Recognize South Dakota – the Across the USA state theme for August – by providing your residents with activities that relate to the Mount Rushmore state, including Native Americans, the Black Hills, and a few local South Dakota events. Native … Read More
6 Afternoon Treats to Keep Residents Cool This Summer
With summer at its hottest during July and August, be creative with how to keep your residents cool during the summer. Try out a few of these afternoon treat parties at your facility. Popsicle Run Grab a box of small … Read More
Getting the Grant – How to Strengthen Your Grant Proposal
Strengthening Your Grant Proposal – Emulate Successful Programs The grant proposals with the greatest chance of being funded are the ones the grant readers believe have the best chance of being successfully implemented. In other words, if you are able … 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
Lawn Games for Recreation and STEM
On May 24, 2017, the curtain rose on Destination Imaginations Global Finals 2017 – a week-long celebration of creativity. Destination Imagination, Inc. is a leading educational nonprofit dedicated to teaching students the 21st century skills needed to succeed in school, … Read More
Church Activities – How to Build a Temple Wall & Boat
If you teach children in a church setting, I’m sure you would love to hear positive phrases from the young ones that you teach, like “This is the best day ever!” or “When do we get to come to church again?” and … Read More
4 Outdoor Games for Summer Camp
Summer camp is a treasured time of year many school children look forward to. It means time with friends in a less structured environment, with all the fun summer activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, and all those camp related … Read More
Fun 1950s Themed Activity Ideas for Senior Residents
Planning a fun 1950s-themed party for your nursing home residents? Check below to find a few activity ideas from notjustbingo that you may want to add to your list of fun activities for the day. 1. Organize a Sock Hop: … Read More
7 DIY Superhero Crafts for Kids
Kids will have a SUPER fun time creating these DIY Superhero crafts for a themed party or event! Learn how to make a Batman plate, Wonderwoman bookmark, Superman frame, and more. Superhero Comic Frame Materials: Wooden frame Acrylic paint Paintbrush Mod … Read More
Using Foam Balls to Make Puppets – Homeslice Puppetry
When we found out that Eric Weiss from Homeslice Puppetry was using our Foam Balls to sculpt puppets for his business, we just HAD to see what it was all about. We asked him to share some details and photos. … Read More