This year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week (September 11-17) is “Keep Connected” through the use of technology. Throughout the week, consider altering a few of your regularly scheduled activities by adding in a bit of technology. Here are a … Read More
Summer camp has an unusual rhythm. Even though it can last anywhere from a week to eight weeks, it often feels much longer. The start of camp is fun and exciting. Everyone is getting to know one another, and lots … Read More
We love to highlight schools that have raised the bar in getting students active and healthy. PE teacher and Coach Brandon Wolff shares his story on how Let’s Move! Active Schools encourages fitness and physical activity at Maize South Middle School … Read More
Are you a Bucket Filler or a Bucket Dipper? Bucket Filling is a social emotional and character building practice that is taking place in classrooms and early education programs all over. Playing off of the golden rule “To treat others … Read More
Summer rain storms can derail a well-planned day outside at summer camp, especially when they pop up despite the weather report for a clear day. When this happens, there is no reason to panic. With a little indoor space and … Read More
Need ideas for volunteer or community service projects this summer for your residents? Here are a few ideas from the staff at notjustbingo.com to help get you started. To save these ideas and check them off as you go, dowload … Read More
July Book Activity – The Napping House by Audrey & Don Wood Story Summary It is a rainy afternoon. A boy, his granny, and their pets are all sleeping peacefully piled up in the same bed. Suddenly a flea bites … Read More
PE Teacher Jason Leach shares how to play Mini Golf in your PE class: If you’re like me, you’re always looking for new ideas and creative solutions for physical education. In Spring of 2015, I came across a video about a … Read More
You might be thinking about adding some pet crafts, activities, or games to your activity program as part of a Pet or Animal Theme. Kids can work together on several of these activities, like putting a puzzle together, playing a … Read More
With the Dog Days of Summer (July 3 – August 11), you may find that it is just too hot to take your senior residents on outings. If that’s the case, here are a few ideas on indoor replacements for … Read More
