[For Seniors] Early-summer-themed wall decorations: Recommended ideas for July

Stained glass-style fireworks

[Summer Craft] Stained-Glass Style Fireworks! Sparkly, Cute Fireworks to Hold Up to the Sun [For 4-Year-Olds]

This stained-glass-style craft lets you feel the beauty of fireworks bursting in the night sky and is a vibrant project recommended for older adults as well.

Fold a sheet of black construction paper in half and mark the areas to cut so they form the shapes of fireworks.

After freely drawing the firework patterns, carefully cut along the marks.

Layer and attach colored cellophane—such as red, yellow, and blue—onto a piece of parchment (baking) paper to create multicolored fireworks.

Finally, place the cut black paper on top, and you’ll have stained-glass-style fireworks you can enjoy by holding them up to the light.

Display them by a window to catch sunlight or the evening glow for a sparkling effect that’s a treat for the eyes.

Using scissors and glue, this summery project offers gentle, hands-on work that’s enjoyable without strain, making it especially appealing.

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A calendar decorated with origami

[Komu-chan] Origami Calendar ♪ July

Let’s make a calendar using summer-themed origami.

When it comes to summer origami, perhaps watermelon, morning glories, and goldfish come to mind.

A calendar decorated with pieces you’ve folded yourself can give older adults a real sense of accomplishment.

Have them make about two types of origami pieces, then arrange and attach them to the calendar with a thoughtful layout.

Folding with their fingertips and planning the composition for attaching the pieces can also help stimulate the brain.

The activity can be done while seated, and older adults are likely to enjoy lively conversations with those around them, sharing summer stories as they create.

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A hanging scroll style with three-dimensional morning glories

Morning Glory 3D Hanging Scroll Style [Easy Craft] [100-Yen DIY] [Summer Craft] #100yen #diy #daiso #dayservice #elderly #recreation #craft #summervacation

The hanging scroll-style 3D morning glories that gracefully evoke the feeling of summer are a craft that brings seasonal color to your space just by hanging them on the wall.

Fold a sheet of origami into quarters, open one quarter, and fold it again at a 30-degree angle.

Mark and cut the petal section in a gentle arc.

Cut another piece of origami into a small circle and attach it as the flower’s center to create a three-dimensional morning glory.

Add leaf and stem parts to complete the composition, then thread a string through a straw to finish it in a hanging scroll style.

Although there are many fine steps, it’s a task that engages concentration and creativity, making it ideal for stimulating seniors’ brains and exercising fine motor skills.

After finishing, display it in your room and enjoy the cool, summery atmosphere.

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spiral hanging ornament

Spiral decorations made with easy origami: 2 types (with voice commentary) | How to make an easy origami decoration: 2 types

It’s a decorative piece with uniquely beautiful curves, created by twisting and joining long, thin strips cut from origami paper.

First, fold the paper to make creases, then cut along those creases; fold the top into a triangle so it’s ready for gluing later.

Next, glue the triangular folds together, twist each strip, and finally glue the bottom ends to finish.

The impression will change depending on the color of origami you choose and how tightly you twist it.

Combining multiple colors also gives it a more luxurious look, so it’s highly recommended.

festival

Speaking of July events, summer festivals come to mind, don’t they? Festivals are traditional events that have been loved since ancient times, so they’re a familiar theme for seniors as well! If you want to express the festival atmosphere on a wall display, a yagura tower and lanterns are essential.

You can also decorate with items that liven up festivals—like goldfish, morning glories, and fireworks—to create a lively wall.

Silhouettes of people dancing or carrying a mikoshi portable shrine would look wonderful, too!

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Milky Way

Tanabata on July 7 has long been cherished as one of summer’s seasonal events.

One of the best-known motifs associated with Tanabata is the Milky Way.

The Milky Way refers to the luminous band formed by countless stars across the night sky, and it becomes easier to see around this time of year.

If you incorporate the Milky Way as a motif when creating wall decorations, you can instantly evoke the atmosphere of a summer night sky.

Adding related motifs—such as Orihime and Hikoboshi or the Summer Triangle—will make the display even more vibrant and festive.

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sea

Ocean-themed wall decorations let people relive the fun of playing at the beach in their childhood.

Incorporating reminiscence therapy, where older adults recall and talk about past memories, is also effective for dementia prevention! Decorating the wall with construction paper or origami is lovely, but as a twist, how about mosaic art that reuses plastic bottle caps? Staff can create it steadily on their own, or you can make it together during a day-service craft activity while chatting with seniors about their memories of the sea!

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