[For Seniors] Day service crafts: A roundup of June-themed ideas
Among the older adults who attend day service centers, there are people with a variety of physical conditions.
Many of them also look forward to recreational activities.
This time, we’re introducing “Recommended June Craft Activities for Day Service.”
We’ve gathered ideas that use classic motifs related to rain, such as hydrangeas and snails.
Doing crafts also serves as fine-motor rehabilitation, so it’s recommended for older adults.
Be sure to enjoy not only the finished product but also the process of making it.
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[For Seniors] Day service crafts: Summary of June-themed ideas (71–80)
Colorful umbrella
When we think of the rainy season, we think of rain, don’t we? Let’s help seniors feel the month of June with a wall display featuring rain, umbrellas, and raindrops! You can use materials sold at 100-yen shops.
Thanks to umbrellas made from cute origami like polka dots and gingham checks, the room is sure to brighten up.
There are only a few folding steps for the origami and construction paper, and the cutting with scissors isn’t complicated, so seniors can easily take part in making them.
When the facility they use is decorated with pieces they created themselves, they’ll feel attached to the space, which can become the motivation to enjoy each day.
Please use this as a reference for creating a lovely wall display.
Trellis and morning glory wreath
How about a wreath decorated with origami morning glories and a lattice wall? Although the origami morning glory has a delicate look, it’s made from a single sheet of paper.
By rounding the folded corners with a bamboo skewer, you can recreate softly curved petals.
Origami engages the mind while moving the hands skillfully, which can help stimulate the brain.
With simple steps—attaching parts like the lattice, leaves, and tendrils in addition to the morning glory—it’s a project that’s easy for older adults to try.
The finished piece can be taken home or displayed at the facility.
Rainy season plastic shrink art
Let’s make a rainy-season inspired craft using shrink plastic! Draw hydrangeas, frogs, raindrops, and other rainy-season motifs on the plastic sheet with colored pencils, then cut around the drawings.
Coat each piece with resin and cure it under a UV light.
Place small, finely cut and heated pieces of shrink plastic onto the hydrangea section, then cure again.
Arrange all the parts in your preferred layout, layer on more resin, and cure to finish.
You’ll have a cool, transparent-looking craft! It also makes a great keychain or bag charm.
Hydrangea ball
When it comes to flowers that are perfect for the rainy season, hydrangeas come to mind.
While we often picture them in purple, they also come in a variety of colors like pink and white.
Today, let’s make a hydrangea ball you can display in your room.
All the materials can be found at a 100-yen shop, so it’s easy to put together.
The process is simply embedding fabric into a round ball that serves as the base—no needles or anything sharp required, so it’s safe.
Plus, since you’ll be using your fingertips, it may help keep seniors’ brains active, too.
Balloon decorations of hydrangeas and snails
How about spending some at-home time making a “balloon decoration” themed around hydrangeas and snails for the rainy season? Use colored construction paper to craft pieces inspired by hydrangea blooms in red, blue, purple, and more.
In Japan, snails tend to be brownish, but abroad there are snails with yellow-green shells and vivid patterns.
It could be fun to make snails like those, too.
Also, since it’s hard to stick things directly onto the smooth surface of a balloon, it’s a good idea to first cover the surface with washi paper or newspaper.
A frog figurine made from a toilet paper roll
During the rainy season, when we get a lot of rain, we also see frogs more often, don’t we? The way they hop as if enjoying the rain brightens up the rainy season, which often has a gloomy image.
Here’s a craft that uses frogs as a motif, made from a toilet paper roll.
Just cut slits in the roll to make the frog’s legs, fold down the back part, and then add color to finish.
Because it’s simply a matter of cutting slits and folding, it’s easy to try, which is a key point of this craft.
Coasters made from felt scraps
Coasters made from felt scraps are recommended as a craft activity for seniors.
Simply cut four felt pieces in your favorite colors and stick them onto a template—it’s quick and easy.
The colors you choose will create a coaster that suits your taste, making it a one-of-a-kind, special item.
It’s great for personal use and also makes a wonderful gift for someone important.
Because it involves fine hand movements, it’s ideal for rehabilitation for seniors.
Plus, discussing how to make them during the activity encourages interaction among seniors, making it a highly recommended group craft.