[For Seniors] June Craft Ideas: A Collection of Ideas to Brighten and Enjoy the Rainy Season

Snails and hydrangeas

[Craft Idea] Snails & Hydrangeas — Snail’s Craft (June/Summer) (Easy 3D) (Wall Decoration) (Senior Activities/OT/Day Service) (Childcare) (DIY Papercraft Wall Decoration) (Creative)

When you think of creatures associated with the rainy season in June, many people probably think of snails.

And for plants, it has to be hydrangeas.

If you decorate indoor walls with these two motifs, older adults may be able to enjoy a lifestyle that feels the season.

Let’s make wall decorations using construction paper and origami.

You can create a dynamic, three-dimensional look for the snail’s spiral shell by twisting origami paper.

For hydrangeas, crumple and roll up pieces of origami to make plump, rounded blossoms.

Since it involves plenty of finger and hand movement, it’s also a great project to make together with seniors.

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Nakajima Junko

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Thunder God

[Craft Idea] Thunder God (June, Summer) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Seniors, Occupational Therapy/OT, Daycare, Childcare) (Umbrella, Rain) (Wool Felt, Craft Stuffing) (DIY, Creative Project)

Speaking of rain, there are times when we get thunderstorms with lightning, too.

Of course, there are thunderstorms during the June rainy season as well.

There’s even a saying that when thunder rumbles, the rainy season is about to end.

It’s said to come from the fact that thunderstorms often occur toward the end of the rainy season.

With that bit of trivia in mind, how about making a wall decoration of Raijin, the thunder god, together with older adults? Make Raijin out of construction paper, and use wool felt to create his signature swirly hair.

If the older adults draw Raijin’s face themselves, you’ll likely get wonderfully unique pieces.

Using light-blue paper chains to represent rain is a fun idea, too.

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A frog figurine made from a toilet paper roll

[Elderly Indoor Recreation Craft] A Frog Using a Toilet Paper Roll

During the rainy season, when we get a lot of rain, we also see frogs more often, don’t we? The way they hop as if enjoying the rain brightens up the rainy season, which often has a gloomy image.

Here’s a craft that uses frogs as a motif, made from a toilet paper roll.

Just cut slits in the roll to make the frog’s legs, fold down the back part, and then add color to finish.

Because it’s simply a matter of cutting slits and folding, it’s easy to try, which is a key point of this craft.

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Simple teru-teru bozu made from a plastic bottle

[Upcycled Craft] Easy Teru Teru Bozu from a Plastic Bottle♪ Room Decoration

Let’s try spending some at-home time to refresh our dampened spirits, even just a little.

When you think of teru teru bozu (sunshine charms), the classic image is a round head made of tissue, but this time we’re making a teru teru bozu using a plastic bottle.

Since it’s a soft material, cutting it with scissors is fine.

With a transparent head and body and fluttering legs, it might even look a bit like a jellyfish.

Most people draw eyes and a mouth before hanging it up, but apparently the proper way is to draw the face after your wish comes true.

Just like with a Daruma doll used for making wishes.

Aoi wall decoration

[Craft Idea] Hollyhock (Aoi) (May) (Wall Decoration • Senior Recreation • Occupational Therapy OT • Day Service • Creative Activity) (Flower Craft Aoi Origami DIY) (Paper Craft)

Let me introduce an aoi-themed wall decoration.

First, let’s make the petals.

Fold a sheet of origami paper into thirds both vertically and horizontally, then cut along the creases.

Fold each piece and cut it into a petal shape.

Using a template makes this easier.

Next, to create flowers in a deeper shade of the same color, fold the paper and cut it with a jagged edge.

When you attach these to the center of the petals, it creates a pattern that looks almost real.

Rubbing the petals also adds roundness and gives a three-dimensional effect.

Now, let’s make the leaves.

Cut green origami into four equal parts, shape them like leaves, and add creases.

Using different shades of green will look beautiful when you arrange them.

Finally, attach the flowers and leaves to a large sheet of construction paper, and you’re done.

It’s simple, looks great, and is very satisfying to make.

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firefly

[Craft Idea] Fireflies – Firefly crafts (June, summer) (with template) (wall decoration) (recreation for seniors) (childcare/educational activity) (hang with thread) (moving) (origami) (insects) (creative) (OT/occupational therapy)

Fireflies are famous as a symbol of summer.

In the past, people enjoyed “hotaru-gari,” or firefly viewing, but due to environmental changes their numbers have declined in recent years, and it has become rare to see them.

How about recreating that firefly viewing as a wall decoration and sharing your memories together? It involves fine handwork—folding, cutting, and pasting origami—which stimulates the brain and can help keep it active, offering a brain-training effect.

If you blow air with a circulator, it will look as if the fireflies are flying through the night sky.

Give it a try!

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ground cherry (Japanese lantern plant)

Origami Hozuki (Chinese lantern) physalis fruit origami tutorial

Origami “hōzuki” (Chinese lantern plants) are gentle, summery creations.

Using red or orange origami paper to craft them in 3D lets you charmingly recreate the plump, round fruit.

Add leaves and stems for a more natural look.

The steps are simple enough for seniors to enjoy, and moving the fingers helps improve concentration, which is another plus.

Once finished, the hōzuki can be hung on the wall or placed as small decor to bring a seasonal feel.

Why not enjoy this symbol of summer through origami?

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