Fine Motor skills require strength, dexterity, and coordination to produce movement of the small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrist in order to grasp and manipulate objects. These skills are essential to the success of children in the classroom … Read More
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Resources for Teaching Personal Space & Social Distance in the Classroom
As many three, four and five year olds enter school for the first time, there is a lot to learn about how to be a student in the classroom. Not only are they learning their role as a student, but … Read More
5 Fun Social Distance Clubs For Your Senior Activity Calendar
Need more ideas on how to provide individualized activities for your residents that are still fun? Then consider adding these five clubs to your monthly activity calendar that allows residents to participate in their rooms or to sit socially distant … Read More
How To Celebrate International Men’s Day At Your Senior Facility
Celebrate the men in your facility on International Men’s Day, which falls on November 19th each year, by providing a fun-filled day of activities that target the men in your facility. Here are a few activities to consider: Chit Chatting … Read More
Activities to Support Dementia Awareness Week
Raising Awareness About Dementia It is so important to bring awareness to dementia related diseases because there is not yet a cure, but early diagnosis can help improve the life of people with dementia and their families. Alzheimer’s is the … Read More
How to Celebrate Armed Forces Day – Nursing Facility
Armed Forces Day is the day that we honor those who are currently serving in our military (unlike Veterans Day where we honor those who used to serve, or Memorial Day where we honor those who have given their lives … Read More
12 Sensory Activities for Residents with Dementia
Provide reminiscing boxes for your staff members and volunteers to use for sensory activities or one-on-one visits with your residents with dementia. Check out these great ideas from notjustbingo.com. Dementia Awareness Week is May 15th-21st! Simple Reminiscing Boxes to Create … Read More
Bring the Circus to Your Residential Care Facility
Everyone loves the circus! Bringing the circus to your program will create such a buzz among residents, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! Each week spend an hour or two at the Circus. Provide fun facts for the … Read More
Science Projects for Seniors
A science club for senior nursing home residents? What a great idea! I came across an article about health and had to share what I read with our customers! It discusses the award winning program, Science for Seniors, which placed … Read More