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Trivia

Gone Fishing Word Search

Here is a fishing themed word finder!

International Nurses Day Word Search

Here is a word finder for International Nurses Day in May!

Nurse Trivia

Here are a few fun facts about the nursing profession.

Nurse Quiz

Challenge the nurses on 'International Nurses Day' with this quiz.

Brain Teaser

Rearrange the letters in these words to find words that fit the clues.

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Number Plate Quiz

I have played this a few times by placing the words on the whiteboard for the people to guess the answers.

April Celebrity Quiz

The people in this quiz have one thing in common; they were all born in the month of April.

Dog Swims Ten Miles to Get Home

This is a sweet true story about a dog's determination to get home after falling overboard from a boat.

A Dog's Philosophy

Dog's are wonderful animals. Here are 10 interesting observations about their behaviour.

Animal Jokes

Here are some animal jokes to enjoy!

Artistic Quiz

Have fun with this art themed quiz.

Children's Literature Quiz

Most of the questions in this quiz are from classic books, except a few that are from more recent books.

Fun Crossword #8

Fun Crossword Series - No 8!

Fun Crossword #7

Fun Crossword Series - No 7!

Fun Crossword #6

Fun Crossword Series - No 6!

Fun Crossword #5

Fun Crossword Series - No 5!

Famous Female Singers Quiz

To celebrate ‘International Women’s Day’, here is an activity to honour some famous female singers.

Women's Lib Word Search

Here is a women's liberation themed word search for International Women's Day!

Messages for Mother's Day cards

Here are some lovely verses to use in Mother's Day cards.

Amazing Trees of the World

To celebrate World Forestry Day, gather a group together for a discussion about trees using the questions and images below as a guide.

Feminist profile – Gloria Steinem

Gloria Marie Steinem is an American feminist, journalist and social activist.

March Trivia

Here is some interesting trivia about the month of March.

Match Songs with Singers

Match these famous songs of yesteryear with the correct singers!

Fun Riddle II

A fun riddle to solve!

Fun Quiz - Answers contain the word OLD

All the answers in this quiz contain the word OLD!

I Love You in different languages

Say 'I love you' in 20+ different ways!

Romantic Couples through the Ages

Make copies of this quiz and hand out to participants. Give each a pencil and ask them to join the sweet-hearts with a line.

New Zealand Word Search

Here is a New Zealand themed word finder.

New Zealand - facts, figures and trivia

Here is some interesting trivia about New Zealand!

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I Remember The Cheese Of My Childhood

Here is a beautiful poem about childhood.
Thank you Christine!

Broadway Musicals Word Search

A word search featuring the names of famous Broadway Musicals.

Inspirational Short Story - The Scottish Farmer

The history of this famous man is a wonderful and uplifting tale to share.

Nursery Rhymes Quiz

Answer the questions and sing a few lines of the song.

Who Am I Game

See if you can guess the names of these 3 famous people! A fun game to play in a social setting.

Words starting with A

See if you can guess these 20 words starting with the letter A!

Word Lists for Group Games:

I have had some requests to provide lists of words suitable for word games. Here are a few themes, which can be used in quizzes, word games, word searces and other white board games like hang-man.

Remembering ‘The Lone Eagle’ - Charles Lindberg

Charles Lindbergh II was an American aviator and writer who crossed the Atlantic Ocean for the first time, non-stop in 1927.

Christmas Trivia

Here is some interesting trivia about Christmas traditions.

Grandparents Day Word Search

Here is a word search to enjoy on Grandparents Day.

How to say Grandma and Grandpa in different languages

Here are some affectionate ways of addressing grandparents in other languages.

Sandwich Day Quiz

Have fun with this quiz about sandwiches on Sandwich Day!

Remembering Ferdinand Magellan

On November 28 1520, Ferdinand Magellan discovered a navigable sea route through South America, this passage became known as the Straight of Magellan.

