[For Seniors] Perfect for June: Introducing simple origami projects

snail

Origami snail traditional origami—so cute! Origami Snail! Very cute!!

Snails are familiar creatures, known from children’s songs like “Katatsumuri.” Their tightly coiled shells are distinctive, aren’t they? Let’s try making a snail with origami.

The shell part will puff out, creating a three-dimensional snail.

Some steps are a bit complex, but if you enjoy origami, you’ll likely have fun making it.

Once finished, you can admire the snail’s cute look, so give it a try.

For older adults who may find it difficult, consider offering support.

Displaying it alongside origami works like hydrangeas will help older adults feel the rainy season, too.

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bouncy frog

[Origami] How to Make a Jumping Frog – Easy! [With Voice Commentary] Origami Jumping Frog / Grandma’s Origami

Here’s an introduction to a hopping frog you can play with after making it.

As the weather gets warmer, frogs become more active.

In some areas, you can hear a grand chorus of frog calls at night during the rainy season and into summer.

The origami hopping frog has legs designed like springs.

Because it jumps when you press on its legs, some older adults may find the folding steps a bit complex.

However, the complexity makes the finished result all the more satisfying.

Please try making it with support from those around you.

We also recommend a frog-jumping game using your finished frogs.

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pearl oyster

Origami | How to Fold a Pearl Oyster

Pearl is the birthstone for June.

Although it’s June’s birthstone, pearl is a gem that can be worn in a wide range of situations—from formal occasions like weddings and funerals to everyday outfits.

Some older adults may also own pearl accessories.

Pearls are said to grow over a long period inside a shell.

The shell that nurtures the pearl is called the “mother-of-pearl,” and we’re going to try folding that shell with origami.

The steps are simple and easy to make, so it may be a project that’s accessible for older adults as well.

If you also make a pearl to go with the finished pearl shell, it will turn into an even more lovely piece.

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iris

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Irises bloom as if lingering by the water’s edge, such as around ponds.

In the June rain, the sight of irises in bloom has a refined charm.

Let’s help seniors feel the season by making irises out of origami.

Real irises have a delicate atmosphere, but you can make them with a simple folding method.

If you attach long, slender leaves to the flower part in origami, it will look even more realistic.

It’s a lovely craft that you can enjoy while exercising your fingers, and it may also offer brain-training benefits.

Try making them in different colors—purple, blue, and more—and display them.

They’re also great as decorations for other projects, such as mounting them on colored paper.

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firefly

[Origami] Firefly Hotaru Origami Firefly

From around June into the summer, fireflies flit around watersides like ponds and rice paddies.

Although there are fewer places to see them nowadays, it seems people often saw them up through the Showa era.

In Japan, they have long been cherished as a symbol of summer.

Since real fireflies have become hard to spot, let’s make one with origami.

Use black paper for the body, red for the head, and yellow for the glowing part to create a lifelike finish.

As you make it, it might bring back memories of rainy seasons and summers past.

Fireflies are also familiar to many older adults, so this should be an approachable craft for them as well.

Give it a try!

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Rose

[Easy Origami] Make it with one sheet! How to fold a cute “rose” flower [Easy one-sheet origami]

The third Sunday in June is Father’s Day every year.

There’s also a custom of giving yellow roses on Father’s Day.

Some older adults may have received them as a gift at some point, don’t you think? Here is an introduction to making a rose out of origami—something that might bring back memories of Father’s Day.

Roses have delicate structures, with petals curling toward the center.

Origami roses also have a slightly complex process, just like real roses.

Older adults who enjoy origami will likely have fun working on this.

For those who find it difficult, please provide support as needed.

With this delicate and lovely rose craft, they’ll likely feel a sense of accomplishment, too.

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hydrangea

Easy hydrangea with 9 sheets of origami

Here is an idea for making three-dimensional hydrangeas using origami.

By layering small petals made from origami and assembling them into a spherical shape, you can create a beautiful, dimensional piece that looks just like a real hydrangea.

It’s fun to experiment with color combinations, and the process lets you feel the season while also helping improve fine motor skills, imagination, and concentration.

The finished hydrangea is gorgeous as a decoration and gives a great sense of accomplishment.

Doing this in a group naturally sparks conversation and makes for an enjoyable time, so it’s also recommended as a recreational activity in senior care facilities.

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