For your residents that spend most of their time indoors or in their rooms, consider introducing them to new hobbies that they can easily do alone like writing. Here are 3 writing activities from notjustbingo.com to suggest to your cabin-fever … Read More
Sand Mummy Excavation Activity Kit – Learning Archeology
Kids can have a lot of fun playing and learning with this Sand Mummy Kit! Discover the mini skeleton inside using the included wooden tools. Combine this activity with a lesson plan on archeology, fossils, and even ancient cultures. This … Read More
Gazebo Bird Feeder Craft Activity
This Gazebo Bird Feeder is a popular craft for students learning about nature and birds. It can also be a fun craft activity for older individuals. It can be used for any season, even Fall and Winter! Birdhouses are boxes … Read More
Social Distancing Game Ideas for Physical Education
By Drew Burris At the end of July, we finally received the email that we were going back to school in person. I knew this was going to be a game changer. Limited equipment or no equipment was going to … Read More
How To Make A Wood Dreamcatcher – Weaving Craft Activity
Dreamcatchers are very popular amongst children and adults. They are associated with Native American and First Nations cultures, so this project is a great opportunity to teach students about a different culture and align this craft with a lesson plan. … Read More
6 Ways to Make Your Armchair Travel In-Room Activities More Fun for Senior Residents
A few months ago, your residents probably enjoyed all the armchair travel activities in which they were able to watch travel documentaries in their rooms or spaced out in your Activity Room. But now, your residents may be getting a … Read More
Fall Themed Crafts & Activities
Make the best of the Fall season with some fun craft activities to spread joy and creativity! Use fall colors like brown, yellow, red, and orange to create a festive project for kids or adults. Check out these DIY crafts … Read More
Wood Doll Craft For Kids – Teach Movement & Flexibility
Kids will have a blast coloring or painting these fun wood doll toys! Their arms and legs are made of sturdy, poly-cord limbs that are flexible for posing. This is a great activity for dramatic play, and also teaches kids … Read More
Building Community Relationships and Getting Free Stuff For Your PE Program
By Steve Lightman You know what’s super neat? Getting free stuff for your Physical Education program at school! What do you mean FREE stuff? I mean, free stuff!! Hockey sticks, jump ropes, balls, shirts, golf clubs and balls, and baseball … 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
