[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: A roundup of June-themed ideas (1–10)
Authentic morning glory made with five sheets of origami
Let’s make a beautiful three-dimensional morning glory! You’ll use five sheets of origami to create one bloom, so the difficulty may be a bit high.
Make five parts, then assemble and glue them together.
To prevent the glue from coming off, it’s a good idea to hold the pieces in place with clips or clothespins as you work.
For the finishing touch, slightly fold the rim to give the morning glory a 3D look.
You can also change the size of the sheets to make morning glories in different sizes—give it a try!
Rose Gemstone Soap
Like jewels! These rose gemstone soaps are easy to make by melting and setting.
Put glycerin soap and colored soap for tinting into paper cups and heat them in the microwave to melt.
Add a few drops of aroma oil to each to give them fragrance and color, then drip the mixtures onto parchment paper to create petal pieces.
When they’re beginning to set, roll them up to form a rose shape, and apply a suitable amount of glitter along the edges of the petals.
Finally, coat the rose with melted glycerin soap, and you’re done! Please be very careful to avoid burns.
Origami Morning Glory Kusudama
Why not combine morning glory origami to make a cute “kusudama”? When you think of an origami kusudama, you probably imagine a beautiful ball shape.
Some people might feel it looks difficult to make because of the shape.
But you can do it simply by using two sheets of origami paper, folding two different parts, and assembling them into a ball.
If older adults are making it during a recreational activity and find some of the folds difficult, please try creating it together with the staff.
A morning glory-themed kusudama with its gentle feel can give you a sense of fulfillment when you make it yourself! It’s also a piece that staff can make and present as a gift to older adults, which they’re likely to appreciate.
[For Seniors] Day Service Crafts: Roundup of June-Themed Ideas (11–20)
Chinese bellflower
Balloon flowers (kikyo) come into bloom around June.
They’ve been popular since the Edo period, so many seniors may know them through gardening and the like.
Let’s decorate the wall with balloon flowers folded in an origami bouquet style with a three-dimensional look.
While balloon flowers are often associated with purple, there are also white and pink varieties.
A single color is lovely, but a bouquet in various colors would be adorable too.
Since you make them with origami, the finger movements and the creation process stimulate the brain and can serve as brain training.
It also sounds fun to make them together with seniors as a craft activity.
Mini Hydrangeas Made of Felt
When you think of June flowers, hydrangeas come to mind, don’t they? This time, let’s make hydrangeas out of felt.
They’re a mini size that’s perfect for decorating your room.
Follow the shapes drawn on the pattern to cut the felt as you go.
Making the blossoms involves delicate steps, which helps seniors exercise their fine motor skills.
Hydrangeas come in many colors, so in addition to purple and pink, we recommend choosing your favorite colors.
It sparks the imagination and can help invigorate seniors both mentally and physically.
Be sure to enjoy making them together!
A teru-teru bozu made of felt
Let’s make one with soft felt while wishing for a pleasantly sunny day! Here are some ideas for making a teru teru bozu out of felt.
Many of us have probably made a teru teru bozu using tissues, origami paper, fabric, or construction paper when there was a day we really wanted to be sunny.
This time, try using felt with its fluffy, gentle texture.
If you attach the eyes, mouth, and cheeks with craft glue, you might find yourself growing quite attached to it.
Hydrangea Herbarium
A herbarium is a great addition to your room’s interior.
This time, let’s make a hydrangea herbarium.
You can get everything at the dollar store and make it using just hydrangea flowers, small bottles, and herbarium oil.
Simply cut the hydrangea flowers to fit the bottle size and pack them into the small bottle.
The steps are easy, so it’s perfect for beginners at crafts.
It’s also nice to chat with those around you about what flower shapes to create, helping users deepen their interaction with one another.
Be sure to display your finished hydrangea herbarium in your room.