you can create a more design-forward piece.

Attach the goldfish to the screen and it’s complete.

Just placing it in your room will let you feel a refreshing coolness from the goldfish.

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goldfish wind chime

[Origami] How to Make a Goldfish Wind Chime

On hot summer days, hearing the tinkling sound of wind chimes—“chirin, chirin”—can make the heat feel more bearable.

Many older adults may also associate wind chimes with the image of summer.

With that in mind, here’s a perfect summer craft: a goldfish wind chime.

The goldfish will be made with origami.

Because the goldfish has a three-dimensional finish, attach it to the bell portion of the wind chime and add a tanzaku (paper strip).

If you also attach a small bell, you’ll hear a gentle sound every time the wind blows.

Older adults may find it novel that you can make a wind chime out of origami.

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Sea creatures made with bubble wrap

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Sea creatures made with bubble wrap 🐙 Enjoy the texture of the material and make the most of its qualities 🎨✨ It’s also great because you can have fun with paints!#Childcare CraftingNursery teacher / Childcare workerSummer CraftChildcare#NurseryTeacherDailyLifework　#Puchipuchi　

It's okay to at least dream in a dream... – San Usagi

“Sea Creatures Made with Bubble Wrap” is a wall decoration idea that lets older adults feel the summer season indoors.

By painting packing bubble wrap to depict octopuses, pufferfish, turtles, and more, this easy, imagination-sparking craft can also trigger memories of summer at the seaside.

In particular, it is expected to have reminiscence therapy effects that recall youthful beach outings and family trips, which can help maintain cognitive function.

The colorful pieces brighten the walls and spark conversation when displayed after completion.

Even those who aren’t confident with crafts can join in easily, making it a delightful way for everyone to enjoy summer together.

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Sea made of clay

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In colorful summer, it’s very simple to make beach scenery with clay #DIY

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In this season when we can sense the approach of summer, wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the ocean even indoors? The idea that makes that wish come true is “An Ocean Made with Clay.” Using soft, fluffy clay, you can freely shape starfish, crabs, waves, and more for this wall decoration.

Its charm lies in spending unhurried time while moving your fingertips.

As you create, conversations naturally unfold—memories like “a beach trip from years ago” or “collecting shells with the kids”—leading to reminiscence therapy.

Once finished, hang your work on the wall and a little seaside scene will spread through the room, soothing everyone who sees it.

It’s a warm and enjoyable summer recreation that can also stimulate cognitive function.

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