[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 flair: A roundup of fun craft ideas (81–90)
It spins so well! A morning-glory top.
This is a craft where you attach an axle to a morning glory shape made from origami so you can spin it and play.
When it’s not spinning, it has an angular form with a star pattern in the center, giving the impression that it could be seen as a morning glory, but the fun part is that when you rotate it, it clearly looks like one.
You combine five origami-made parts to create the morning glory shape, and by inserting each piece firmly, it becomes sturdy.
After that, just fix the parts in place, attach the axle, and it’s complete.
It ends up slightly concave toward the center, which also makes it easier to spin.
Making origami roses
June is known for Father’s Day.
Carnations are famous for Mother’s Day, but did you know that the flower for Father’s Day is the yellow rose? Let’s try making a simple rose out of origami.
The steps might look a bit numerous and tricky, but in terms of difficulty, I think it’s easier than a crane.
At the end, twist the center tightly, and then use a pen or something similar to curl the edges so they look like petals—then your rose is complete!
Handmade rain mobile
Crafts for seniors using construction paper are easy and a lot of fun.
In particular, the handmade “rain mobile” can be created quickly using only materials from a 100-yen shop, so seniors can work on it with confidence.
By using thicker construction paper, it becomes sturdier and more three-dimensional than regular paper, resulting in a very striking piece.
The stylish mobile represents raindrops with colored paper, and it’s complete.
It also looks lovely as an indoor wall decoration, making rainy days more enjoyable.
This is definitely one of the construction paper craft activities we recommend for seniors.
Morning glory leaves and vines made with origami
This project combines not only morning glory flowers but also leaves and vines.
By carefully layering parts like flowers and leaves—crafted with clever reverse folds—you can aim for a three-dimensional, soft look.
While the flowers and leaves tend to stand out, paying close attention to the length and shape of the vines will further enhance the beauty of the morning glory.
Create the flowers and leaves with reverse folds for a three-dimensional effect, then decorate them with vines made by twisting thinly cut strips of origami paper using a simple process.
It’s also recommended to consider how the vines overlap and finish them as if they’re wrapping around other decorations.
Morning glory in origami kirie (paper-cut art)
This is a simple craft where you fold an origami sheet into a small shape, cut along a curved line, and then unfold it to reveal a morning glory shape.
For morning glories, the star-like form at the center is important, so the folding steps are key to making it appear well.
The fine reverse folds may seem tricky, but it’s just a repetition of straight folds—proceed by checking which line to align with each time.
Since the finished piece has a star-shaped hole, you might place white paper behind it to make the pattern stand out.
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] Brimming with June’s Seasonal Feel: A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas (91–100)
Morning-after frame
We all want seniors who find it difficult to go out to be able to enjoy beautiful flowers, don’t we? This time, we’re introducing a frame decorated with origami morning glories.
It’s a simple craft: just attach origami morning glories to an origami frame.
We hope this lovely piece will give viewers the feeling of having admired real flowers! Morning glories are often associated with “summer,” but they bloom from the rainy season through around November.
Through this activity, even seniors who find it hard to sense the changing seasons may be able to feel them—and the conversation about their blooming period is sure to be lively.