Our 2023 August Fitness Challenge Calendar is here! This challenge is still fun for students over the summer months to keep active at home! Educators can share this link with their students and encourage them to keep a record of … Read More
Tag Archives: summer activities
DIY Ice Cube Tie Dye Activity
There’s many different ways to tie dye, but this is a very interesting a creative way to try and get some different results! How2PlayToday has given us a step-by-step guide as well as a material list in order for you … Read More
8 Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer
The hot of summer are here, and everyone needs to find their own way to get out of the house but also to stay cool! Whether it’s fun swimming activities in the pool, staying cool in the shade, or just … Read More
5 Game Ideas for a Social Distance Activity Program
Being a teacher or activity director is hard work. From planning to managing student behavior, there is a myriad of requirements that make this job hard when done right. Now, we have a new element to add to this already … Read More
How To Create a Summer Schedule For Kids
Learn how to create a Summer Schedule that kids (and parents) will enjoy! My daughter just finished a successful year of kindergarten. My husband and I both firmly believed that having good routines in place at home helped contribute to … Read More
How to Throw a Patriotic Carnival for Summer Holidays
How to Throw a Patriotic Carnival for Independence Day (or for Memorial Day, Flag Day, or Even Labor Day) Host a fun patriotic carnival at your nursing facility to get your residents in the patriotic mood and having fun this … Read More
Ice Cream Themed Crafts for Kids
It’s finally feeling like summer, and what better craft activity to plan this season than an Ice Cream theme! Below we have shared our favorite ice cream craft activities for kids. These ideas are super simple and require only a … Read More
Water Activities for Kids on Hot Summer Days
Summer is a special kind of season. With its sense of freedom and more relaxed air, summer can be one of the more anticipated seasons around. The weather generally allows for travel and other plans with less interruption except for … Read More
How to Plan a Weekly Summer Camp for Senior Residents
When you think of summer camp, you probably think of swimming in the lake, going horseback riding, or learning how to roller skate. While your nursing home residents may not be able to do any of those activities, they can … Read More
6 Pool Games for Kids – Field Trips & Summer Fun
Field trips to the pool and pool parties are a big part of summer fun for kids. Although we have pool noodles and endless beach balls here at S&S, we wanted to help introduce you to some fun pool activity ideas … Read More