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[For Seniors] July Knowledge-Boosting Quiz

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July is when the summer heat really sets in.

Even active seniors may find themselves spending more time indoors.

That’s why we recommend quizzes related to July.

Quizzes are fun whether you’re alone or in a group, and they don’t require any materials.

They also stimulate the brain and can help prevent cognitive decline.

In this article, we introduce a variety of quizzes about July.

They cover summer foods, creatures, events, and kanji reading and writing—perfect for boosting your knowledge.

Give them a try!

[For Seniors] Knowledge-Boosting Quiz for July (11–20)

Tanabata Quiz

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Tanabata Quiz

When it comes to major events in Japan in July, Tanabata immediately comes to mind.

As the weather gradually gets hotter, gazing up at the night sky lets you enjoy a cool, refreshing mood.

Through quizzes related to Tanabata, let’s delve deeper into the festival’s history and the meanings behind it.

It might be clear to start with simple quizzes about the date or identifying the main characters, and then gradually have people think about the finer details of the story.

You may also enjoy new discoveries through questions about Tanabata-themed foods, the animals that appear in the tale, and Tanabata festivals held across different regions.

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A Quiz of Hard-to-Read Kanji Related to Summer

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A Quiz of Hard-to-Read Kanji Related to Summer

A simple quiz where you answer the readings of kanji related to summer.

Let’s use these questions to build excitement for the season.

Because the theme of summer is simple, it’s nice that the quiz spans a wide range of categories, from plants and food to animals.

The more the quiz includes words that we don’t usually write in kanji, the greater the surprise when you learn the correct readings.

Beyond the difficulty of the readings themselves, these questions can also help you learn about things like seasonal foods.

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[Word Search] Words about Summer

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[Word Search] Words about Summer

This is a puzzle where you look for words related to summer hidden among randomly arranged hiragana.

The tricky parts are that there are many target words and that unused hiragana are mixed in.

The phrase “things related to summer” is a big hint, but if participants still can’t reach the answers, it’s recommended to gradually reveal hints over time, such as the number of letters used or the category of the words.

Crossing out used hiragana with a pen helps organize one’s thoughts, but if you have them “erase” the letters in their head instead, it encourages them to use their reasoning skills more thoroughly.

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Silhouette Quiz: Sea Creatures

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Silhouette Quiz: Sea Creatures

When you think of summer, many older adults probably imagine the ocean.

So, let’s try a silhouette quiz featuring sea creatures! Fish silhouettes can be quite challenging, so choose animals with distinctive body shapes.

For example: crabs, dolphins, whales, starfish, and jellyfish.

If staff at a senior care facility are making the materials by hand, color in those creatures with a black pen to create the silhouettes and use them for the quiz.

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[Fill-in-the-blank Karaoke] Summer Memories

[Care Recreation] Summer Memories (Brain Training for Seniors) Fill-in-the-Blank Karaoke

[Fill-in-the-blank Karaoke] Summer Memories

Many people like singing and karaoke.

For those people in particular, here’s a recommended karaoke fill-in-the-blanks challenge.

You’re shown lyrics with only parts written out in front of you, and you sing along using them as hints.

It’s important to imagine the song’s world and what the full lyrics might be, so your creativity and memory are put to the test.

Reaching the correct answer matters, of course, but this quiz really highlights the act of instantly retrieving memories in sync with the music.

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Summer Spot-the-Difference Quiz

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Summer Spot-the-Difference Quiz

Let’s try a spot-the-difference challenge using summer-themed pictures.

Spot-the-difference puzzles, which train observation and concentration, are perfect quizzes for older adults.

By mixing in not only mistakes that are easy to spot at a glance but also subtle ones that take a bit of time to find, you can stimulate the brain even more.

Try increasing the difficulty gradually as you go.

Using images related to summer—such as summer festivals, fireworks displays, or watermelon splitting—will also help older adults feel the season through the illustrations.

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[For Seniors] Knowledge-Boosting Quizzes for July (21–30)

Trivia quiz about summer

[Trivia Quiz] A quiz about summer! Summer vacation is just around the corner!

Trivia quiz about summer

Let’s try solving trivia about all things summer—food, creatures, seasonal traditions—through a quiz! Seniors with rich life experience and knowledge might find many of the questions easy, but gaining new knowledge could make your brain even more active.

For example: What insect is nicknamed “kanakana”? What do the shouts “Tamaya~” and “Kagiya~” mean at fireworks festivals? What animals are represented by the cucumber and eggplant offerings during Obon? And so on.

Explore all kinds of summer trivia and enjoy the season!

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