How are you planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) at your senior livng facility this year? Here are 5 games to host at your upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration as you recognize the Mexican holiday. Piñata-Hitting Party Fill … Read More
Planning fun new themes for your summer camp or recreational program? We’ve shared several ideas for a Western or Country theme! Decorate your entire Activity Room with an entire Wild West or Barnyard theme and get your group excited with … Read More
Tap into your gardening skills with these DIY plant and terrarium projects! We’ve shared several ideas for hanging plants and air plants, how to hang glass containers and fun ways to display your greens. Air plants and succulents have become … Read More
In a typical summer camp program, the top priorities are always the fun and safety of the campers. However, there is a variable that is often overlooked when running a summer camp, and that is the counselors themselves. They are … Read More
We did this colorful DIY shaving cream craft during our Parents Night Out event at the YMCA. It can be done at any time for an awesome sensory play experience, with any color. The benefits of using liquid watercolors makes … Read More
Tchoukball! What in the world is Tchoukball? And how do you even spell TCHOUKBALL? Wait! The “T” is silent in the word Tchoukball? This is kind of how I felt about Tchoukball until I saw it at LAHPERD (Louisiana Association … Read More
Make this DIY frame in just a few easy steps! A photo is worth a thousand words, and there are so many different ways for kids to paint these wood frames. It’s a great project for them to express creativity and … Read More
Celebrate National Arbor Day with your senior residents by providing a variety of fun tree-related activities. Here are 5 ideas from notjustbingo to get you started. Wood Craft Help your facility’s Craft Club practice their sanding and decorating skills by … Read More
As a Middle school Physical Education teacher, I have discovered that many students get easily bored with basketball-related units. Perhaps students tire of learning the same units year after year or maybe it’s the amount of skills-work involved that discourages … Read More
Mindful Movement The best kind of play is one that combines fun and novelty with success. A 4 year old student of mine, who was not able to put together the required postural control, righting reaction, and attentiveness for hopping … Read More
