[For Seniors] Early-summer-themed wall decorations: Recommended ideas for July
Speaking of July, it’s the season when summer finally gets into full swing.
When it gets hot, many older adults tend to stay indoors.
A great recommendation for recreation at such times is creating wall displays.
Here are some wall display ideas for July, tailored for older adults.
July is packed with events—Tanabata, Marine Day, and the opening of the climbing season on Mt.
Fuji, to name a few.
Creating works related to these events allows people to fully savor the seasonal atmosphere, which can help stimulate the minds and bodies of older adults.
If you’re unsure about what to do for wall-display activities, please use these ideas as a reference!
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[For Seniors] Early-summer-themed wall decorations: Recommended ideas for July
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[For Seniors] Early-summer wall decorations: Recommended ideas for July (111–120)
Sea Turtle and Palm Tree
Here’s an introduction to sea turtles and palm trees that evoke the image of a tropical ocean.
Cut construction paper into the shape of a sea turtle, making both the body and the shell circular.
If you make slits in these two pieces and interlock them, you’ll create a three-dimensional piece.
Using various patterns of origami paper for the shell will result in sea turtles with unique personalities.
It’s also nice to let seniors choose their favorite origami paper.
You can make coconuts in the same way to create more three-dimensional elements.
How about making lots of sea turtles and covering an entire wall with them? It’s a great way for seniors to feel the summer season.
uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)
Why not make “uchiwa” fans—a hallmark of summer—out of origami to brighten up your calendar? Using cute patterned origami or layering summer-themed designs like morning glories and goldfish will give your fan a stylish finish.
Drawing summery motifs such as goldfish or fireworks also creates a cool, refreshing look.
Even just scattering and pasting them onto an existing calendar will complete a summer scene full of seasonal charm.
Since it’s easy to make, it’s also recommended as a recreational activity at senior care facilities.
Give it a try!
soft serve ice cream
Perfect for summer, let’s fold a soft-serve ice cream with origami.
After folding the paper in half, fold the bottom right and bottom left corners inward to meet at the center.
Next, fold the bottom point up to align with the top point, then fold so that the center crease lines up with the right crease.
While looking at the center crease, shape the ice cream by forming creases that create the ice shape.
When shaping the ice cream, it works well to fold it as if making a spiral.
Finally, draw a pattern on the cone with a felt-tip pen to finish.
summer vegetables
When you think of vegetables that evoke summer, what comes to mind? Many vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn are in season.
Let’s make a calendar with origami summer vegetables together with seniors.
With simple folding methods, you can create lovely summer vegetables out of origami.
It could also be fun to start by asking the seniors to name vegetables harvested in summer before beginning the craft.
Through making origami summer vegetables, they may get a sense of the season.
Orihime and Hikoboshi
Perfect for Tanabata! Here are some ideas themed around Orihime and Hikoboshi made with origami.
You can choose any colors you like for Orihime and Hikoboshi, so you can create your very own cute couple.
Use a calendar with a dark background—such as black or indigo—and add star stickers to craft a handmade Milky Way.
Once you place Orihime and Hikoboshi on either side of the Milky Way, it’s complete.
Why not decorate your room wall and enjoy the Tanabata atmosphere at home? The steps are simple, so this year, spend a special moment with handmade Orihime and Hikoboshi for Tanabata.
Pastel Art: Water Balloons
In July, as summer gradually hits its stride, you can’t help but crave something cool to take the edge off the heat.
This piece suggests drawing water balloons with pastels—something that feels refreshing while still capturing quintessential summer scenes like festivals.
Cut paper into the shapes you want, layer them over a backing sheet, and apply shaved pastel over the cutouts to create a soft, gentle-colored illustration.
The key is to use bright colors for the water balloons and cool, blue-based tones for the background to evoke a sense of coolness.