World Hello Day Trivia

This year marks the 40th anniversary of 'World Hello Day'. It promotes the idea that conflicts are better settled using communication rather than confrontation.

World Kindess Day Word Search

Here is a word search for World Kindness Day!

Say 'Hello' in different languages

Say 'hello' in 20 different languages! If you have a client from a country not listed here, find out how they say 'hello' in their language.

Sandwich Day Trivia

Here is some fun and interesting trivia about sandwiches!

Halloween Quiz

Consider putting on the 1991 film 'The Adams Family' for participants to watch following this quiz!

Poem for Teachers

A teacher that had a positive influence on us is remembered for a lifetime.
Here is a poem to celebrate all teachers of the world!

Trivia for World Teachers Day

Here is some trivia about children, teachers and learning is times gone by.

Titanic Word Search

The theme for World Maritime Day 2012 is: 100 years after the Titanic.
Here is a word search to commemorate the occasion.

Cultural Trivia from around the World

Here is some interesting cultural trivia from around the World.

Peace Maker Profiles

Here are two short biographies of famous peace-makers Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.

Labour Day Quiz

Here is a fun quiz to do on Labour Day.
Which country has the largest labour workforce in the world? ...

Brazilian Trivia

Here is some interesting trivia about Brazil to share on Brazilian Independence Day!

Brazilian Quiz

How much do you know about Brazil...
What is Brazil's currency? What is the official language of Brazil?

Trivia about India

Here are 6 interesting facts about India

Indian Quiz

What is the capital of India?
India has one of the Seven Wonders of the World, what is it?

Trivia - The Legend of the 'Dream Catcher'

Learn all about Native American Dream Catchers and how to use them to trap bad dreams.

Jokes for International Beer Day

Here a some funny beer jokes for International Beer Day!

Beer Sayings & Quotes

8 funny sayings about beer to share on International Beer Day.

International Beer Party Trivia

Some interesting trivia about the history of beer!

Beer Quiz

Which beer is known as the King of Beers?
20 quiz questions all about beer!

Discontinued Olympic Sports Word Search

Here are some events that used to form part of the Olympic Games

Ocean Conservation Word Search

Conservation of our World Ocean's is the theme of this Word Search!

Environment Quiz

Name one Arctic animal vulnerable to extinction...
What happened on Three Mile Island, U.S. in 1979?

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

Many of your residents will remember reading this poem to their grandchildren. Humour them by reading it to them!

Royal Maze

Where do the Queen and her family spend the Summer? Solve the maze to find out!

Astronomy Quiz

Who was the first man on the moon?
Which planets have rings around them?

Marine Word Search

A marine themed word search celebrating biological diversity!

Space Word Search

A Space and Astronomy themed word finder!

Poems for Volunteers

When planning your program for a 'Volunteers Luncheon' you may encourage some residents to participate actively by reading a poem. Here are a few poems suitable to the occasion.

Marine Trivia

Here is some interesting marine trivia you may not have heard before!

Mother Earth Word Search

What other cultures call 'Earth'

Trivia about Australia and New Zealand

Interesting trivia about Australia and New Zealand.

Fun Riddle

Here is a fun word game riddle for you to solve!

Famous April Fools Day Pranks

Here is some funny trivia about famous April Fools Day pranks.

Words that start with 'Th'

All answers start with the letters ‘Th’

World Forest Day Crossword

A fun forest themed crossword!

Funny Limericks

Here are some funny limericks to share on St.Patrick's Day

Poems for World Poetry Day

Poetry awakens our senses and brings immense pleasure through the stirring of our emotions.

Trivia about the weather

Test your knowledge of weather events and learn some interesting facts.

World Meteorological Day Word Search

Here's a Word Finder to celebrate World Meteorological Day!

Famous Quotes made by women

Inspiring and funny quotes by famous women.

Famous Movies Quotes

Celebrate the Oscars! In which movie would you hear the following phrases?

International Mother Language Day Trivia

Here is some interesting trivia about mother languages.

