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For Seniors: Come, Spring! Recommended March Craft Ideas for Daycare Services

Social worker / Care workermoko
My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.
Certified Care Worker / Former Day Service StaffAbe Eri
I worked at a day service for seven years and obtained my Certified Care Worker qualification in 2019. I have provided meal assistance and bathing assistance, as well as led recreational activities that involve physical movement and cognitive stimulation. I enjoy drawing and crafting. My motto is: “With a smile, anything is possible!” and I try to live joyfully every day. I’m also doting on my beloved Chihuahua.

In this article, we introduce March craft ideas recommended for seniors!

When it comes to March events, there are many with a cute image, like Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) and White Day.

Using lots of soft colors like pink and white in your crafts can put you in a gentle mood.

It’s the season when spring flowers begin to bloom, so let’s create a bright, festive atmosphere through crafting!

There are plenty of ideas you can use in senior day services and other elder care facilities, so please use them as a reference when making crafts together.

[For Seniors] Come, Spring! 10 Recommended March Craft Ideas for Day Services (231–240)

Hinamatsuri mobile

[Craft Play] A cute Hina Matsuri mobile you can make with everyday materials

Hinamatsuri mobile

Let’s handcraft a cute Hina Matsuri mobile, a bright, spring-like decoration item.

Why not decorate your room for spring with a mobile that gently sways with charming motifs perfect for Hina Matsuri, like cherry and peach blossoms, temari balls, and fans? It’s easy to make.

Prepare a mobile base and some pretty colored paper.

Create your favorite items in the colors you like, then simply glue them onto the mobile.

It’s an activity anyone can enjoy, from small children to older adults.

Once you’ve made a few, feel free to display them next to your Hina dolls or hang them from the ceiling—decorate any way you like!

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plum blossoms

[Origami] How to cut a plum blossom (easy)

plum blossoms

Cutting paper into plum blossom shapes may look easy at first, but when you sketch freehand, it often ends up oddly uneven.

If you want to make neat, symmetrical plum blossoms out of paper, it’s best to fold the paper before cutting! After folding, sketch the curve of a petal and cut along the line to create beautifully curved plum blossoms.

Make lots of them for spring and cover the wall with plum flowers—then even seniors who can’t go out much can enjoy a spring atmosphere right in their rooms.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced lots of craft ideas for March that let you feel the warmth of spring! I think each and every one of them was super cute. They say using your fingertips can be good brain training, too. Have fun making them together!