[For Seniors] Have Fun with Recreation! Origami Ideas
Origami, which is incorporated into recreational activities at care facilities.
Origami seems familiar to many older adults, as they often folded paper when they were young and it was a common pastime.
Because you can fold while chatting with other seniors, it also helps promote communication!
So this time, we’ll introduce origami that’s perfect for recreation activities for older adults.
Using your fingertips and thinking about what shape it will become when finished also serves as brain training.
Please make good use of these origami ideas in your recreational programs!
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[For Seniors] Have Fun with Recreation! Origami Ideas (111–120)
Origami Album
Let’s give a wonderful gift made with photos and messages.
Here are some origami album ideas.
In the past, albums were typically made by filing developed photos from a photo shop.
These days, it’s easy to print photos taken on a smartphone at home or at convenience stores.
Try making an origami album using your favorite photos taken with the person you’re giving the gift to, or photos filled with memories.
It’s also great that you can freely add more pages.
[For Seniors] Have Fun with Recreation! Origami Ideas (121–130)
Origami Photo Frame
A wonderful idea for stylishly displaying photos! Here’s an idea for an origami photo frame.
Even if you want to make a photo frame by hand, many people might think, “It seems difficult,” or “Gathering materials is a hassle.” This time, let’s make and gift a simple, stylish photo frame using origami paper and cardstock.
All you need are craft origami paper, cardstock, scissors, and a photo.
The steps are simple and easy to follow, so give it a try!
Three-dimensional water lilies
Water lilies blooming in ponds and marshes in parks and temples have a dreamy atmosphere.
During the flowering season, some older adults may go to view them as well.
Because they evoke an image of water, they’re a perfect flower for June origami projects.
Water lilies are known for their distinctive petals, which can be long and slender or rounded.
If you fold the origami first and then cut, you can create beautiful petals.
Layer the petal pieces to complete the water lily flower.
You can also make leaves out of origami and place them with the flower.
It’s also recommended to stick them on a June calendar.
Hydrangeas and a snail
Here’s a lovely idea featuring beautifully colorful hydrangeas and a little snail.
First, prepare small sheets of origami paper.
If you don’t have small ones, you can quarter a standard sheet to make the same size.
Crease the paper, secure it with a stapler, then open it up to form a flower.
Once you’ve made about ten, gather the flowers and glue them together.
If you attach them closely, you can create a full, realistic hydrangea look.
With such pretty hydrangeas, even the snail seems to be having fun.
Even on gloomy, rain-prone days, this decoration will brighten up your room—so give it a try!
An umbrella that can be opened and closed
A highly polished, adorably displayable umbrella with a fun mechanism! Here’s an idea for an umbrella that can open and close.
June is typically the rainy season, right? An umbrella is something we often use at that time.
This time, let’s use origami to make a mechanical umbrella that opens and closes.
You’ll need two sheets of origami paper, glue stick, adhesive glue, scissors, and masking tape.
It’s recommended for those who enjoy detailed work or are eager to focus on a hands-on project.
Using double-sided colored origami paper works well.
support flag
Not only the people taking part in the sports day events, but also those cheering them on are getting excited, aren’t they? Let’s make a cheering flag that captures that passionate spirit.
Prepare origami paper and paper straws.
Fold the origami, glue it, and attach a paper straw.
You can leave it as is, but it will look great if you stamp a message on the flag or add stickers.
If you hang them on the wall, they can evoke the lively cheers of a sports day and help create a fun atmosphere.
It might also bring back memories of past sports days for older adults.
It’s a project that’s likely to spark conversation with sports day stories even as you make it.
Real wisteria flowers
Wisteria, with its pale purple blossoms, soothes the heart just by looking at it.
Many seniors may have visited famous wisteria spots.
In this article, we’ll introduce wisteria you can enjoy indoors.
Let’s make each wisteria bloom using small 6-centimeter square origami paper.
Because the size is small and the work is intricate, it’s perfect for people who enjoy origami or are good with their hands.
After making the flowers and leaves, attach them to wire and assemble each piece to complete the arrangement.
It’s fun to make and calming to display—please consider incorporating this wisteria craft idea into your recreational activities!
