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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 Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas to Feel the Season (141–150)

Thunder God

[Craft Idea] Thunder God (June, Summer) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Seniors, Occupational Therapy/OT, Daycare, Childcare) (Umbrella, Rain) (Wool Felt, Craft Stuffing) (DIY, Creative Project)

Thunder God

Speaking of rain, there are times when we get thunderstorms with lightning, too.

Of course, there are thunderstorms during the June rainy season as well.

There’s even a saying that when thunder rumbles, the rainy season is about to end.

It’s said to come from the fact that thunderstorms often occur toward the end of the rainy season.

With that bit of trivia in mind, how about making a wall decoration of Raijin, the thunder god, together with older adults? Make Raijin out of construction paper, and use wool felt to create his signature swirly hair.

If the older adults draw Raijin’s face themselves, you’ll likely get wonderfully unique pieces.

Using light-blue paper chains to represent rain is a fun idea, too.

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Carnations made of felt

[Handmade for Mother's Day] Felt Carnation — carnation

Carnations made of felt

Carnations are a flower famously given for Mother’s Day.

Why not try making one by hand to express your gratitude? You’ll need red and green felt and some wire.

First, make the flower.

Prepare a strip of red felt cut lengthwise, and snip it so it’s divided into eight sections.

Trim the cut sections into wavy edges to shape them.

Thread a string through the uncut edge and pull it tight.

As it gathers, pinch it with wire and sew it together with the flower.

Make three of these and bundle them, then wrap them with a larger flower piece.

Use green felt to create the calyx and leaves, gather the wires, and secure them with tape.

You now have a heartfelt carnation that will never wilt.

Give it a try!

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Chiyogami torn-paper collage carp streamer

Chigiri-e (torn-paper collage) is also enjoyed as a hobby, isn’t it? Because it fully engages the hands, it’s effective for finger dexterity training for seniors and even for dementia prevention! How about making carp streamers with chigiri-e as a May wall decoration? If you’re doing this in a facility’s day service, staff can create the main body of the carp streamers out of construction paper, and have the users tear and paste chiyogami paper for the next step.

Older adults might find themselves completely absorbed in the fine work! Try making vibrant carp streamers that really showcase the colorful chiyogami paper.

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Making a calendar with coloring pages

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This post is from Care House Inasa no Mori. At the end of April, we made the calendar for May.Nagasaki Caregiving Caregiver Certified Care Worker #CareHouse Calendar Recreation Koinobori (carp streamers)Helmet Tango no Sekku (Boys' Festival/Children's Day)#fyp #fypシ
♬ EGAO – wacci

Speaking of May, there are events like Children’s Day and Mother’s Day, aren’t there? Let’s make a coloring calendar that evokes the month of May.

Coloring uses fine motor skills, which is said to stimulate and activate the brain.

That’s likely why many senior care facilities incorporate coloring, isn’t it? Coloring pages featuring carp streamers (koinobori), carnations, or sports day—perfect for May—might be a great fit.

Coloring is also said to help you refresh and reset your mood.

Looking at a calendar you colored and created yourself should also give you a sense of accomplishment.

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Making a hydrangea calendar

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Translation Elderly Recreation Translation #Hydrangea Calendar #Cotton swab tissue paper
♬ Buttercup – Jack Stauber

Hydrangeas bloom with beautiful colors like purple, blue, and pink.

Let’s make a hydrangea calendar using tissue paper.

Prepare a styrofoam base.

Take small squares of tissue paper and insert them into the base using cotton swabs that have been cut short.

Just stick the swab into the center of the tissue paper, and it will look like a hydrangea.

It’s a simple method, but you’ll end up with a calendar featuring three-dimensional hydrangeas.

By the way, hydrangea colors change depending on the soil condition—whether it’s acidic or alkaline.

It might be nice to share this kind of trivia while making the calendar.

Try creating it together while enjoying the time with older adults.

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