Summer (Southern Hemisphere)

Pies and Cobblers Sensory Kit

For most of our residents, a homemade pie or cobbler was a part of their summer experience. You can recreate those memories by stimulating the senses by building a sensory kit to use during small groups or during 1:1 interactions.

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Picnic Word Finder

See how many words you can find in this picnic themed word finder!

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Summer Fun Words Word Search

Here is a word Search using summertime words!

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Summer Anagram

Try and unscramble the following summer themed words. First letter provided!

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Word Ladder #1

Number 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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Sunflowers Poster Group Activity

Here 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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Summer Reminiscing

Summertime elicits memories of ice cream, movies, the beach, and early work experiences from when we were teenagers.

Words beginning with Sun Quiz

All answers begin with the word 'Sun'

Summer Word Search

A Summer themed Word Finder!

Recycled Dream Spring Tree

Celebrate spring at your nursing home by making a gorgeous dream tree composed of spring flowers and blossoms!

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Contact paper mobiles

Visual stimulation offers the broadest range of possibilities.

Spring Flowers & Butterflies

To promote friendship. Maintain skills.

How to Create a Desert Terrarium

Horticultural activities for seniors using recycled materials. Desert terrariums are fun to make and easy to maintain.

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Recycled carton Bird Feeder

To promote interaction and sharing. To enhance self-esteem

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Summer Yarn Balls

These 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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Paper Plate Sunflower

This 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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Egg carton Spring Flowers

Recycle egg cartons and make your facility look festive by hanging these colourful flowers everywhere.

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Recycled Crayon Sun Catchers

Beautiful hanging sun catchers for any season!

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Coffee Filter Sun Flowers

Improve dexterity. Provide enjoyment.