[For Seniors] August Calendar: Craft Ideas
August is the height of summer, a season when the heat lingers, yet the days begin to shorten and we start to sense the approach of autumn.
Enjoying crafts that are perfect for this time of August not only adds color to everyday life, but also helps improve cognitive function by engaging your hands.
In particular, making calendars is a fun activity that lets you spend time creatively, using colors and materials while feeling the changes of the seasons.
In this article, we introduce August calendar craft ideas that are easy for older adults to try.
We hope you’ll enjoy creating calendars while taking in the quintessential sights and feelings of summer!
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[For Seniors] August Calendar: Craft Ideas (1–10)
Sunflower Origami Calendar
Here’s an idea for an origami calendar with a full-on summer vibe: a sunflower with a calendar designed in its center.
Cut origami paper into small squares to make the petals, and connect them in a ring to create a three-dimensional effect.
Prepare a piece of origami for the center with the dates written on it; attach it to the flower, and your sunflower calendar is complete.
Its bright, sunny look brings a summery feel just by placing it on a desk or hanging it on a wall.
Since there are no difficult steps, it’s also recommended as a recreational activity in senior facilities.
Calendar with watermelon and summer vacation motifs
When it comes to foods that represent summer, many people would probably say watermelon.
Using watermelon as a theme for a calendar also gives a seasonal feel.
Let’s create a calendar perfect for August by incorporating patterns that evoke summer festivals and summer vacation, such as water yo-yos, chocolate-dipped bananas, and shaved ice.
Attach watermelon-themed cards and festival-patterned masking tape to the calendar base.
If you also add summer-themed stickers to the date squares, you’ll end up with a lively, fun calendar.
Give it a try!
Summer Ocean Calendar Collage
Here are some ideas for giving your existing calendar a fresh, summery look using stickers and washi tape.
Use ocean-themed stickers, seashells, and craft parts—mainly in shades of blue—to transform the entire calendar into a sea scene.
You can create a shoreline with design paper and shells, and use clear film to suggest sparkling water; with a bit of creativity, you can make something that looks quite professional.
Preparation and assembly are both simple, so this is also recommended as a recreational activity in senior care facilities.
[For Seniors] August Calendar. Craft Ideas (11–20)
Handmade Desk Calendar
How about making an original desktop calendar that incorporates seasonal designs or your favorite patterns? Depending on your preference, you can use photos, illustrations, or design paper from 100-yen shops to color your very own year.
Its compact size is perfect for a desk or living room, and it also makes a great small gift.
By adding a seasonal touch to each monthly page, you’ll create a special calendar that lifts your spirits every time you look at it.
Enjoy the warmth that only handmade items can offer.
Handwritten pocket-size calendar
A compact, palm-sized, notebook-style handwritten calendar that’s easy to carry.
After stamping a simple monthly grid, freely arrange the blank spaces with plans, drawings, stickers, and more.
The charm of a handwritten calendar is that you can also jot down daily notes and feelings.
All the materials can be found at 100-yen shops, so it’s easy for beginners to try.
Create a calendar you’ll look forward to flipping through every month!
Pressed Flower Calendar
Introducing a pressed flower calendar that captures seasonal blossoms and plants, letting you enjoy the beauty of nature.
Pick flowers and foliage yourself, carefully dry and press them, and pair them with the monthly calendar to create a gently colored, richly expressive piece.
By changing the types of flowers and plants, you can reflect the seasonal feeling of each month.
Lamination turns it into a long-lasting interior decoration, and its natural, warm charm makes it a perfect gift.
Going for walks to find flowers for pressing, and the process of making the pressed flowers and calendar, also involve planning, physical activity, and fine motor practice—activities that may help prevent cognitive decline.
Yukata Calendar
Yukata are traditional garments that you might wear at summer events like fireworks festivals or summer fairs.
You may also wear one when staying at a ryokan.
Even in the muggy heat of summer, yukata don’t get very sticky with sweat, so they feel cool and comfortable.
A calendar decorated with origami yukata that evoke the feeling of summer could also help older adults enjoy the season.
When making a yukata out of origami, using washi-style patterns or bleeding-dye designs creates a nice atmosphere.
Attach an obi made from origami or construction paper in your favorite color, and your yukata is complete.
There are also simple folding methods, so please give it a try.