[For Seniors] Hinamatsuri Recreation: Fun Ideas for Games, Crafts, and Snack Making

Hishimochi Puzzle

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Hishimochi Puzzle ★★ A game where two red and two white players stack colored boxes to match the sample. It serves as brain training. Materials: 36 empty milk soap boxes, origami paper in three colors, and paper cups with 2 male dolls and 2 female dolls attached.#Asahikawa#Asahikawatranslation#WelfareCaregiverCaregivingElderlyNurse#KohakuHome-visit nursingHelper RecruitmentCaregiver recruitmentTarget practice#ElderlyRecreationRecreation for the elderlybeanbags#activities#kindergartan#preschoolactivities#elderycare#older#nursinghome#movement#activating#happykid#etkinlik#kidsactivies#homeschool#preschoolactivities

♪ Happy Doll Festival – Yumi Baba / Wakakusa Children’s Choir

I want to play at the Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) event! Here’s an idea for a hishi-mochi puzzle.

It’s a unique puzzle where you combine pieces while looking at a sample.

You’ll need 36 empty boxes, origami paper, paper cups, and illustrations of Hina dolls.

The three colors are the key point of the hishi-mochi puzzle, but if you change the colors, it could be used for other events too.

It’s important to prepare empty boxes that are the same shape and size.

Definitely give it a try!

Ball toss and face-in-the-hole panel

Mikyo-kai Social Welfare Corporation, Makino Misato Small-Scale Multifunctional Home: “Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)”

Here’s a ball-toss game you can enjoy while seated.

Aim and throw or roll balls at boards featuring the Emperor and Empress, each marked with point values, and compete for the highest score.

You can make the balls by crumpling up newspaper, for example.

It’s lively and fun with a group, but can also be played solo.

Because it’s done sitting down, it’s suitable for people who have difficulty standing or who use wheelchairs.

After the game, how about a little photo session with face-in-hole panels of the Hina dolls? It sounds like it will make for a lovely Hina Matsuri.

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Nakajima Junko

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Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival or Girls’ Day)

Premature “Hinamatsuri” Torn-Paper Collage

I’d like to introduce a torn-paper collage that’s perfect for Hinamatsuri and great to make in March.

First, draw simple, easy-to-understand outlines of the Emperor and Empress on construction paper.

Keeping the outlines simple makes it easier to tear and paste origami paper.

Once the outlines are done, start tearing origami paper and paste it on.

Rather than covering red areas with a single shade of red, mixing several red tones will add depth and give the piece a warm finish—highly recommended.

Using washi or tissue paper will make the artwork even more appealing.

Please use this as a reference!

Hinamatsuri doll wrapping

Hinamatsuri ♡ “Ohinasama wrapping” for packing arare | Tetra Pak’s DIY with sweets

When it comes to Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day), hina-arare are a must.

Why not wrap them in cute “Ohinasama wrapping” and share them with neighbors, friends, or family? It’s very easy to make.

If you use paper with patterns you like, you can create your own original wrapping.

Using washi or chiyogami gives it a lovely feel and really enhances the Hinamatsuri mood, so it’s highly recommended.

Battledore fan tossing with paper airplanes

[Elderly Recreation] Rec Craftsperson Series Part 98: Tōsenkyō with Paper Airplanes

Tōsenkyō is a traditional Japanese game.

Originally, it involves throwing a folding fan to knock something down, but how about trying a more casual version using familiar paper airplanes? Aiming for the target and flying them skillfully requires concentration and precise arm movement.

Using a fan also adds a Japanese touch, and I think it would perfectly suit the atmosphere of Hinamatsuri (the Doll Festival)!

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Murakami Shinpei

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