It’s time to start thinking about summer, which officially arrives on June 21st. Here are six nursing facility tips from notjustbingo to help you get ready for a fun and safe summer with your residents. Remember Hydration As the weather … Read More
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Kids Shark Craft Ideas for Shark Week
Start summer off with a splash! Shark Week starts July 24th and it’s right around the time summer camp starts. So if you’re a shark lover and want to add a shark craft theme to your activity program, it’s time … Read More
Building a School in Kenya – Only Love Foundation
Only Love Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization dedicated to building classrooms and bringing educational resources to impoverished communities and less fortunate children around the world. Currently, we are campaigning to raise enough funds in order to build a … Read More
Using Makey Makey for Active Play & STEM
Recently I was introduced to this awesome little tool called the Makey Makey. This product has become so popular in classrooms, afterschool programs like the YMCA, occupational therapy, and many other industries. With the movie Civil War being so popular, I … Read More
Alexander D. Sullivan School – PE Leaders
Alexander D. Sullivan School PS #30 is an elementary school (Pre-K-Grade 5) in the Greenville section of Jersey City, NJ. Valerie Craig-Ndiaye is the Wellness Leader, and she shared her story with us on how Let’s Move! Active Schools helped make … Read More
LadyBug & Bee Tic Tac Toe – Summer Craft
I saw this cute idea for a summer craft on Pinterest, and just had to try it out for myself and make it my own. Instead of using rocks and painting them, you can use these clear plastic stones and paper … Read More
Physical Activity Ideas for Shark Week
Shark Week kicks off every summer! It’s a great time to add some excitement to your physical education lessons or summer camp activities. There are so many shark themed PE activities to get students active and practicing skills such as … Read More
Remembering D-Day – Nursing Facility Activities
Because D-Day (June 6th) is an important date for many of our World War II veterans, it’s helpful to provide a series of activities that allow these men and women a chance to tell their stories. Here are a few … Read More
Summer Camp Activity – Superhero Capes
Kids Krew is a summer camp program at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa where kids can experience fun activities like slip-and-slide, flying kites, sand sculpting, and other adventures. Alexandria Rowe is the Recreation Manager for the hotel, … Read More
Group Craft Activities for Father’s Day
Need some Father’s Day craft activities for your classroom or afterschool program? We’ve chosen 3 of our favorite DIY group crafts to share with you that can be made with just a few simple materials. Kids can give their dads … Read More