Easy origami that delights the elderly. Enjoy a heart-lifting time with seasonal origami.
Origami is a wonderful hobby that lets you enjoy the charm of the seasons.
Seasonal creations—like spring clovers, summer festival coats (happi), and autumn maple leaves—have a mysterious way of warming the heart.
Here, we introduce seasonal origami that can be enjoyed together with older adults.
Beyond their visual beauty, these activities can also help stimulate the brain through fingertip movements.
Most of the designs are simple and easy to fold, so seniors can join in comfortably.
They’re perfect for facility events or spending quality time with family.
We hope you enjoy a lovely moment through origami.
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Origami of Animals and Insects (11–20)
Origami: cricket
The chirping of insects that echoes in autumn is a hallmark of the season.
There are many insects with beautiful calls—pine crickets, bell crickets, field crickets, and more—but this time, let’s try folding a three-dimensional cricket with origami.
It’s easy to make, so even seniors can enjoy creating it.
You only need a single sheet of origami paper, so no extra materials or difficult techniques are required.
Since it becomes three-dimensional when folded, you can display it on a desk or put it on a wall.
It might also be fun to make them in various colors and sizes.
cat
Cats are animals loved by a wide range of people, and their unique appearances—especially their patterns—really highlight their cuteness.
This activity is about folding an origami cat and then finishing it with patterns to suit each person’s taste.
Using diagonal creases as the basic guideline, follow steps that fold along those lines: make the ears sharp, and then shape the rest with a rounded feel overall.
Once the overall shape is set, use a pen to draw the patterns and facial expression to finish.
How you draw them will reflect the creator’s individuality.
Origami of Animals and Insects (21–30)
A rabbit made from a single sheet of origami paper
This is a cute piece you can easily make with a single sheet of origami paper.
The folding method is simple, and using glue for the final touches helps stabilize the shape and gives it a cleaner finish.
The completed rabbit can stand on its own for display, making it a charming accent on a shelf or table.
Because it’s easy to make, it’s great for enjoying with children or as an activity in senior care facilities, where it naturally encourages conversation and smiles.
This single-sheet origami “rabbit” is an adorable handmade decoration that you can casually enjoy to match the season or special occasions.
Origami Flowers (1–10)
Clover and a VaseNEW!
These cute creations are perfect for the colorful spring season.
Prepare origami in your favorite colors and make a four-leaf clover and a vase.
The four-leaf clover is made from a single sheet of origami paper.
If you make several in different sizes and colors, they’ll give a bright, festive impression.
The leaves have a three-dimensional finish, so they look striking.
For the clover’s stem, roll a strip of origami paper thinly, flatten it, and attach it.
Place the clovers in an origami vase shaped with a bit of volume, and display them at home.
If you like, using puffy stickers to create little insects and sticking them on is also recommended.
dandelion fluffNEW!
When you see dandelions in bloom, you can’t help but think, “Spring has come,” right? Older adults may also feel the arrival of spring.
In spring, you might make dandelion crafts as part of recreation activities.
It’s also a great idea to make dandelion fluff and display it together with the dandelion pieces.
If you use them as a wall decoration, they’ll create a lovely atmosphere indoors.
Seeing the displayed dandelions and fluff may bring back memories for some seniors—of their childhood or moments with family.
Be sure to enjoy a pleasant time together while sharing those memories.
Four-leaf clover bookmarkNEW!
As March arrives, there are more warm days, and it’s a time when you often see clovers in parks and plazas.
Making clovers with origami can help older adults feel the spring season, too.
A four-leaf clover made from a single sheet of origami paper can also be used as a bookmark.
You can slip it into a book you’re reading or hook it on a page.
Some steps are a bit complex, so please support older adults as needed while making it together.
The overall shape is a heart, which is another cute point.
cosmos
Cosmos are one of the flowers that symbolize autumn; the sight of many cute blossoms lined up is a classic autumn scene.
In this project, we’ll make charming, three-dimensional cosmos using origami to capture that autumn feeling.
You fold a long, narrow strip of origami paper in the center and secure it; when you open it up, it forms a finished two-petal piece.
By combining these petal pieces, you shape the flower.
Since each piece is delicate, focus carefully with your fingertips—making precise creases and matching the shapes of all parts will lead to a more beautiful finished result.