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What comes to mind when you think of October? As autumn deepens, many people might think of fall foliage, seasonal delicacies, and Halloween, the big event of October.
We’ve gathered motifs related to October.
There are calendars you can draw with brush pens or pastels, as well as calendars decorated with origami creations, so you can choose something that suits the preferences of the older adults participating.
It’s also the season when the weather cools down and walks become enjoyable, so making a calendar decorated with fallen leaves you’ve picked up could become a memorable piece.
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[For Seniors] Making an October Calendar: Recommended Motifs Summary (1–10)
Halloween ghost
In October, we have Halloween, right? Some senior care facilities may also hold Halloween events.
So, let’s try making an October calendar decorated with origami Halloween ghosts.
We’ll fold origami to make ghosts.
And when it comes to Halloween, pumpkins are also an important item.
With a single sheet of origami paper, we’ll fold a ghost holding a pumpkin.
If you use orange origami paper, you can make a pumpkin Jack-o’-lantern.
The orange side becomes the pumpkin, and the white side completes the ghost.
For seniors who may not be familiar with Halloween, try making the calendar while sharing some fun Halloween trivia.
cosmos
Here’s an idea for using “cosmos flowers” as a gentle accent on your autumn wall display.
Fold pink, white, or red origami paper, then cut it into petal shapes.
If you trim the edges into little serrations, they’ll look more lifelike.
You can create a natural, spreading effect by layering the finished flowers at slightly different angles.
Arrange and paste several together to evoke the lively feel of an autumn flower field.
Since the steps involve plenty of cutting and pasting, the process offers a good amount of tactile stimulation and focus.
It adds just the right touch of brilliance for calendar-making projects.
haunted house
We’d like to introduce an idea for a “haunted house” that creates a Halloween atmosphere using a house made from black origami with orange windows.
Simply attach cut-out windows to instantly expand a spooky yet fun haunted house world.
Add white ghosts and pumpkin decorations for a lively finish, while also leaving space to write the date.
Because the simple origami shapes are easy for seniors to handle, you can enjoy making a seasonal calendar that captures the fun of handmade crafts.
Give it a try!
Paper cutouts of maple leaves
Here’s an idea for a seasonally rich craft that captures the deepening of autumn: “Paper-Cut Maple Leaves.” Fold and cut red, orange, and yellow origami paper to create realistic-looking fall foliage.
By experimenting with the shapes and placement of the leaves, you can spark imagination, and the hand movements naturally support rehabilitation.
If you paste the leaves so they seem to scatter around the date, it will resemble a scene of falling leaves.
There’s plenty of room for creativity—such as arranging the colors in a gradient.
It’s a calendar project that’s fun to make and beautiful to display.
bat
Here are some slightly spooky yet fun “bat” decoration ideas that are perfect for Halloween.
Fold bats with outstretched wings using origami paper in colors like black, gray, and purple—the different colors give each bat its own personality, making your calendar vibrant and lively.
Arrange them as if they’re flying to add a sense of motion, and consider adding a night sky or moon as a background.
The shapes are simple, so they’re easy for older adults to try as well, resulting in a Halloween-themed craft that balances seasonal flair with playfulness.
Give it a try!
Pacific saury
Autumn is a season with plenty of harvests and foods at their peak.
One of autumn’s flavors, Pacific saury (sanma), might also make an appearance on your table.
Many older adults may love the rich, fatty taste of sanma.
Let’s make a calendar featuring sanma.
Cut construction paper or cardboard into the shape of a sanma and wrap it in aluminum foil.
This will recreate a shiny, lifelike fish.
Finish the calendar with creative touches, like placing it on a drawing of a shichirin charcoal grill or on a paper plate you’ve made.
It’s a delightful craft that looks so appetizing, it might make you crave sanma!
Halloween pumpkin
For making an October calendar, the chief also recommends a “Halloween pumpkin” crafted from orange and black origami.
Fold a round, plump pumpkin with orange origami, and use black origami to make a hat, eyes, and mouth to give it a fun, unique expression.
Simply changing the placement or shapes a little adds personality to the piece.
Adding colored paper of autumn leaves or illustrations of seasonal foods in the background will evoke an even deeper sense of autumn.
Once finished, hang the calendar on the wall to enjoy the seasonal atmosphere every day as part of your home decor.