In this time of Coronavirus, it’s important to make sure that our residents are keeping safe while engaging in activities. While many activities for residents will be individual activities that they will do in their rooms, there are several social … 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
Primary Colors Sensory Bin For Kids
Objective: Creating ways to learn about Piet Mondrian and Primary Colors Materials: Dried Garbanzo beans (also referred to as Chickpeas) Acrylic Paint: Red, Yellow, Blue Plastic bags: one for each color Foil Sensory Tray Sensory tools like Scoops, Jumbo Tweezers, Plastic … Read More
6 Equipment Ideas For Socially Distanced PE Lessons
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way we think about space. For example, I cannot watch a movie or TV show without silently commenting on how they are not properly socially distanced. Nor can I watch and see how they are … Read More
3 Keys to a Successful Physical Education and Health E-Learning Environment
We have been put into a unique situation. At no other time in contemporary history did the world shut down, schools and businesses shuttered, and a majority of the world shut down due to a global pandemic. During the immediate … Read More
At Home Activity Bags For Afterschool Distance Learning
Submitted By: Shannon Blenis, Town Of Windsor Recreation Dept We have 86 students in our after school program and we wanted to give them an activity bag full of arts and crafts, STEM activities, games, and more. I contacted S&S … Read More
Senior Living Activity Ideas for Indoor Fun
Being cooped up inside for long periods of time can make anyone feel uneasy, and for seniors who live in senior living facilities, boredom can set in pretty quickly. That’s why it’s so important for residents in senior living facilities … Read More
Virtual Camp Field Day – Station Ideas and Templates
Field Day is a special day to me. I usually dedicate a lot of time into this day for students, but this year was different. Students weren’t going to be at school for it. The idea of a Virtual Field … Read More
At Home PE – Virtual Activity Ideas for Students
I was scheduled to have a Friday off in March before our weeklong Spring Break started. My daughter had a Field Trip planned on that Friday but was eventually cancelled. When I always leave my office, I take a minute … Read More
28 Puzzles & Brain Games For Kids
Puzzles are great activities to keep kids entertained and help them play and learn! We’ve put together a list of puzzles and brain games that can help kids with motor skills and cognitive functions. Be sure to keep their creative … Read More