[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: June motif idea roundup (21–30)
teru teru bozu (a traditional Japanese handmade doll hung to wish for good weather)
Many older adults probably remember making teru teru bozu the day before a school outing, praying for clear skies.
This time, let’s make teru teru bozu perfect for wish-making using tissue paper.
All you have to do is crumple the tissue paper into a ball by hand, so it’s recommended even for seniors who aren’t confident with crafts.
Put the crumpled tissue paper into a plastic bag and draw the teru teru bozu’s face.
Imagine what kind of face it should have, and feel free to incorporate fun and creative ideas.
Hydrangea decoration
Here’s how to make a hydrangea decoration with origami.
First, prepare origami paper in the color you want for your hydrangeas.
Cut it into small squares, then fold it vertically, horizontally, and diagonally to make crease lines.
Fold it small, make a few cuts, and when you open it up, it will form the shape of a flower.
Attach eight flowers to a round piece of origami paper, and your hydrangea is complete.
Use green origami paper to make leaves, and create a frame in any color you like to decorate it.
It’s fun to think about where to place each flower, isn’t it? Adding little raindrops as accents really brings out the rainy season mood.
Give it a try!
[For Seniors] Day service crafts: A roundup of June-themed ideas (31–40)
Hydrangea Snail
Here’s a cute and playful hydrangea snail made with origami.
Both the hydrangea and the snail are easy to fold, and you can mix and match them however you like.
First, make the snail out of origami paper.
Cut out the eye parts to give it a sweet expression.
For the hydrangea, fold a small square of origami and round off the top and bottom edges with scissors.
When you open it up, you’ll have an adorable flower.
Attach the hydrangea flower to the snail’s back, and it’s done.
You can change the snail’s expression with the eyes and create your own unique hydrangea snail by varying how you place the flowers.
Since there are no difficult steps, it’s also recommended for activities in senior care facilities.
Hydrangea wreath
As June arrives, more and more places see hydrangeas coming into bloom.
For many older adults, seeing hydrangeas likely brings to mind June and the rainy season.
Let’s help everyone feel the season with a lovely hydrangea wreath made from origami.
It’s something we especially want those to see who have difficulty going out on their own and thus have fewer chances to sense the seasons, or those whose sense of time and season has faded due to dementia.
You fold and cut each piece to make it, but there are no complicated steps, so it’s enjoyable as a craft activity.
I think people will also feel a sense of accomplishment by displaying their own creations on the wall.
Hanging raindrops
In many places, the rainy season begins in June, doesn’t it? How about a wall decoration inspired by raindrops? You can make beautiful drops just by folding and cutting origami.
The folding and cutting points might feel tricky, but it could help to go slowly and learn the steps as you check each one.
Try attaching the finished drops to a string and hanging them up! Using pale pastel-colored origami creates a dreamy atmosphere.
Some older adults find it hard to go out and may feel less in touch with the seasons.
If you make hydrangea flowers to go with the drops, it will evoke June even more, and it can help older adults experience the season as well.
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.
Pink hydrangeas spilling out from the forehead
We’re pleased to introduce an adorable pink hydrangea decoration that overflows from its frame.
First, prepare small pieces of pink origami paper and cut them into quarters.
Fold each piece into a triangle twice, then stand and fold each side halfway front and back, pressing flat as you go.
Round off the left and right corners with scissors, fold one layer back, and crease it well.
Once you have the crease, open up the petal.
Repeat the same steps for all the prepared papers.
Make the leaves, and once they’re ready, start attaching everything to the frame.
Finish by placing a bead in the center of each flower.
It’s perfect as a room decor accent, too.