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For Seniors: Fun, Energetic Ways to Beat the Summer! Origami Idea Roundup

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My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.

Summer events like festivals and the opening of beach season excite both adults and children, but when the peak of summer arrives, many older adults choose to stay indoors due to the intense heat.

In senior care facilities as well, people tend to spend more time inside.

Even in a cool indoor environment, why not try origami activities that evoke the feeling of summer? Folding motifs like yukata, fireworks, and shaved ice may bring back fond memories of summers past.

Enjoy a wonderful crafting time while sharing those delightful stories from long ago.

[For Seniors] Enjoy a Fun and Lively Summer! Origami Idea Collection (41–50)

Handmade uchiwa (Japanese handheld fan)

How to Make a Handmade Origami Fan: Easy and Cute Summer Craft with Kids

Handmade uchiwa (Japanese handheld fan)

There may be days in August when you find yourself fanning with an uchiwa.

Ready-made ones are fine, but how about spending summer with a handmade fan? Take three sheets of origami paper, fold them accordion-style, and glue them together in a row.

Attach chopsticks to the left and right ends and secure them with cellophane tape.

When you hold the chopsticks and spread it open, it becomes a fan.

For a fun variation, use red origami paper and stick on strips of white and green origami.

Draw black dots on the red paper and fold it accordion-style.

Then, assemble it the same way to complete a watermelon-themed uchiwa.

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Super Easy! Cicada

[Origami] Super Easy! How to Fold a Cicada – Summer Insect, Making a Cicada, Original Creation

Super Easy! Cicada

When it comes to classic summer insects, many people probably think of cicadas.

Their buzzing also accentuates the heat of summer.

That’s why folding a cicada in origami in July can immediately evoke a sense of summer, even for older adults.

Let’s try a simple cicada origami.

Even with a design that has few complicated steps, using the fingertips helps stimulate the brain.

By making fine folds around the abdomen, you can create a realistic cicada shape.

As you fold cicada origami together, you might find yourselves chatting with seniors about memorable summer stories from the past.

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balloon goldfish

[Origami Goldfish] Easy with one sheet of origami♪ How to make a balloon goldfish 💙 step-by-step explanation – Summer origami – How to make very simple tulip origami

balloon goldfish

Some older adults may have fond memories of scooping goldfish at summer festival stalls, don’t you think? Watching goldfish gracefully swim in a tank can also evoke a refreshing, cool feeling.

Let’s help older adults feel the arrival of summer with goldfish origami.

If you make a goldfish that turns into a paper balloon, you can blow air into it to create a plump, adorable goldfish.

Try using origami in various colors, or with traditional Japanese patterns or polka dots.

You can create unique pieces that only origami can achieve.

Display them on the wall or paste them onto a backing shaped like an aquarium—your ideas will expand the possibilities of your creations.

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Morning glory hanging ornament

Hanging Morning Glory Ornaments ~A cute morning glory that always stays by your side as a summer memory~ @origami @hanging ornaments

Morning glory hanging ornament

The “Morning Glory Hanging Decoration” is a summertime ornament for seniors that’s fun to look at and sways with a cool, breezy feel.

Attach origami morning glory flowers, leaves, and buds to twine or similar string, then connect several pieces vertically.

Create a base at the top by crossing bamboo skewers to hang it, and it’s done.

You can choose a single flower color or combine multiple colors—either way, the refreshing palette instantly heightens the summer mood.

The gently swaying decoration is pleasing to the eye and quickly transforms any spot where it’s hung into a seasonally themed space.

It’s a simple craft that lets you focus and have fun while moving your fingers.

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Flower ball made with a circular craft punch

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Making flower balls using origami paper and a circular craft punch is a perfect idea for senior recreation.

With simple steps, you can create lots of brightly colored petals and combine them to form a three-dimensional kusudama.

Handwork helps stimulate the brain, and the finished piece looks gorgeous and gives a strong sense of accomplishment.

Working together as a group encourages conversation and makes for an enjoyable time, which is another appeal.

It’s easy for beginners to try, so it’s highly recommended.

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