[For Care Facilities] Let’s Enjoy the Summer! A Collection of Wall Decoration Ideas

Morning glory wall decoration

[Senior Recreation] July Morning Glory Wall Decoration [Easy Craft]

Morning glories that brighten summer mornings.

In haiku they are considered an autumn seasonal word, but nowadays they’ve become firmly established as a symbol of summer, right? How about making morning glories as a summer wall decoration? It helps you feel the season, and can also serve as a prompt to incorporate reminiscence therapy, such as sharing memories of morning glories! Here’s a method: fold shoji paper into morning glory shapes as you would with origami, then color them with watercolor paints.

Take advantage of the way watercolors bleed to enjoy color mixing.

Arrange them together with leaves and vines made by cutting washi paper, or mount them on a decorative backing made from washi or chiyogami for a lovely finish!

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shaved ice

Shaved ice craft: easy way to make it [for preschool teachers’ wall displays]

When the summer heat sets in, nothing hits the spot quite like shaved ice.

Its vividly colored syrups make it a great choice for summer wall decorations, too! You can create the ice portion, the bowl, spoon, and fruits by cutting construction paper.

For the syrup, you can paint directly with watercolors, or make a stamp using a piece of kitchen paper and a chopstick to dab on the color and achieve a soft, airy look.

If you’re decorating a wall, arranging items like an ice shaver and little flags alongside the shaved ice can help create the fun atmosphere of a shaved-ice stand.

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Sunflower hat wind chime

[Origami, Construction Paper] Wind Chime: “Summer Sky Wind Chime with Sunflower Hat” – Wall Decoration, Hanging Ornament, For Childcare and Elder Care | Summer Decoration | How to Make a Sunflower Wind Chime (DIY)

Here’s a stylish wind chime inspired by sunflowers and straw hats—icons of summer—and the summer sky! Wind chimes are one of those items that really let you feel the season, so older adults are sure to enjoy them too.

Another plus is that you can make them with familiar materials like origami paper, construction paper, and paper cups.

Activities that use your fingers—folding, gluing, and cutting—are also effective for cognitive training, making this a great craft activity for day service programs.

Beyond wall decorations, you can adapt them into hanging ornaments or window décor, so have fun displaying them to match your room’s vibe!

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Even among the Tanabata decorations, there are watermelon lanterns.

[Origami, construction paper] Tanabata summer decoration “Watermelon Lantern” — August preschool craft, senior care recreation, wall decoration, simple paper craft (drawing paper) Easy and cute Watermelon lantern

Let’s try making watermelon lanterns that are perfect for summer decorations, Tanabata ornaments, and summer festivals! The watermelon’s distinctive colors are bright and festive, and seniors will likely enjoy them too.

It’s a really fun craft: draw watermelon stripes and seed patterns on construction paper, and make lots of slits with scissors.

It’s also easy to include in summer craft activities at day service centers, so highly recommended! Once it’s finished, add an LED light you can get at a dollar store to boost the festival atmosphere even more!

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Trellis and morning glory wreath

[Origami] Morning Glory, Asagao, Summer Flower, Morning Glory Wreath, Asagao, Lattice Morning Glory

How about a wreath decorated with origami morning glories and a lattice wall? Although the origami morning glory has a delicate look, it’s made from a single sheet of paper.

By rounding the folded corners with a bamboo skewer, you can recreate softly curved petals.

Origami engages the mind while moving the hands skillfully, which can help stimulate the brain.

With simple steps—attaching parts like the lattice, leaves, and tendrils in addition to the morning glory—it’s a project that’s easy for older adults to try.

The finished piece can be taken home or displayed at the facility.

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tanzaku (paper strip for writing wishes)

A little twist to break the routine – Tanabata wish strips (July craft) (simple craft) (senior recreation) (seasonal craft) (wall display craft) (childcare)

I think many elder care facilities display tanzaku with everyone’s wishes written on them for Tanabata.

Tying them to bamboo is lovely, but arranging the tanzaku across an entire wall and making it a wall decoration is also recommended.

Plain rectangular slips might feel a bit dull, so how about adding a creative touch to the tanzaku? You could use colorful construction paper, cut out star shapes, make collage-style designs with origami, or decorate them with washi tape.

A wall display lined with cute tanzaku is sure to lift everyone’s spirits.

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Goldfish hanging ornaments

Origami hanging decoration “Goldfish Swaying in the Wind” = Goldfish swaying in the wind. The gently swaying goldfish look lovely and refreshing.

How about a hanging goldfish decoration that gently sways in the breeze? Goldfish have long been loved as a symbol of summer, right? They’re familiar to many older adults as well, so this craft is great for a summer activity at day service centers.

The method is to roll a strip of construction paper into a ring and attach origami goldfish with thread.

If you’re decorating a wall, you can simply fix it in place with tape.

For windowsills or entryways, try securing several wind chimes to a bamboo skewer—when the wind blows, it looks beautiful.

Give it a try!

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