'Good Day' in different laungages

How to say 'Good Day' in 22 different languages. How many do you know? For this activity you should try to involve staff; especially those from other countries to help out and add to the list.

Notable Minority Languages Word Search

Here is a Word Search of Minority Languages to help celebrate International Mother Language Day.

Foreign Language Quiz

Here is another quiz to celebrate International Mother Language Day.

Latin Language Quiz

Latin was the language of ancient Rome. See how many Latin words you know. I am sure you know more than you think.

Australia day Quiz 2

Can you name Australia's most western point?

Elvis Presley Quiz

Where was Elvis born? How many children did Elvis have?

Australian Jokes for Australia Day

Here are some funny Australian themed jokes to celebrate Australia Day!

Australian Slang Quiz

What do the following expressions or phrases mean to you?

Trivia about Chinese New Year 2012 - Year of the Dragon

Some famous people that were born in the year of the Dragon are...

Trivia about St Andrew

Have some fun reading the customs and traditions of Saint Andrew's Day.

St. Andrew's Day Word Search

Word Searches are a fun way to celebrate any occasion!

Christmas Quiz IV

What is Santa Klaus called in some European countries?

Name Change of Countries and Places

Do you recognize the old names for these countries and places?

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Things that go Together Quiz

There are two ways to play this game.
Great for dementia patients!

American Native Tribes Word Search

See if you can find these Native American Tribe names!

Columbus Day Word Search

Here's another word finder for Columbus Day in October.

Thanksgiving Harvest Word Search

Canada celebrates Thanksgiving in October - here is a word finder to help you mark the occasion.

Collective Nouns for World Animal Day

The start of this quiz is easy and it gets more challenging as it goes on. Wait for residents to consult with each other before helping them with the answer.

Nautical Word Search

A Nautical Word Search for World Maritime Day.

Labour Day Word Search 2

Another word search for Labour Day

Father's Day Quiz 2

Who is known as the 'Father of History'?

Guess the Profession Quiz

Have fun guessing different professions

Professions that no longer exist

Amuse residents with this list of professions that no longer exist. Start by saying the profession and waiting to see if anyone can guess what this was for.

Winter Quiz

How much of the world's fresh water is bound up in glaciers?

Winter Wonderland Crossword

Crosswords are a lovely activity for Wintery days

Left-Hand Word Search

August 13 marks the designated International Lefthanders Day; first observed in 1976. The main idea was to promote awareness of the inconveniences left-hand people face in everyday life. It also celebrates their uniqueness.

International Youth Day Word Search

These are words that every today's youth use as part of their every day conversation but 25 years ago most of them did not exist.

Indigenous Australian Word Search

Word Searches are fun for any occasion!

Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories

Here are 3 beautiful Dreamtime stories to share during Naidoc week.

Aboriginal Baby Names Trivia

Here are some beautiful Aboriginal names for boys and girls.

Australian Indigenous Quiz

Test your knowledge and learn some more about Aboriginal culture during Naidoc week.

Indigenous trivia - Who am I?

Profiles of 2 prominent and famous Indigenous Australians.

International Joke Day Word Finder

Word finders are great for any occasion

Jokes for International Joke Day

Some clean and funny jokes for International Joke Day.

Sing a Song Backwards

Have fun singing this well known song backwards!

The Colour Game

Find a colour that rhymes with the underlined word.

Spot the Differences Contest

Have some fun having a 'Spot the Differences' contest on Father's Day.

World Ocean Day Quiz

How many oceans are there in the world?

Italian Food Quiz

What ingredients do you need to make a PESTO?

May Day Word Search

A fun way to celebrate May Day

Famous Pairs

Leader says the first word and the audience guesses the next

Where in the World Quiz

Where in the world would you most likely find these things?

Cannes Film Festival Quiz

Test your knowledge of films and movie stars

Royal Wedding Quiz

How much do you know about Prince William and Kate Middleton?

April Fool's Day Word Search

Celebrate April Fool's Day with a word search!

