Grandparents Day (Australia)

What is a Grandparent?

These quotes were taken from a class of 8-year-olds when they were asked "What is a Grandparent?" The answers are priceless!

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Poems for Grandparents Day

Here are two grandparents themed poems to share.

Rock on Rock Craft

This is a wonderful craft activity for seniors that is fun, creative and always successful. There is no right or wrong way to put the stones together - each piece is unique and beautiful! Encourage your clients to unleash their inner talents! These lovely stone creations make lovely gift mementos too.

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Hand-painted Rocks

This is a lovely, calming and creative activity for the elderly using smooth river rocks and pebbles. These decorated pebbles are perfect small gifts to give to friends, families and volunteers.

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Grandparents Day Anthem

Celebrate Grandparents Day by recruiting willing staff to form a chorus or a quartet to sing this song to residents on their special day.

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9 More Ideas for Grandparents Day

Many people in residential care have grown-up grand-children with children of their own. Invite them over and let the three generations have fun together doing quizzes, craft and playing games.

Shadow Animals

A lovely inter-generational activity - creating shadow animals!

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Intergenerational Activity Ideas

Here are some inter-generational activity ideas to enjoy on grandparents day.

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Iced patty cakes

I made patty cakes and our residents iced and put sprinkles on the cakes then had them for morning tea. They thought it was great!

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Poppy Seed Cake for International Youth Day

Intergenerational activities can be fun and soothing for all involved.

Paper Quilt Poster - Intergenerational activity

Invite a group of school children or high school children to visit your facility on International Youth Day.

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How to say Grandma and Grandpa in different languages

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

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Grandparents Quiz

See if you can pick these famous grandparents!

Home-Made Lemonade

Here is an easy way to make home-made lemonade

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Celebrating Grandparents Day

Grand-Parents Day is celebrated in many countries on different dates. The celebration is to promote the importance of grandparents to children.

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Grandparents Day Word Search

Here is a word search to enjoy on Grandparents Day.

Sing-Along with Picture Cards

Singing is a favourite activity for many people and if movements are added with the hands and arms then singing can also become a gentle exercise actitvity.

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