[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] Packed with June Seasonal Feel. Fun Craft Ideas Compilation (21–30)
Garland of Rain Clouds
This is a rain cloud garland featuring adorable raindrops falling from the clouds.
Draw outlines of clouds and raindrops on construction paper and cut along the lines.
Attach fishing line to the back of the cloud pieces with clear tape, then stick the raindrop pieces—backed with double-sided tape—onto the line.
Attach the raindrops in pairs, sandwiching the line between two pieces, and you’ll have a garland perfect for the rainy season! You can also swap the cloud and rain motifs for different ones each season to create garlands that match the time of year.
Papercut Hydrangea
Let’s try making a hydrangea artwork using the kirie (paper-cutting) technique, in which you cut out shapes from a single sheet of paper.
We’ll fold origami, cut it out, and create hydrangeas.
You’ll skillfully use your hands, moving the scissors while holding the origami, which also helps stimulate the brain.
Kirie is also said to boost concentration and imagination as you focus on creating.
You’ll likely feel a sense of accomplishment from making a beautiful hydrangea piece yourself.
One of kirie’s charms is that the design changes depending on how you cut and fold.
Besides hydrangeas, enjoy making a variety of designs and have a wonderful time.
umbrella
How about making a cute umbrella decoration with a straw as the handle? First, prepare a sheet of origami paper, fold it in half twice, open it, and keep folding the opposite side along the crease you made.
Then fold the narrow corner in half, open it, and fold it to the other side—done with that step.
Finally, cut it into an isosceles triangle with scissors, cut the straw to a suitable length, and attach it as the handle to finish! Try using different colors to create your own original umbrellas!
Paper cup craft: Rain boots
Let’s make rain boots that come in super handy on rainy days using paper cups! The steps are very simple: cut colored construction paper into two pieces—one to cover the side of the paper cup and another for the toe of the boot—then glue them onto the cup.
Add your own flair by drawing patterns with pens or by cutting the paper into thin strips and attaching them as lines.
You can attach a chenille stem to hang it as a decoration, or place flowers inside and display it! After you make it, enjoy decorating it any way you like.
Hydrangea decoration
When we think of the rainy season, hydrangeas come to mind, don’t they? Many people find their hearts soothed just by gazing at their colorful blooms.
This time, we’ll introduce a hydrangea decoration that brightens up the rainy season.
First, prepare your favorite origami paper and fold it in half.
Draw a circle with a pencil, then tear along the line by hand to cut it out.
Paste two sheets of origami onto construction paper, then layer the torn pieces of origami on top.
There are no difficult steps, so it’s a craft that seniors can enjoy with ease—highly recommended.
Finally, sprinkle on beads or stickers, and in no time you’ll have a lovely hydrangea decoration finished.
Origami Hydrangea
Hydrangeas come in a rich array of colors, making them a delight to look at.
Even on the same plant, the color can vary from year to year, offering a once-in-a-lifetime kind of beauty.
They look gorgeous when wet with rain and pair perfectly with Japan’s gently rainy monsoon season.
Even on gloomy, rainy days, their charm makes you want to go outside for a walk just to see them.
Let’s make such hydrangeas with origami! It’s highly recommended because you can finish in no time by folding a few pieces of origami and layering them together.
Rainbow, umbrella, hydrangea, raindrops
Here are some wall decoration ideas that fully capture the rainy season, featuring rainbows, umbrellas, hydrangeas, and raindrops.
All you need are origami paper, paper tape, and patterned paper.
You can create three-dimensional decorations for the rainbow and hydrangeas simply by repeating easy steps, and designing the umbrellas is fun because you can choose your favorite colors and patterns.
Activities that use fine motor skills help stimulate the brain and may be effective in preventing cognitive decline.
In senior care facilities, these projects are also recommended as group activities to encourage interaction and deepen connections.
