Need a few more art ideas for your nursing home art program? Then keep reading to learn a few new art projects to try out with your residents today! 1. Sand Art Make sand art with residents by using a … Read More
Activities to Celebrate the 4th of July in Summer Camp
The 4th of July and summer camp have much in common; warm weather, long days spent outside, and large gatherings of friends make both experiences so much more fun. Your campers can celebrate Independence Day with crafts and games that … Read More
Barnyard Themed Field Day Stations for PE
Each year for Field Day, I try to come up with a new, fun theme the kids will enjoy. This year I came up with a Barnyard Field Day theme. Our school mascot is the Trailblazer, so it’s a fitting … Read More
5 Indoor and Outdoor Field Day Activities for PE
It is that time of year again. All of us P.E. teachers are planning Field Day. I have included 5 of my favorite Field Day Activities that can all be used inside or outside. Planning Field Day seems to be … Read More
7 Fourth of July Crafts Under $2 per project
You can get creative for under $2 per person this Fourth of July with these awesome craft kits. Whether you have a Celebrate America camp theme, need an activity for a 4th of July barbecue, or you have older residents … 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
8 Creative Cactus Crafts & Art Projects
Cactus crafts are taking the craft world by storm! You can draw them, paint them, color them, create sand art, make velvet patches to go on your backpack, or even use embroidery to create a nice keepsake art project. This … Read More
Relay Yahtzee Activity for Grades K-5
My name is Patrick Stevens and I am a PE teacher at Compton Elementary School in Powder Springs, GA along with Leanne Flanagan. Coach Flanagan and I posted a video of our students playing Relay Yahtzee on Twitter and people … Read More
DIY Fingerprint Magnet Craft For Kids
We tried out this super cute and super fun craft in our kids program. It’s one of my new favorites! Kids can make their own personal DIY animal magnets with thumbprints! Our kids were literally begging their parents to stay … Read More
Featured PE Teacher – Cathryn Bass
This week for the #FeaturedPETeacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Cathryn Bass! About Cathryn: I teach grades K-4 at Center Valley Elementary and also college courses at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR. My title is Health … Read More
