[For Seniors] Enjoyable Brain Training! Recommended Origami for February

Ehomaki

[Setsubun Origami] How to fold an Ehomaki (rolled sushi) with voice commentary ☆ Origami rolled sushi tutorial / Tatsukuri

Ehomaki are sushi rolls eaten while facing the year’s lucky direction, called the “eho,” on Setsubun.

At senior care facilities, some may also serve easy-to-eat versions of ehomaki during Setsubun events.

Eating ehomaki is a way to wish for good fortune in the coming year.

Let’s try folding this lucky item out of origami.

An ehomaki has the black seaweed exterior and the white rice inside, but we’ll make it using a single sheet of origami paper.

Some steps are a bit complex, but seniors who are skilled at origami will likely enjoy making it.

Please have those around them support the challenging parts.

For the fillings, you can easily create them using round stickers.

Of course, coloring is fine too.

Through creating their own ehomaki, seniors might find an opportunity to reflect on their past Setsubun memories.

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Hanging decoration with camellias and paper fans

Camellia flower made from origami: January/February decoration (with audio commentary) — How to make a paper camellia flower decoration <ORIGAMI>

Here is an introduction to a hanging decoration featuring camellias, flowers that herald the arrival of spring.

Use two square sheets of origami paper, cut them into circles, and create the petals.

Colors like red, white, or pink—which evoke the image of camellias—might work well.

If you layer the two sets of petals with their positions slightly offset, you can make a piece that closely resembles a real camellia.

Make the stamens with yellow origami and attach them to the center.

It’s also recommended to hang a paper fan made by gluing together four accordion-folded pieces of origami.

This project can help older adults sense the season and the coming of spring through the camellia motif.

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Setsubun wreath

[Setsubun Origami] Setsubun Wreath (Oni/Demon, Ehomaki Sushi Roll, Plum Blossoms, Bean Pouch)

Here’s a wreath themed around Setsubun, perfect for February.

The wreath base is also made from origami, and you only need two folds to make it.

Let’s create items related to Setsubun with origami, such as oni (demons), beans and a masu box, and ehomaki rolls.

Even though we call it Setsubun, there are regional differences, aren’t there? It might be fun to make origami that reflects customs unique to your area.

You could also ask older adults about traditional Setsubun practices passed down over the years and incorporate those ideas.

Please use this as inspiration to create a lovely Setsubun wreath.

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Valentine’s hanging decorations

[Craft Idea] Valentine’s Day Hanging Decoration (February) (Wall Decoration) (Senior Recreation, OT, Daycare, Childcare) (Heart Ornament, DIY)

Speaking of events in February, there’s Valentine’s Day.

Some older adults may have received chocolates from their families.

Perhaps some of you have even given chocolates to someone you had feelings for.

How about making a hanging decoration for this fun event, Valentine’s Day? You can craft chocolates and sweets from origami or construction paper, or cut origami into heart shapes.

Let’s make some cute hanging decoration parts.

As you create them, that exciting Valentine’s Day feeling is likely to grow—even for older adults.

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