Anzac day Quiz 2

Trivia about the history of ANZAC day

St Patrick's Day Word Search

Have some fun on St. Patrick's Day with this word search.

Greek Mythological Word Search

A word search featuring the mythical creatures of ancient Greece

Greek Mythological Quiz

Who was the God of love and desire in Greek mythology?

Greek Quiz and Trivia

Celebrate the National Day of Greece with a quiz!

International Women's Day Quiz #2

Here's another quiz to test your knowledge of famous women from across the world on International Women's Day!

International Crossword

Test your knowledge of foreign cultures with this crossword.

Origin of Species Word Search

Celebrate the birthday of Charles Darwin with this word search!

New Zealand Quiz

How much do you know about New Zealand?

International Valentine’s Day Quiz

An international quiz of famous romances

Fun Movie Quiz

Here's a golden oldies movie quiz!

Funny statements given to insurance companies

The following are true statements received by Insurance Companies. Very Funny!

Australian Explorers Word Search

Test your knowledge of Australia's famous explorers on Australia Day!

Christmas Quiz III

Yet another Christmas Quiz!

Hanukkah Word Search

Here's a word search dedicated to Hanukkah!

Group Crosswords

Have fun completing crosswords in a social setting.

Fun Crossword #4

Fun Crossword series - No 4!

Fun Crossword #3

Fun Crossword Series - No 3!

Fun Crossword #2

Fun Crossword Series - No 2!

Fun Crossword #1

Fun Crossword Series - No 1!

Poem for Guy Fawkes Night

This is a traditional rhyme for Guy Fawkes Night's festivities.

Guy Fawkes Word Search

Here's a word finder for Guy Fawkes Night!

Thanksgiving Quiz

Test your knowledge of the history of Thanksgiving!

Remembrance Day Word Search

Here's a Remembrance Day themed word search!

Christopher Colombus Word Search

Read about the history of Chritopher Colombus and search for the higlighted words!

German Quiz 2

Test your knowledge of Germany!

Animal Word Game

Work out the missing letters to reveal the names of animals in this game!

Halloween Mystical Word Search

Celebrate Halloween with this word search!

Piggy Riddle 1

See how many words you can make from letters inside the pig!

Spring Word Search

A spring word search!

Labour Day Word Search

A Labour Day Find-A-Word

September Riddle Puzzle 1

Can you solve the riddle?

Father's Day Crossword - Professions

What is the name of each man's profession?

September Riddle Puzzle 2

Have fun solving this riddle!

Canadian Word Search

Learn about Canada as you complete this word search!

Canadian Quiz

Test your knowledge of Canada on Canada Day!

Royal Quiz

Test your royal knowledge on the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday!

French Word Finder

Find these French words commonly used in English conversation.

Pot Luck Quiz USA

Test your knowledge of the United States of Amercia!

USA Word Search

This word finder features 28 States of Amercica

USA Movie Quiz

Here's a movie quiz to help you celebration July 4th

4th of July Word Finder

Here's a Word Finder to help you celebrate the 4th of July - Independence day!

French Food Quiz

How much do you know about French food?

French General Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge of French Culture on Bastille Day!

The Legend of Tarantella Word Finder

Enjoy Italian Day and learn about the Legend of Tarantella!

Emancipation Day Word Finder

Celebrate Emancipation Day with this Word Finder!

Father's Day Word Search 2

Another Father's Day Word Search!

Father's Day Crossword

Here's a crossword for Father's Day!

Italian Quiz

A quiz to celebrate the Italian National Day!

Pot Luck Quiz for Father's Day

A quiz for Father's Day!

Three of a kind

Promote cognitive alertness. Opportunity for socialization

Easter Crossword - Secular

Test your Easter knowledge!

Arbour Day Word Finder

Find the names of the trees in this word finder

Easter Word Finder

Have fun with the Easter Word Finder!

