[For Seniors] A roundup of games using disposable chopsticks: Chopstick activities that also support rehabilitation

A game where you thread a bag clip onto a pair of disposable chopsticks.

[No Crowding] Supervised by a Recreation Care Worker! Individual Activity for Seniors: “The Game Where You Thread Those Bread-Bag Clips onto Chopsticks☆”

It’s a simple game where you stand chopsticks upright by clipping them with clothespins and then thread bread bag clips (bag closers) onto them.

Because the action is picking up arranged items and moving them, concentrating with your fingertips is key to progressing smoothly.

Since you’re threading thin objects through narrow holes, it’s also perfect for training your eyes to accurately locate the holes.

By adjusting the positions of the chopsticks and the arrangement of the bag clips, you can likely enhance the training effect even more.

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Marble coaster

Connecting a marble coaster with chopsticks [73]

Here’s a marble coaster that’s perfect for teaming up to build something together.

Get some chopsticks, marbles, and glue, and let’s get started.

Use the chopsticks to create the course.

Cut the chopsticks so marbles can pass through, and glue the pieces together as you build.

Arrange the chopsticks to form a track for the marbles to roll.

When you get to curves, think about how to make the marbles roll smoothly—discussing ideas like this naturally encourages communication.

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clothespin tree

Recreation for Seniors: Otedama Game and Easy One-Handed Clothespin Tree

Let me introduce the Clothespin Tree.

Gather some beanbags and secure them to a pair of chopsticks, then clip clothespins onto the chopsticks in alternating positions.

If the structure topples or the chopsticks break when adding a clothespin, you lose.

The action of opening and closing clothespins also stimulates the brain.

For gameplay, preparing clothespins in various colors is recommended—you’ll end up with a colorful tree that’s visually enjoyable.

It’s a fun activity using familiar materials, and once your Clothespin Tree is complete, displaying it as a decoration can also spark conversation.

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Chopstick Ball-Carrying Game

[100-yen Brain Training] ADL training for eating: “Using chopsticks” movements

Here’s an introduction to a fingertip game where you use chopsticks to pick up and carry small items.

Games that involve fine finger movements can help stimulate the brain.

They’re also useful for training movements needed in daily life.

What you’ll need is an ice tray for making ice—one that makes small cubes is recommended.

Prepare some craft pom-poms (also called “pompoms”) and a pair of disposable wooden chopsticks.

You can get everything you need at a 100-yen shop, so preparation is easy.

Starting from one end of the ice tray, use the chopsticks to pick up the pom-poms and place them into the compartments.

This action helps train eating-related movements.

Since it’s a seated game, it’s likely to be easy for older adults to try.

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Disposable Chopstick Picking Game

Recreation for seniors: super easy, can be done while seated—Chopstick-Grabbing Game #SeniorRecreation #ActivitiesForSeniors #CareRecreation #SeatedActivities

It’s a game where you twist a bundle of disposable chopsticks into a standing tower and then pull out one chopstick at a time; whoever topples the tower loses.

You’re tested on fine motor skills, like judging which chopsticks affect the balance and how to pull them out so the force doesn’t transfer through the structure.

The careful yet quick pulling motion is also crucial for maintaining balance, so keep your focus and sense of speed sharp.

It’s also interesting that as the number of remaining sticks decreases, the ability to judge the overall balance becomes even more important.

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