September Health Topic: Introducing Recreational Activities That Capture the Feeling of Autumn’s Arrival

Making autumn leaves

Day service Habiro. Making autumn foliage (crafts).

When we think of autumn scenery, we often picture the mountains with trees gradually turning various colors.

With that image in mind, this activity invites participants to freely add color to construction paper cut into the shape of autumn leaves.

It’s recommended not only to use photos of fall foliage as references, but also to imagine colors from one’s own memories of landscapes, which can help stimulate the brain.

While considering how to layer colors to create a beautiful finish, let’s also enhance fingertip focus and guide participants to complete their ideal autumn leaves.

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Little potatoes rolling

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Autumn flavors! Here’s a fun “rolling sweet potato” game idea.

Autumn is the season when potatoes are especially delicious.

This time, let’s join a game themed around sweet potatoes.

Write point values on poster paper or cardboard, and roll sweet-potato cutouts made from construction paper using a stick.

It seems the number where the potato stops is added to your score! It requires concentration and control of strength, but it sounds like something you can enjoy as you play.

Chestnut Picking Game

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Easy indoor recreation you can enjoy! Here are ideas for a chestnut-picking game.

When you think of autumn, various nuts come to mind, right? This time, how about making chestnuts out of construction paper or cardboard and turning it into a game? What you’ll need are leaf-shaped construction paper or origami, and chestnut motifs made from construction paper or cardboard.

If you write point values on the chestnuts, participants can join in with extra excitement and anticipation.

The key is to pick up the chestnuts with a cane or stick and place them into a basket!

Potato Digging Game

Potato-digging game starts! Gyoda City Day Service Koubouan

Let’s make use of old newspapers! Here’s an idea for a sweet potato digging game.

When we think of digging sweet potatoes, we usually imagine digging them out of the soil, but this time, let’s enjoy it indoors! Fill a kiddie pool or large basin with shredded newspaper and sweet potatoes made from construction paper, and you’re all set! Using plastic scoops, kids can push aside the newspaper to search for the potatoes, enjoying the thrill of the hunt.

Try incorporating this sweet potato digging game—it’s just like a treasure hunt!