Trees of the World Quiz

What is the name of the tallest tree in the world?
Which is the oldest tree in the world?

Easter Quiz - Religious

Here is a quiz about the origins of Easter celebrations!

Words that start with 'Ap'

All answers start with the words: 'Ap'

Mother's Day Word Finder

Celebrate Mother's Day with this Word Finder

Mother's Day Quiz

Have fun on Mother's Day with this quiz!

International Women’s Day Quiz

Draw lines to match each woman to her deed!

Spring Clean Word Finder

March is Spring Time in the Northern Hemisphere and time to spring clean the house, the garden, the yard and even your own handbag!

St Patrick's Day Irish Quiz 2

Here is a second quiz to enjoy on St Patrick's
Day!

St. Patrick's Day Crossword

Here's a crossword puzzle to help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

March Quiz - Words that start with 'Mar'

Here is a quiz for the month of March - all answers start with 'Mar'

Valentine's Day Crossword

Here is a crossword especially for Valentine's Day!

Chinese New Year Find-a-Word

Here's a word finder to celebrate the Chinese New Year!

Valentine's Day Word Finder

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a word finder!

Chinese New Year Crossword

Get ready for Chinese New Year with a crossword!

Australia Day Trivia

Here are 20 interesting facts about Australia!

Jokes 2

A woman found her husband in the kitchen stalking around with a fly swatter...

Australia Day Quiz

Here's a general knowledgeq Quiz about Australia.

Martin Luther King Day Crossword

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jn Day (on the third Monday of January) with a crossword!

Christmas Quiz II

Here's another quiz to test your christmas knowledge!

Christmas Quiz

Here is some interesting trivia about Christmas!

Christmas Crossword Puzzle

Get into the spirit of Christmas with this crossword puzzle.

Thanksgiving Tongue Twister Competition

Have fun and increase bonding with staff.

Thanksgiving Word Search

Here is a series of word searches for thanksgiving with 3 different levels of difficulty. Choose the most appropriate for your residents!

Melbourne Cup Find-A-Word

A Melbourne Cup themed Find-A-Word

Melbourne Cup Crossword

Get in the spirit of Melbourne Cup Day!

Melbourne Cup Quiz

Some interesting facts, history and trivia about Melbourne Cup!

Foods of the World Quiz

In which countries did the following foods originate from?

Attire of the World

In which country would you see people wearing these?

Pet Quiz

Fill in the missing letters to reveal the animals and breeds!

Pet Names

Which creature does each of the following pet names indicate?

Halloween Poem

Here's a poem to help you celebrate Halloween.

Reminiscing in October

Read this article to your residents and encourage them to reminisce about historically significant events that occurred during the month of October.

Halloween Find-A-Word

Here's a ghouls and ghosts themed Find-A-Word to enjoy on Halloween.

Oktober Fest Word Search

Celebrate Oktober Fest with this Word Search!

All About Birds Quiz

Fun facts about birds for World Animal Day!

Famous Cat Lovers

Here are some interesting stories about famous cat lovers to help you celebrate World Animal Day.

World Animal Day Trivia

Here's some fun animal trivia for World Animal Day on the 4th of October 2009.

Father's Day Quiz

A quiz featuring famous fathers of yesteryear

Father's Day Poem

A poem especially for Dad's!

Father's Day Word Search 1

Here's a fun find-a-word especially for Father's Day!

March Quiz

All the answers start with the letters MAR...

German Quiz 1

What is the capital of Germany? Which year the reunification of Germany took place?

Mexican Quiz

What are the colours of the Mexican flag?

St Patrick's Day Irish Quiz

St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is famous for?

Anzac day Quiz

Complete the title or line of the following songs!

Jokes

Here are some funny, light-hearted jokes to share with your residents.

Word Game

Very Popular! Mental stimulation, social interaction, promotion of self worth

Crossword Puzzles

Mental stimulation, encourage concentration, maintain social skills

Guessing Game

Orientation, reminiscing and enjoyment. Socialization.

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