[For Seniors] Fun Origami Ideas to Feel the Season in November

ginkgo

[Craft Idea] Ginkgo ~craft~ (with template) (November, autumn) (wall decoration) (activities for seniors/day service) (early childhood education) (origami) (easy) (psychiatric OT crafts) (DIY) (ginkgo nuts)

The ginkgo, which brings to mind autumn scenes where fallen leaves make the ground look like a yellow carpet.

Let’s express that ginkgo with origami and enjoy it as a wall decoration.

Cut the origami paper in half, trim one end into a ginkgo leaf shape, then accordion-fold it front and back.

Since scissors and cutters can be dangerous, you can prepare the pre-cut pieces and have everyone simply fold ginkgo leaves—doing the accordion folds will be good exercise for the fingers, right? For a touch of realism, let’s also make some ginkgo nuts and create a whole tree.

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Pacific saury

[Origami] Autumn Delicacy: Pacific Saury – How to Fold | How to make Pacific Saury #꽁치 #秋刀鱼 #秋刀魚 #折り紙 #おりがみ #origami #折纸 #оригами摺紙 #종이접기

Speaking of autumn, pacific saury (sanma) comes to mind.

So, how about making a sanma out of origami this time? If you fold a sanma with origami and decorate your room with it, it will give your space a rich sense of the season.

By using both the colored and white sides of the paper, it will look even more realistic.

Try putting a small sticker for the eye.

The fine details might be a bit challenging, but once it’s finished, older adults are likely to feel a sense of accomplishment.

Let’s have fun making it together—offer support according to each older person’s skill level.

If you display the finished origami sanma on the wall, it will surely create an autumnal atmosphere.

Colorful maple leaves made by cutting and folding origami

Maple leaf craft

Autumn is a season when being alone can feel quietly lonely.

I think many seniors look forward to their day-service days.

If you have a big group, I recommend “colorful maple leaves made by cutting and folding origami.” The basic process is to make lots of small diamond shapes from origami paper and then glue seven of them together to form a single maple leaf.

The more people you have, the faster the work goes! Even the relatively simple task of making diamonds can become a fun time when everyone does it together.

Be sure to display and enjoy the finished maple leaf art.

Autumn Foliage Mobile

[Autumn Craft] Easy ♪ How to Make a Fall Foliage Mobile [Ashitaba Channel]

As autumn deepens, savoring the beauty of the fall foliage is one of life’s pleasures.

In addition to going out to enjoy the leaves, crafting at home is also recommended.

In particular, making a mobile with a fall leaves motif is great for older adults.

Hang origami maple leaves with yarn to create a gentle sway.

Layering three or four leaves to make a three-dimensional effect is a fun touch, too.

Why not hang your handmade mobile by the window and spend an elegant moment with the autumn breeze? You can feel the mood of the season from each leaf you touch.

chrysanthemum

[Origami] How to fold a beautiful flower: Chrysanthemum (Kiku) [Origami] Easy flower origami

Chrysanthemums are one of the flowers that represent autumn, aren’t they? Chrysanthemums come in a variety of colors, and there are many types ranging from small to large blooms.

Let’s help older adults feel the autumn season even more with origami chrysanthemums.

Start by creasing the origami paper, then fold the chrysanthemum petal parts.

There are a few slightly complex steps, so it’s a project that people who enjoy origami will likely find fun.

If some older adults find the folding method difficult, please have those around them offer support.

Like the many layered petals of real chrysanthemums, connect the petal parts made from origami.

Using double-sided colored paper or patterned origami will make the piece even more beautiful.

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salmon

[Origami] How to Fold a Slice of Salmon – Origami Slice Salmon

Salmon is a fish that often appears on the family dining table and in lunch boxes.

It’s also one many older adults are familiar with.

They say salmon is in season from around September to November, when it returns from the sea to the river where it was born to spawn.

As an origami project to enjoy in October, let’s fold seasonal salmon.

In this case, we’ll make a creative version—a salmon fillet.

First, crease the origami paper to create multiple small squares.

From there, shape and fold it to form a salmon fillet.

Using your fingertips stimulates the brain and can help prevent cognitive decline.

If you color the parts that would be the skin and flesh of the salmon, you’ll have a fillet that looks just like the real thing.

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origami strawberry

[Origami] Strawberry – 3D, can hold a small gift, cute

Strawberries are often associated with winter through spring, but varieties suited to each season are shipped year-round.

Here’s a piece of three-dimensional origami inspired by Strawberry Day on November 15 (“Good Strawberry Day”)—a commemorative day related to strawberries.

Fold the paper into overlapping triangles with the red side facing out, then open it from the inside to shape it into a 3D form.

Because a space forms in the center, it’s also great to use as a small container—perfect for tucking in candy or other tiny gifts.

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