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[For Seniors] Enjoy May! Recommended Recreational Activities and Games

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May is full of events, isn’t it?

Did you know that in addition to Children’s Day and Mother’s Day, there are also days like Makeup Day and Hyakunin Isshu Day?

In this article, we’ll introduce May-themed recreational activities and games for seniors.

It’s perfect for those thinking, “What should we do for May activities?”

With the warm weather, why not enjoy recreation not only indoors but also outdoors?

These activities will enrich the minds and bodies of older adults.

Let’s savor the feeling of the season in May through these recreational ideas.

[For Seniors] Enjoy May! Recommended Recreations and Games (71–80)

Spot the differences

[Quiz / Moving Spot the Difference] 'It's Children's Day! Spot the Differences in the Koinobori' [For Kids / Picture Book Video, Animation]

Spot the differences

Spot-the-difference puzzles are perfect for helping seniors prevent dementia! When it comes to May, many people think of carp streamers (koinobori), so it might be fun to do a spot-the-difference using an illustration of koinobori.

You could also enjoy ones featuring Boys’ Day helmets (kabuto) or sasa-dango rice dumplings! Spot-the-difference is enjoyable for all generations, so it could be nice to try it with your grandchildren.

You might start by creating the picture for the puzzle yourself and having your grandchild try it, or switch roles and try theirs.

How about enjoying this during Golden Week?

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Bird Name Quiz

[QUIZ] Bird Name Quiz 1 [#422]

Bird Name Quiz

When warm spring arrives, many creatures start to show themselves.

Among them, the swallow is one you often see in everyday life during this season! They build nests from late March to late June, so May is right in the middle of that! With that in mind, let’s try a quiz where we guess the names of various birds, including swallows! You can show photos and identify the birds, or, since the weather is nice, go for a walk and do the quiz while watching birds flying in the sky.

For older adults who haven’t been able to go outside much during the cold months, how about stepping out into the warm air for a change of pace?

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Picture letter of May

Etegami (picture-letter) Club, May 19, 2016 (Heisei 28)

Picture letter of May

Have you ever tried drawing picture letters? Some people might shy away, thinking they lack artistic talent or that it seems difficult, but there are many tutorial videos and guides available these days.

The nice thing about letters is that even if they’re not perfectly made, a heartfelt message still comes through.

Why not try making one for someone you haven’t seen in a while or someone you want to thank?

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crochet

How to Crochet a Koinobori (Carp Streamer) Motif Part 1 [Crochet] Decoration for Children's Day (Tango no Sekku)☆

crochet

This is a recreational activity where we make koi-nobori (carp streamers) with crochet! It can be tiring on the eyes and hands, but it’s done indoors, and after everyone gets a lesson, you can enjoy it at your own pace.

Once you’ve finished, you can decorate your room with it, or give it as a lovely gift to your grandchildren or great-grandchildren.

You’ll end up with a very cute carp streamer.

Please give it a try!

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Play with children

Miyabikai Summer Vacation Children’s Exchange Gathering

Play with children

How about trying to play with children? Whether you regularly spend time with kids or not, let’s all play together! How about trying finger-play songs, rhythm exercises, origami, or some simple games? While teaching the children, you might also end up learning a lot from them in return.

You may make some new discoveries!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced games and recreational activities themed around May—how did you like them? There were lots of crafts and games that let you feel the spirit of May.

For game-style activities, you can create a May-like atmosphere just by adding a small twist to your usual recreations.

For example, you could modify the beanbags for a tossing game to look like kashiwa-mochi, or simply wear samurai helmets (kabuto) during the game to liven things up.

Be sure to enjoy some May-themed recreation!