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[For Seniors] Enjoy May: A Collection of Seasonal Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas

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We’re introducing crafts and wall decoration ideas that are perfect for May and capture the spirit of the season.

With cherry blossom season over, this is packed with recommendations for anyone struggling with May wall display ideas.

We also feature plenty of craft ideas related to Children’s Day, so if you’d like to make a gift for your grandchild, please take a look.

Even if they seem difficult, many of these ideas are actually simple—just cutting and pasting.

We hope you’ll give these easy crafts and wall decorations a try—they’re great for older adults to enjoy casually, too.

For Seniors: Enjoy May. A Collection of Seasonal Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas (101–110)

Simple koi-shaped streamer

[Craft Idea] Koinobori (carp streamer) decorations (May) (Children’s Day) (activities for seniors) (wall decorations) (early childhood education) (origami) (samurai helmet) (seasonal decorations)

Simple koi-shaped streamer

Koinobori (carp streamers) are an iconic item for Children’s Day.

In the past, it was common to display large koinobori in the yard, but recently compact versions have become popular.

They embody parents’ hopes that their children will overcome difficulties and grow into strong adults.

This time, we’re introducing an easy koinobori craft that’s recommended as a gift from seniors to their grandchildren.

Prepare origami paper, a craft knife, and glue; since you only need to cut and paste the paper, the process is simple.

It’s also a nice idea to design the koinobori to reflect your family members.

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strawberry

[Craft Idea] Strawberries (April–May, Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Daycare) (Early Childhood Education) (Origami) (Group Craft Activity) (DIY/Papercraft)

strawberry

When you think of fruits that signal the arrival of spring, many people probably picture strawberries.

Beloved for their sweet-and-tart flavor, strawberries are a favorite for many.

This time, let’s make strawberries as wall decorations! Prepare red construction paper and make small cuts with scissors to create a realistic strawberry texture.

To make it even more vibrant, it’s a great idea to add leaves and flowers as accents.

Displaying them in your room will look stylish and create such a realistic feel that you might find yourself wanting to go strawberry picking.

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three-dimensional butterfly

[Craft Idea] Butterfly Paper Crafts (April/May Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Day Service) (Early Childhood/Edutainment) (DIY) (Origami) (Easy) (Decorating on Poster Board)

three-dimensional butterfly

One of the things that comes to mind in spring is butterflies.

Watching butterflies flutter gently about makes you feel the arrival of spring and lifts your spirits.

How about making lots of those butterflies to turn the walls of a senior facility or residents’ rooms into bright spaces where butterflies dance? Prepare two sheets of origami paper in your favorite colors and draw lines with colored pencils.

Fold them accordion-style, then fold in half.

Apply glue to the center of the fold and secure firmly to complete the wings.

Make the body in a different color and attach the wings on both sides.

You now have a lovely, three-dimensional butterfly.

The fine motor skills used in accordion folding are perfect for hand and finger rehabilitation for older adults.

Be sure to include this craft in your recreation activities!

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Iris made with tissue paper

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Iris made with tissue paper

Why not try making an iris flower wall decoration using tissue paper? Prepare blue or purple and yellow tissue paper, as well as green construction paper.

Cut the blue and yellow tissue paper into small squares.

Glue one blue and one yellow piece together to create the flowers.

There are several steps that involve using scissors, so please have staff assist anyone who is not comfortable with scissors.

Use the green construction paper to make stems and leaves, then display them on the wall.

The contrast between deep blue or purple and yellow will create beautiful iris flowers.

Craft activities are great for finger dexterity training and dementia prevention.

Everyone, give it a try!

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Azaleas and butterflies

[Craft Idea] Azaleas and Butterflies (May Wall Decoration) (Elderly Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Origami, Flowers, 3D, Easy Craft, Origami DIY) Azalea and Butterfly Wall Decoration

Azaleas and butterflies

Azaleas, which bloom in vivid pinks and purples, are at their best from mid-April to mid-May.

As a May wall decoration idea, how about making azaleas and butterflies? Let’s fold azaleas using red and pink origami.

First, make crease lines and use them as guides as you fold.

While the paper is still folded, cut it with scissors into the shape of petals.

Then use the scissors to round and shape the cut petals.

For the butterflies, using washi-patterned origami will really make them stand out.

Butterflies fluttering over a brightly colored field of azaleas is sure to lift the spirits of anyone who sees it.

Please use this as a reference!

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[For Seniors] Enjoy May: A Collection of Seasonal Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas (111–120)

Three-dimensional helmet

Wall decoration for Boys’ Day in May made with colored construction paper: “Samurai Helmet”

Three-dimensional helmet

Some households display May dolls and helmets for Children’s Day, don’t they? The kabuto helmets and armor of May dolls carry the wish that “they will protect our child.” Let’s make a kabuto that’s perfect for a May wall display and celebrate Children’s Day.

You can download the template in this video, so please have it ready.

Place the template on construction paper, cut along it, and make the parts.

A key tip is to score along the template in advance so it will fold easily later—you can do this easily with scissors.

Assemble the pieces so each one becomes three-dimensional.

Some steps are a bit challenging, so when making this with older adults, please have staff members work together with them to complete it.

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Iris flowers swaying in the wind

[Mural] Japanese Iris Video #day_service #day_care #outpatient_rehab #nursing_care #elderly #craft #rec #recreation

Iris flowers swaying in the wind

How about a wall decoration of Japanese irises that sway beautifully in the breeze? These irises are made using the pinwheel-making method.

Use blue, light blue, and purple origami or construction paper to create the pinwheels.

If you attach small pieces to represent the inner petals, they’ll look even more like iris flowers.

Since irises bloom along watersides such as marshes and ponds, a light blue background works well.

Make leaves from green construction paper and place the flowers at the tips.

At this time, we recommend fastening them with clear push pins.

On nice days, let in some fresh air and enjoy watching the irises gently sway.

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