Recommended November craft ideas for day service centers

Mushrooms and hedgehogs

[Craft Idea] Mushrooms and Hedgehogs (November, Autumn) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Seniors, Occupational Therapy/OT, Day Services, Childcare, Creative Projects) (With Templates) (Origami) (3D) (DIY)

Mushrooms and hedgehogs are adorable motifs that are popular with older adults, too.

In this craft, we’ll make mushrooms and hedgehogs using origami and construction paper.

The key for the mushrooms is to cut slits in the stem to give it a three-dimensional look.

You could also stick round stickers on the mushroom caps to add cute patterns.

For the hedgehog, cut origami paper into small triangles and glue them one by one onto the hedgehog’s body as its base.

Working with glue and scissors helps improve concentration and stimulates the brain, so it’s highly recommended.

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Mushroom papercraft

Mushrooms – Paper Crafts (October/November) (Autumn) (Senior Recreation) (Wall Decorations) (Creative) (Easy) (Childcare)

Speaking of autumn, it’s the season when mushrooms are delicious, isn’t it? This craft uses origami, so seniors can enjoy making it, and moving the hands helps with dementia prevention, too.

We’ll make autumn mushrooms out of origami; the key for the stem is to curl the tip, make it firm, and shape it neatly.

For the mushroom cap, using pinking shears to trim around the edge makes it look just like a real mushroom—highly recommended.

Once your mushrooms are finished, display them in your room and enjoy!

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A bagworm made by rolling it round and round

[Craft Idea] Spinning Bagworm ~craft~ (November Autumn) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/Day Service) (Childcare/Educational) (Origami) (Creative/Psychiatric OT) (Insects/Easy) (Hanging Ornament) (DIY)

Bagworms collect small twigs and fallen leaves to protect their bodies and live inside them.

The key to making this bagworm craft is to take a sheet of origami paper folded in half, make fine cuts with scissors, then roll it diagonally into a spiral to form the case.

It’s a task that uses fine finger movements, but it’s simple and easy for older adults to participate in.

Once you layer the rolled cases and cut out some leaves, you’ll have an adorable bagworm! Adding eyes with round stickers is also recommended.

It’s great finger exercise, so please give it a try.

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Pacific saury

[Craft Activity] Let’s make sanma, a fish that represents autumn!

When it comes to autumn flavors, Pacific saury (sanma) is a classic! You can make a realistic sanma using aluminum foil.

First, create a base fish shape with paper such as flyers or newspaper, then wrap it in aluminum foil.

Next, wrap it again with the glossy side of the foil facing outward, add color with a pen, and stick on round stickers for the eyes to finish.

If you make a shichirin (charcoal grill) out of a paper plate, it will enhance the feeling of grilling sanma.

This craft may help older adults enjoy the seasonal atmosphere even more.

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A maple leaf made by folding a strip of paper

Easy paper maple and ginkgo leaf decoration (with audio commentary)

Here’s an artful maple-leaf craft idea that brings out the feeling of autumn in Japan! If it’s for seniors, it’s best to keep the materials and steps as simple as possible.

How about a beautifully three-dimensional maple leaf made just by folding and gluing paper cut into strips? Since you’ll need lots of pieces, the more participants you have, the more smoothly the work will go.

The silhouette is as clean as a paper cutout, so if you hang them as mobile-style decorations, they’ll look great by windows, at the entrance, or on walls.

Please try incorporating this into day service activities so everyone can enjoy the autumn season together!

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Collage of an autumn tree

Collage – Introducing stylish collages using leftover washi paper –

Since collage art is just about sticking pieces of paper on, it’s easy for older adults to try as well.

Let’s include a collage featuring an autumn tree in the fall crafts activity at day service! First, use watercolor paints to color washi paper in various hues.

The trick is to balance areas where colors are blended with areas where they aren’t.

Once the painted paper is thoroughly dry, cut it into leaf shapes.

Finally, paste the leaves onto a sheet of drawing paper with a tree sketched on it.

Start by attaching the leaves in the background first, and continue pasting as if you’re filling the tree with foliage.

Whether you use a white or black background, it will have a stylish finish, making it a great gift for family members.

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Origami: Ginkgo

Origami Kirigami Easy! How to fold a ginkgo leaf / Cut paper easy! Paper ginkgo leaf crafts step by step [instructions]

Let’s try making ginkgo leaves out of origami.

They’re perfect for the autumn season when the fall colors are beautiful.

To make them, first prepare a nice yellow sheet of paper, fold it several times, and trace a template with a pen or pencil.

Cut along the template with scissors, add a few slits, and unfold—your adorable, lifelike ginkgo leaf is complete.

Using your hands and fingers makes it a good workout for the brain, too.

You can stick them on letters or make lots and decorate walls—they’ll look lovely.

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