[For Seniors] From Games to Crafts: A Complete Guide to Paper Cup Recreational Activities

Flapping Paper Cups

Recreation for seniors — super easy, doable with one hand! Flapping paper cups

Here’s an activity you can do while seated: the paper-cup flapper.

All you need are a paper cup and a handheld fan (uchiwa).

Place the paper cup upside down on the table, then fan it with the uchiwa.

The cup will move, pushed by the wind.

When you move the cup to a designated spot, you’ve cleared the challenge.

Timing it and competing can make it even more exciting.

A tip for moving it well: hold the uchiwa level, pointing toward the cup, and fan as if tapping the table.

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paper-cup ogre

[Craft idea] Setsubun craft: A demon eating an ehomaki (lucky direction rolled sushi) — Japanese event crafting (February) (recreation for seniors) (early childhood/educational) (wall decoration) (art/craft) (paper cup) (rolled sushi) (demon)

Paper cup demons are perfect for the Setsubun season and look fun to make.

If you craft the facial parts and horns from origami and stick them on, you’ll get demon faces full of expression.

Making them together with older adults can deepen communication as well.

Tasks that use the fingertips are also effective for stimulating the brain.

Creating a uniquely personal demon lets you enjoy the joy of self-expression.

It’s also nice to display the finished pieces in a room to enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.

I think this is a wonderful craft that draws out the creativity of older adults and helps them spend fulfilling time.

fishing

Fishing with paper cups! Strengthen hand movements and stimulate the brain!

While enjoying a game of “fishing,” let’s train the brain as well as the hands and arms.

It’s a great game for busy staff, and you can prepare it easily with paper cups, newspaper, and disposable chopsticks.

Draw fish, octopuses, and other sea creatures on several paper cups—the more cups you have, the more fun it becomes.

Steps like tearing newspaper and making a fishing rod with chopsticks use your fingertips, right? Since many nerves connected to the brain are concentrated in the hands, they’re sometimes called the “second brain.” Using your hands and fingers stimulates and activates the brain.

Reeling in catches also provides exercise for the hands and arms.

Be sure to try fishing with your non-dominant hand as well!

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