{"id":2766,"date":"2016-01-12T16:43:17","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T21:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/?p=2766"},"modified":"2025-01-17T12:54:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T17:54:24","slug":"activity-ideas-for-february-shortest-month-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/activity-ideas-for-february-shortest-month-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Activity Ideas for February – the Shortest Month of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"february<\/p>\n

Although February is the shortest month of the year, there are still many fun holidays and observances that you can use to plan interesting activities for your residents. We\u2019re excited to share these ideas from our friends at notjustbingo.com with you!<\/p>\n

Once you’re done, head to our Holiday Activities<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>get more ideas on upcoming holidays!<\/p>\n

Groundhog Day (February 2)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Set up a pre-breakfast party for your residents that includes doughnuts and coffee in front of the television as you await to hear whether Punxsutawney Phil<\/a> saw his \"groundhogshadow<\/li>\n
  • Make squirrel treats for your neighborhood squirrels, using pine cones, seeds, and peanut butter<\/li>\n
  • Host a spelling bee featuring hard-to-spell American cities, like Punxsutawney.<\/li>\n
  • Create your own Punxsutawney Phil scenes with markers, colored pencils, and construction paper. Have crafters make predictions on what our friend Phil will see!<\/li>\n
  • Make animal hand puppets<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to donate to a local elementary school class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For more ideas, view this article:<\/h3>\n

    How to Celebrate Groundhog Day at Your Senior Facility<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n