Spring is nearly springing and more daylight means more chances to get active. See how many of these exercise-related words you can find.
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Looking for a few new arts and crafts ideas to welcome the spring season? Here are some links of activities you might enjoy using or adapting for your residents.
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Daylight Savings Time in the United States begins in March, which means everyone can enjoy more sunlight! Celebrate the unofficial start of spring by throwing a sun-inspired social. Here’s how to do it:
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You can use the fruits and vegetables you have on hand in your community to create a successful sensory experience for a small group or an individual interaction.
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These are really pretty and make a nice keepsake!
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SaveLooking at nature is calming. Spring is coming so there is a lot to see.
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SaveIf your community doesn’t already have a Gardening Club or residents, this time of year is a great time to start one. Remember, not everyone in the Club needs to have a green thumb - everyone can learn from one another!
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SaveA Spring cleaning themed word search!
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Any time a season changes, it’s a great time to refresh your activity program. Seasonal goals and seasonal programs mean you can try an initiative for 3 months to see how the residents respond to it.
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Springtime is the ideal time to add a garden-inspired sensory experience to your 1:1 visits or to your small sensory groups.
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SaveHere is a Spring-themed word search to enjoy!
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New seasons bring new energy to your community and to the seniors you serve. Take advantage of new creativity by welcoming spring with some art offerings on your activity calendar!
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SaveThis is a great multisensory activity that you can involve everyone in - with touch and smell and visually beautiful arrangements.
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SaveNumber 1 in our word ladders series! A fun and stimulating brain activity for the elderly! This word ladder has a SEASONS theme.
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SaveHere is another lovely and engaging creative group activity for seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Create a beautiful sunflowers poster in a group craft session!
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SaveSpring reminiscing for the elderly. After months indoors, encourage residents to breathe-in and enjoy the fresh air of spring!
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A Spring themed crossword!
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SaveCelebrate spring with an annual spring party, filled with fun games and activities.
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SaveCreate your own beautiful craft garden!
This is a lovely activity perfect for a nursing home setting.
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SaveMake beautiful paper daffodil flowers to celebrate the arrival of Spring!
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SaveCelebrate spring at your nursing home by making a gorgeous dream tree composed of spring flowers and blossoms!
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SaveVisual stimulation offers the broadest range of possibilities.
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Easy paper flowers to decorate your facility on all occasions.
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SaveTo promote friendship. Maintain skills.
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Horticultural activities for seniors using recycled materials. Desert terrariums are fun to make and easy to maintain.
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SaveTo promote interaction and sharing. To enhance self-esteem
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SaveThese are lovely balls to decorate your facility at your annual Summer Ball. These spring balls are very satisfying, rewarding, and fun to make!
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SaveThis is another great craft to do and ideal to decorate your facility for parties or a Spring Festival. Offer lots of decoration options and let participants express themselves artistically.
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SaveRecycle egg cartons and make your facility look festive by hanging these colourful flowers everywhere.
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SaveBeautiful hanging sun catchers for any season!
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SaveA spring word search!
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I am as large as a castly, yet lighters than air
100 men and their horses cannot move me
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It has a bed but never sleeps
It has a mouth but does not speak
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SaveImprove dexterity. Provide enjoyment.
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March is Spring Time in the Northern Hemisphere and time to spring clean the house, the garden, the yard and even your own handbag!
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