[For Seniors] Brimming with June’s seasonal charm: A roundup of fun craft ideas
June means rain—the start of the rainy season.
People tend to go out less, and in senior care facilities you may wonder what kind of indoor recreation to plan.
In times like these, we recommend crafts themed around June.
You might think crafts require a lot of prep and are hard to make, but this time we’ve gathered only easy projects.
They also make great gifts for your loved ones.
Crafts use fine motor skills and stimulate the brain, making them ideal for dementia prevention among seniors.
Enjoy doing craft activities together while having fun.
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For Seniors: Brimming with June’s Seasonal Feel—A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas (71–80)
Making a firefly calendar
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It’s well known that cicadas have short lifespans, but in fact fireflies are also quite short-lived, and there are supposedly very few species that can survive the winter.
Creatures that emit that delicate, fleeting light being short-lived… it feels a little sad, doesn’t it? Making a calendar with a firefly motif is a stylish idea, though.
You could write the date in the glowing part of their tails or darken past days—the possibilities for creativity are endless.
If you make three-dimensional fireflies out of origami and hang them with thread, your wall will instantly look more festive.
There are plenty of ideas on video sites too, so be sure to check them out for inspiration.
Calendar of a frog and a teru teru bozu
We’re always glued to the weather forecast in June, with early-summer field trips and sports days coming up.
That’s when teru-teru bozu come into play.
Many of you probably made them in nursery school or kindergarten.
These teru-teru bozu, which even appear in ukiyo-e and haiku, seem to have already become established as a custom by the Edo period.
A teru-teru bozu calendar would be fun, too.
If you’re making them as a group, you could create 30 of them—one for each day—and give each a different expression.
A lineup of 30 three-dimensional teru-teru bozu would be quite a sight!
Morning glory message card
These morning glory message cards are sure to delight anyone you give them to—people who have helped you, family, friends, and more! They’re also a great idea to include in craft activities at day service centers.
They can be effective for finger rehabilitation and dementia prevention for older adults, too.
How about making a morning glory that uses just a single sheet of origami, so it’s easy for seniors to create? A flat type is perfect for attaching to a card.
If you have time, you can also make leaves and vines and decorate the card with them.
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!
June 3D Calendar
Let’s try making a three-dimensional calendar with a strong presence.
In this idea, you fold three-dimensional motifs out of origami or construction paper and attach them to the calendar.
Now, the tricky part is deciding what to make.
Just as one suggestion, how about hydrangeas, umbrellas, raindrops, or water droplets? They can capture that damp, June atmosphere.
Alternatively, you could fold shirts or ties, inspired by laundry that just won’t dry.
Choose a theme you like and give it a try.
A calendar made with stamps
If you want to create a sophisticated-looking calendar, try using stamps.
For example, you can stamp numbers to build a calendar from scratch, or add stamps like hydrangeas to an existing calendar.
It gives a handmade feel while still looking grown-up.
Plus, you don’t have to draw illustrations or fold origami, so it’s easy to get started.
First, try looking for stamps that suit June.
Hanko Calendar
Let me introduce a stamp calendar that brings a sense of everyday life.
First, prepare a base calendar where the dates are clearly visible at a glance.
For the stamps, I recommend seasonal illustration stamps.
If you also have bright stamp ink colors, you might be able to create a more vibrant calendar.
Make sure to leave enough space on the calendar so there’s room to place your stamps.
It’s also a great idea to add stickers or tear pieces of washi origami paper and paste them on.
Once it’s finished, decorate your room with it and enjoy!
