Colouring

Mosaic coloring activities-Fox

The next installment in our mosaic coloring activities - a sly fox!

Mosaic Coloring Activities-Frog

The next installment in our mosaic coloring activities - a frog!

Artist Impression - Henri Lautrec - Jane Avril

Henri Toulouse was a French painter and illustrator. He is one of
the best-known painters of the post-impressionist period and stands in company with artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin.

Artist Impression - Wassily Kadinsky

Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow and took up the study of art at age 30. A trained musician, he approached color with a musician’s sensibility.

Mosaic Coloring Activities - Seahorse

Mosaic coloring pages are a fun way to sharpen motor skills and release tension. Just like meditation, coloring allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the moment. It is a calming and therapeutic pastime.

Artist Impression - Paul Klee - Senecio

Paul Klee is considered both a German and Swiss artist. His art is not easy to classify. He liked to experiment with styles and materials and ignore rules and popular fashion.

Sip and Paint

I provided clip art on canvas, paint and color pencils. They residents picked which picture they wanted. We had sparkling juice, cheese, grapes and crackers. If your facility allows you can use wine!

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Artist Impression - Paul Klee - Underwater Garden

Paul Klee is considered both a German and Swiss artist. His art is not easy to classify. He liked to experiment with styles and materials and ignore rules and popular fashion.

Artist Impression - Paul Klee - Precious Stones

Paul Klee is considered both a German and Swiss artist. His art is not easy to classify. He liked to experiment with styles and materials and ignore rules and popular fashion.

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Artist Impression - Paul Klee - 1914

Paul Klee is considered both a German and Swiss artist. His art is not easy to classify. He liked to experiment with styles and materials and ignore rules and popular fashion.

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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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World Oceans Day Poster

Help celebrate the oceans rich diversity of life. Have fun by turning a wall in your facility into your own ocean or aquarium.

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Fishing Game

Improve hand-eye coordination and provide some gentle exercise for the upper body with this fun fishing game! A wonderful opportunity to reminisce!

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Mosaic coloring activities-Cow

The next installment in our mosaic coloring activities.

Mosaic Coloring Activities - Panda

The next installment in our mosaic coloring activities - a very cute panda!

Artist Impression - Diego Rivera 2

# Impressions 2 # Diego Rivera was a prominent Mexican artist born on December 8, 1886. His large frescoes helped establish the Mexican mural movement in Mexican art.

Artist Impression - Diego Rivera 1

# Impressions 1 # Diego Rivera was a prominent Mexican artist born on December 8, 1886. His large frescoes helped establish the Mexican mural movement in Mexican art.

Mosaic coloring activities-Peacock

Mosaic coloring pages are a fun way to sharpen motor skills and release tension. Just like meditation, coloring allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the moment. It is a calming and therapeutic pastime.

10 Tips for Planning an Oktoberfest Party

Oktoberfest is fast approaching! Now is the time to start planning your 'German Day' with German food, beer, and merrymaking! Here are 10 tips for preparing your day!

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Artist Impression - Leunig - 2

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Leunig

Artist Impression - Amedeo Modigliani - Beatrice

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Amedeo Modigliani - Beatrice

Artist Impression - Frida Khalo - 2

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Frida Kahlo

Artist Impression - Frida Kahlo - 1

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Frida Kahlo

Artist Impression - Marc Chagall

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Marc Chagall

Artist Impression - Jean Baptiste Camille Corot

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot

Templates from famous artists born in July

Art templates from well known artists born in the month of July

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Indigenous Australian Dot Paintings

Indigenous Australians use plant shoots, Echidna quills and small twigs to paint their Dreamtime stories. Here are 12 Dot Painting Templates to enjoy with the elderly.

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Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience for Seniors

Armchair Travel takes people to faraway places without leaving home. It provides a sensory experience and the opportunity to learn about exotic lands and important past events in a meaningful manner. This is a wonderful activity for seniors living in nursing homes and suitable for people with dementia.

