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

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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Marigold

[Craft Idea] Marigold (June–July, Summer) (Wall Decorations, Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service) (Origami, Origami DIY) (3D, Flower Crafts)

Marigolds bloom in bright yellows and oranges even in the rainy season.

Let’s make origami marigolds that can blow away the gloom of June.

By folding and cutting origami paper, you can create marigold petals.

First, roll the paper into a ball and crumple it to give the petals more texture.

Make several petals and layer them.

This will express the marigold’s characteristic multiple layers of petals.

Make some leaves as well and display them together with the marigold flowers.

A room with marigolds has a bright, cheerful atmosphere—perfect for lifting the spirits of older adults.

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rainy season (tsuyu)

[Craft Idea] Umbrella (June rainy season) (wall decorations, recreational activities for seniors, occupational therapy OT, day services, childcare, crafts) (origami DIY) (3D craft) (Finished size: 726 mm × 514 mm)

Here’s an idea for a rainy season–themed wall decoration featuring adorable, colorful umbrellas.

Cut circles out of chiyogami paper, fold them to make umbrellas, and use handles in matching color tones for a cohesive, attractive look.

Next, use construction paper to make raindrops.

After cutting out water-drop shapes, make small slits where they bulge, then overlap and glue them to create a three-dimensional effect.

Finally, glue the umbrellas and raindrops onto blue construction paper to complete the piece.

Since there are no difficult steps, this project is recommended as an occupational therapy activity in senior care facilities.

Why not enjoy conversation in a group while creating a seasonal craft?

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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.

3D hydrangea decoration

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Let’s combine origami to make something! Here are ideas for three-dimensional hydrangea decorations.

What color comes to mind when you think of hydrangeas? It seems the color of hydrangeas is determined by the acidity of the soil where their roots spread.

This time, let’s use origami in your favorite colors to create a 3D hydrangea decoration.

You’ll need six sheets each of three blue-toned origami papers, a Styrofoam bowl, scissors, a craft knife, and string.

In the video, blue-toned origami is used, but purple or pink tones are lovely as well.