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[For Seniors] May-Themed Wall Decoration Ideas Full of Seasonal Flair

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May is the season when spring shifts into early summer.It’s a time when colorful flowers start to appear and we can encounter many plants and animals.There are also many familiar events for seniors, such as Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku) and Mother’s Day.In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for wall decorations that let you feel the joy of May.By creating wall displays that incorporate seasonal traditions—like May events, flowers, and vegetables—seniors can also enjoy a sense of the season.We hope you’ll find some wonderful ideas for wall decorations.

[For Seniors] May-Themed Wall Decoration Ideas Full of Seasonal Charm (151–160)

ritual arrow (hamaya)

[Craft Idea] Hamaya and Ema (a ceremonial arrow used to drive off evil) Paper Straw Craft (New Year) (paper straws) (activities for seniors and preschool) (wall decoration)

ritual arrow (hamaya)

Hama-ya (ritual arrows) are sometimes given by relatives or acquaintances to celebrate a baby’s first seasonal festival.

In addition to warding off misfortune and bad luck, they are also said to symbolize striking happiness.

Such hama-ya are sure to look great on the walls of senior care facilities too! With the meaning of inviting good fortune, let’s all make them together.

Cut white construction paper to create the feather portion, and wrap red origami paper cut into ribbon-like strips around a paper straw to form the shaft of the arrow.

If you have time, it would be lovely to make ema (votive plaques) as well, and have the seniors write their wishes on them, not just the hama-ya.

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cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)

[Easy Craft with Drawing Paper & Origami] I Tried Making a Cherry Wall Decoration! Fruit Free Template

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)

A fruit that’s very popular for its cute appearance and sweet-tart flavor might just be cherries.

They’re also a fruit that evokes early summer, so they’re perfect for May wall decorations! Cherries have a simple shape, so the process isn’t very difficult.

Cut colored paper to make the fruit, stems, and leaves.

Making lots and displaying them on the wall is adorable on its own, but pairing them with a basket or designing them as if they’re growing on a tree is lovely too! You can also switch up the texture with felt, or crumple tissue paper to add a three-dimensional effect.

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Iris

Kimie Gangi May wall decoration Easy “origami iris” Using only origami paper and colored pencils

Iris

Irises that bloom in deep purple around early May—many of you may know them from events like the Iris Festival.

Flowers that resemble irises include rabbit-ear iris (kakitsubata) and Japanese iris (hanashobu), and the way to tell them apart is whether there’s a yellow pattern on the outer petals or not.

How about featuring these traditional Japanese irises as a May wall decoration? They’re sure to delight older adults as well! Fold origami paper into a triangle and cut a rounded section from one spot.

Open the folded triangle and color the inside with yellow colored pencil so that the yellow shows through the round “window” you cut.

You can make one bloom from a single sheet of origami, so give it a try.

If each person in a day-service activity makes one flower, you can create plenty of irises to beautifully brighten the wall!

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In conclusion

We’ve compiled a range of recommended wall decoration ideas for May, perfect for nursing care facilities such as day services.

From items themed around Children’s Day to seasonal animals and plants, each idea captures the deepening feeling of spring.

Some can be easily made with origami, so be sure to have everyone bring what they’ve made and create a lovely wall display together.