[For Seniors] May Calendar Craft: Motifs that color May, such as Children's Day (Tango no Sekku), Mother's Day, and seasonal flowers

A calendar with carnation stamps

[Eraser stamp] Making a May calendar with a carnation stamp 💕 Great for Mother’s Day too 👍

Let’s try making a calendar using a carnation rubber stamp carved from an eraser.

Eraser stamps are made by carving an eraser, and you can create a calendar with a unique, handcrafted charm that’s different from store-bought stamps.

A carnation stamp that evokes Mother’s Day can help older adults feel the season.

Of course, you could also make a calendar with stamps themed around May, such as the 88th Night (Hachiju-hachiya) or carp streamers (koinobori).

Eraser stamps don’t require much force and are easy to carve, so older adults should find the project approachable.

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Peony Calendar

Making a May calendar!

Peonies come into bloom from April to May, so a peony-themed calendar is perfect for May.

Try making peonies out of tissue paper or origami and adding them to the calendar.

Large peony blossoms in red, white, or pink will brighten it up beautifully.

Some older adults may especially love peonies.

As they make the calendar, it may also bring back memories of May’s fresh, pleasant season.

It sounds like a project you can enjoy while chatting happily with those around you.

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Wisteria Blossom Calendar

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Making a May calendar ✨ It features wisteria! The wisteria at the nearby park has been blooming quite a lot too 😆Minami Ward, Nagoya CityCommunity-based day serviceTranslation#SafranSakuramotomachiCaregiving#WelfareCalendar#MayWisteria flowers

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In May, you sometimes see wisteria trellises in parks and at temples, don’t you? Some older adults may even look forward to wisteria flowers and trellises when spring arrives.

With that in mind, here’s a calendar project featuring wisteria.

Make individual wisteria blossoms with origami and attach them to the calendar.

If you create plenty of blossoms, you can make a calendar that evokes a wisteria trellis.

This way, even older adults who find it difficult to go out can recall the beauty of wisteria through making the calendar.

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Yamabuki Calendar

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Yamabuki, with its distinctive orange-tinged yellow flowers, can sometimes be seen along mountains and rivers from April to May.

This time, we’re introducing a calendar featuring yamabuki as the theme.

Make yamabuki flowers out of origami or construction paper and attach them to the calendar.

It’s also a great idea to craft butterflies and bees to go along with it.

The finished calendar should give older adults a sense of accomplishment from having created something themselves.

In addition, making the calendar offers a chance to think about the seasons and the dates while working on the project.

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Coloring Calendar of Koinobori (Carp Streamers)

Speaking of May, there are events like Children’s Day and Mother’s Day, aren’t there? Let’s make a coloring calendar that evokes the month of May.

Coloring uses fine motor skills, which is said to stimulate and activate the brain.

That’s likely why many senior care facilities incorporate coloring, isn’t it? Coloring pages featuring carp streamers (koinobori), carnations, or sports day—perfect for May—might be a great fit.

Coloring is also said to help you refresh and reset your mood.

Looking at a calendar you colored and created yourself should also give you a sense of accomplishment.

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