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

Mount Fuji

[One sheet of origami] Easy! How to fold a cute 3D Mt. Fuji. How to make a Mt. Fuji with origami. It’s easy to make!

How about expressing Mt.

Fuji with origami? The process of folding with your fingertips is said to stimulate and activate the brain.

As you fold carefully, try to picture the majestic figure of Mt.

Fuji.

The finished piece is proof of your own effort, and you can enjoy displaying it in your room.

If it feels difficult, it might be nice to fold it together with people around you.

Spending time enjoying origami while chatting will surely enrich your heart.

Enjoy a delightful moment with Mt.

Fuji origami.

Origami Cat

[Origami] Easy! How to Make a “Cat” – Origami Cat

February 22 is said to be Cat Day.

Let’s encourage seniors to enjoy making seasonally fitting “cat” origami in February while getting some finger exercise.

Moving the fingers stimulates the brain and may help prevent dementia.

Origami can be done while seated, and many seniors likely played with it when they were young.

It’s a familiar pastime for them, and this cat origami isn’t complicated, so they can take it on without strain.

The finished pieces are heartwarming works that can be displayed on facility walls or in their own rooms.

With a bit of creativity—such as combining them with other pieces—you can achieve an even cuter result.

Heart-shaped trinket box

[Valentine’s Origami] How to Fold a Box with a Cute Heart Lid [With Voice Commentary] Perfect for small accessories!

The charm of origami is that it not only stimulates creativity and trains dexterity in your fingertips, but also helps activate the brain.

Here, we introduce a cute heart-shaped box made of origami that captures the Valentine’s mood.

By combining your favorite colors of origami paper and carefully folding each part, you can create a lovely heart trinket box.

Some steps involve fine, detailed folds, but for older adults who enjoy origami, it should feel rewarding to make.

Of course, staff can support and create together for a fun experience.

The adorable heart-shaped box looks nice on a table, and it’s practical too—you can use it to store small items.

Origami Camellia

[Origami] How to fold a camellia

For older adults, origami is not only good exercise for the fingers but also a craft that enriches the heart.

This month, let’s try making a camellia, which is at its best in winter.

You can create a camellia with a single sheet of origami paper.

The steps aren’t complicated, but please provide support—such as crafting together—according to the needs of the seniors.

Using origami paper with gradients or different sizes will result in camellias full of individuality.

By the way, while pastel yellow varieties exist, a vivid, bright yellow camellia is said to be rare.

Enjoy making them while sharing fun trivia like this about camellias.

Origami chocolate bar

Origami Chocolate Bar

This content shows how to make a chocolate bar—an essential for Valentine’s Day—out of origami.

Choosing different colors of paper is a fun way to suggest different flavors.

For the chocolate itself, cut a sheet of origami paper into four equal parts, fold each into a raised-looking square, then combine and attach them to form the base.

Next, fold the wrapper to fit the bar so it looks like the chocolate can be pulled out, and you’re done.

Crafting the chocolate body with a three-dimensional look is the key to conveying the excitement of Valentine’s Day.

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snow rabbit

Origami: How to make a snow rabbit (origami snow rabbit)

Origami snow bunnies are so cute, aren’t they? They’re a heartwarming item for the cold season.

Origami is a popular recreational activity among older adults.

By moving their fingers and thinking through each step as they fold, it’s said to help stimulate the brain.

Folding snow bunnies might also spark some fun conversations.

How about displaying the finished snow bunnies in your room? It would create a lovely space that reflects the season.

Origami snow bunnies can draw out the creativity of older adults.

I hope you enjoy a delightful time with them.

Cute heart wreath

Easy origami heart wreath – how to fold

This is a cute wreath with a row of heart patterns on the inside of the ring, evoking a Valentine’s Day feel.

Use two sheets of double-sided origami in different colors, cut each into four to make eight pieces, and combine the parts to form the wreath.

Fold each piece in half with the color you want for the hearts on the inside, then fold in half again into a triangle.

Insert the pieces one by one in sequence and shape them into a circle.

Finally, open the inner sections of the ring to reveal the heart shapes, and it’s complete.

For a more striking effect, make sure the color contrast is clear so the hearts stand out.

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