[For Seniors] Brimming with June’s seasonal charm: A roundup of fun craft ideas

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)

[Craft Idea] Cherries – Cherry Crafts (June/Summer) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Activities) (Early Childhood Education) (Origami) (Fruit) (Creative) (OT)

Cherries come into season during the rainy period.

How about making a wall decoration with the hope that delicious cherries will grow and that we’ll get to eat them this year too? It’s easy to make.

Roll red origami paper into balls for the fruit, roll green origami paper into thin strips for the stems, and cut out leaves with scissors.

Finally, glue everything together and you’re done.

If you also make a tree out of construction paper and stick on the cherries and leaves, you’ll have a splendid wall decoration.

After enjoying it as a decoration, you can also use it for a cherry-picking game, so it’s highly recommended.

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Frogs and tadpoles

[Craft Idea] Tadpoles, Frogs, Hydrangeas (May–June, Summer) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Daycare) (Early Childhood Education) (DIY Papercraft) (Paper Cups) (Origami, Coloring)

In the past, it was common to see tadpoles in the rice fields from spring to early summer.

Many older adults may remember seeing tadpoles when they were children.

And around June, when it rained or at night, there were probably lots of frog calls, too.

Why not turn those nostalgic memories for seniors into a wall display? Make tadpoles with origami, and create frogs by covering paper cups with green origami paper.

Both crafts have a three-dimensional look.

You can also make hydrangeas and raindrops to display together for an even richer atmosphere.

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June bride

[Craft Idea] Roses (June, June bride) (Senior recreation / occupational therapy / day service) (Early childhood education) (Wall decorations) (DIY paper craft, June bride) (Origami) (Flower crafts)

Introducing a wall decoration with a June bride theme, surrounded by beautiful roses.

Prepare tissue paper in your favorite colors; crumple it, then shape it to create rose blossoms.

Make the leaves in the same way.

The more varieties of flower colors you use, the more vibrant it will look.

Cut out silhouettes of a man and a woman from black construction paper, then paste them onto a pale-colored background along with the flowers and leaves.

You’ll have a lovely couple encircled by flowers.

Since the process isn’t complicated, it’s easy to use as occupational therapy in senior facilities, and it might even spark lively conversations like, “Back when I was young…”

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Bellflowers and Fireflies

[Craft Idea] Bellflower and Firefly (June/Summer) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service) (Origami, 3D, DIY, Flower Craft)

Have you heard of a flower called hotarubukuro (balloon flower/campion)? It blooms from May to July, which happens to coincide with firefly season.

There’s even a theory that the name “hotarubukuro,” meaning “firefly pouch,” comes from children putting fireflies into the bell-shaped flowers to play.

Let’s make hotarubukuro and fireflies out of origami—perfect for June.

These days, fireflies are harder to spot nearby.

Creating hotarubukuro and firefly crafts might help older adults remember their childhood.

While making the crafts, try listening to their nostalgic stories.

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Father’s Day origami

[Father’s Day Origami] How to Make a Suit Message Card with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Suit Message Card Tutorial / Tatsukuri

A dress shirt with a tie and jacket looks great! Here’s a Father’s Day origami idea.

Father’s Day is on the third Sunday of June every year.

How about making a lovely piece inspired by Father’s Day? What you’ll need: one 15 cm square for the origami jacket, one 15 cm square for the shirt, one 7.5 cm square for the tie, one 7.5 cm × 3.75 cm backing piece, glue, and a pen.

The design lets you pull the shirt out from the jacket to reveal a space for writing a message, making it perfect as a gift.

Frog and a leaf umbrella

Origami [Frog and Leaf Umbrella] Origami Frog & Leaf Umbrella Tutorials

Exactly because it’s the rainy season, here’s an idea you’ll want to make: a frog with a leaf umbrella! What comes to mind when you think of the rainy season? Many people probably imagine rain and umbrellas.

This time, let’s make an adorable origami piece of a frog taking shelter from the rain under a leaf umbrella.

Here’s what you’ll need: light green origami paper, white round stickers, black round stickers, pink round stickers, a pen, green origami paper, green origami paper cut from a 7.5 cm sheet into a triangle (by halving the square), and glue.

Be sure to give it a try!

Making a teru-teru bozu

How to make an origami teru teru bozu (paper doll)

Everyone, you did this when you were little, right? If you have children, make teru teru bozu together and pray for clear skies tomorrow.

All you need are tissue paper, rubber bands, and a marker.

Let’s make some in advance now to get ready for June!