[For Seniors] Easy Seasonal Paper Fans Made with Origami
Paper fans made from origami are bright and stylish, making them a hit as decorations at senior events.
Try creating paper fan decorations that capture the feeling of each season—whether it’s for cherry blossom viewing, festivals, Halloween, or Christmas.
With origami, you can keep costs low and make paper fans very easily, so seniors are encouraged to give it a try.
There aren’t many difficult steps, so it’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident with crafts.
If you’re a care staff member looking for instructions on making origami paper fans, please use this as a reference.
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[For Seniors] Easy Seasonal Paper Fans Made with Origami (1–10)
Summer Festival
These paper fans are perfect for festivals and events.
You’ll combine three accordion-folded pieces to create a wall decoration.
The steps are simple, so many seniors will likely be able to participate.
The key is to choose origami patterns—like polka dots—that evoke a festive atmosphere when folded.
Because participants use fine finger movements to make the accordion folds, it can stimulate the brain and may help prevent cognitive decline.
Having their own creations displayed during festivals or events can also help residents feel more attached to the facility.
Please make use of this project during recreation time and similar activities.
Seasonal paper fan flowers
When it comes to spring flowers, some older adults might think of anemones or marguerites.
Let’s try making spring flowers with paper fans.
Of course, with a bit of arranging, you can also create flowers for other seasons, like sunflowers or chrysanthemums.
For seniors who find it difficult to go out, decorating with seasonal paper fan flowers might be a nice way to feel the seasons.
We’ll decorate accordion-folded origami to mimic the structure of real flowers.
For example, for a marguerite, you can give it the right look by placing a yellow piece of origami in the center of white accordion-folded paper.
These seasonal paper fan flowers are perfect for events and celebrations, too.
Halloween
These paper fans are perfect for the Halloween season in October.
Let’s try making jack-o’-lanterns, bats, and monsters.
Halloween decorations can seem a bit scary, but since these are made with paper fans, they’ll have a cute and friendly look.
We’ll combine three accordion-folded origami parts to create each Halloween decoration.
Some older adults may have celebrated Halloween with their families; looking at or making these decorations could bring back fond memories.
For those who aren’t familiar with Halloween, this craft can be a fun introduction through the decorations.
[For Seniors] Seasonal Paper Fans You Can Easily Make with Origami (11–20)
snowman
Some seniors may have built snowmen in the winter.
This paper fan craft is designed to evoke fond winter memories.
Let’s try making a snowman using paper fans.
Using paper fans for the snowman’s body gives it a cute look.
Open accordion-folded construction paper into circles and assemble it into a snowman.
Attach the snowman’s face and hands to complete it.
The charming, displayed snowman is sure to soothe seniors’ hearts.
The steps are simple, making it a project that many seniors can enjoy creating.
Moon viewing
Here’s a moon-and-rabbit craft idea perfect for the moon-viewing season.
Take eight sheets of yellow origami paper, accordion-fold all of them, then glue the ends together to form a circle.
That completes the moon! Make another circle the same way with white origami paper, then attach ear and face pieces to complete the rabbit.
It works well if the rabbit is slightly smaller than the moon.
You can also make several rabbits and enjoy their different expressions.
Try making pampas grass and dango too, and decorate your wall with the whole set!
birthday
Here’s an introduction to paper fans that are perfect for decorating walls for events and celebrations.
They can be made using just construction paper or origami paper, so they’re easy to put together.
Accordion-fold three sheets of paper, connect them, and form a ring.
Press the ring into a circular frame with the same diameter.
Once it becomes a neat paper-fan ring, remove it from the frame and it’s done.
Feel free to add decorations as you like.
It makes a great accent for wall decor and creates a lovely atmosphere.
The steps are simple, making this a project that’s easy for older adults as well.
Why not enjoy making them together with seniors, starting from the crafting process itself?
flower pom
These are hanging paper fan decorations that brighten up events and activities at care facilities.
You want seniors to enjoy the day of the event in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere, right? That’s why we recommend hanging paper fan decorations.
By using tissue paper, you can create soft and gentle-looking hangings.
First, prepare two sheets of tissue paper and fold each one in an accordion style.
Bind the two together with fishing line (nylon thread), then gently unfold each accordion.
Because the tips of the accordion folds are pre-cut, the piece turns out delicate.
Choosing tissue paper that matches the season’s theme is the key.
Through these creations, seniors will be able to feel the changing seasons.