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The Benefits of Coloring-in for the Elderly

Coloring for seniors is a therapeutic and satisfying activity. Research into the effects of coloring activities for people living with dementia show positive outcomes, most notably a decrease in agitation and anxiety.

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Pot of Gold Craft

Let's all be Irish on St Patrick's Day! Decorating the facility before the party starts is very important.

Aboriginal Dot Painting Template 1

Aboriginal dot painting template for colouring.

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Intergenerational: Colour By Numbers

Despite being associated with children, Colour By Numbers activities can be beneficial to adults as well. Not to mention lots of fun!

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Intergenerational: Spot the Differences

Spot the Differences is a brain game for children and adults alike. It involves identification of objects, spatial analysis as well as short-term memory.

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Mandalas for the Elderly

This ancient form of meditative art is a great activity for elderly clients in assisted care facilities.

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Mexican Fiesta

A Mexican Fiesta is a great theme to celebrate any time of the year. Whether you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo or the Independence Day of Mexico, a fiesta is a fabulous cultural party for everyone to enjoy. Olé!

Colouring-in for December

Tributes to famous artists

Colouring-in for November

Tributes to famous artists.

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Melbourne Cup Printables

Printable templates for the Melbourne Cup!

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Spot the Differences Contest

Have some fun having a 'Spot the Differences' contest! This is a great group activity for seniors!

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Colouring-in for October

An assortment of colouring-in templates for October. Landscapes, animals & ethnic images.

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Colouring-in for September

Impressions of famous works by Leunig and Grandma Moses for colouring-in.

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Spot the Differences #8

Spot the differences on an ocean scene.

Spot the Differences #7

Find the differences at a doctors visit.

Spot the Differences #6

Find the differences on a whale in the ocean

Spot the Differences #5

Find the differences with a fat fellow in a tub.

Spot the Differences #4

Find the differences in a bank robbery scene.

Spot the Differences #3

Find the differences on a clothes line scene.

Spot the Differences #2

Spot the differences!

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Spot the Differences #1

Spot the differences on a tennis game scene.

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Endangered Species Art Templates

Here are some art templates for World Animal Day

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International Flag Decorations

Have fun decorating international flags.

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Colouring-in templates for Children's Book Day

Here are some colouring-in templates for Children's Book Day.

How to celebrate International Children's Book Day

What a great excuse to invite some children to your facility!
Residents will enjoy the company and opportunity to reminisce about their own childhood.

Colouring in for March

Here are some colouring-in templates for March.

Art Templates - Artists born in January

Celebrate the January birthdays of these famous artists with colouring-in templates inspired from their work.

Christmas Colouring-in

Christmas and nativity themed colouring-in templates to decorate your facility!

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More Fun Ways to Celebrate World Animal Day

World Animal Day celebrates all animal forms and our relationship with the animal kingdom.

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Brazilian Art Templates

Here are some colouring-in templates for Brazilian Independence Day.

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Royal Jubilee Decorations

Decorations for the Royal Jubilee!

Sidney Nolan Art Templates

Have fun recreating 2 famous Sidney Nolan paintings!

St. Patrick's Leprechaun and beer poster

St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. His life is shrouded in legend.

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Tissue Paper Sun Catchers - Easter Bunny

Making mobiles or sun catchers are activities that low care residents can do for frail people in Nursing Homes. Mobiles and sun catchers can act as a visual stimulation to those no longer able to participate in activities.

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Flower pot colouring-in

A lovely arts & craft activity for Mother's Day!

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Daisy Photo Frame

Celebrate Mother's Day with beautiful floral decorations with photo centerpieces!

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Recycled Easter Baskets

Lovely Easter baskets you can make with recycled paintings and paper.

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Easter Banner!

Download the 'Happy Easter' letters and have your residents paint and decorate them to create a beautiful banner for your facility!

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Winter Craft – Hanging Leaves

These lovely leaves will look great hanging from ceilings, decorating glass windows and walls or made into mobiles for people who spend long periods of time in bed.

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Recycled Christmas Ornaments

Use old cards to make ornaments for your Christmas tree or string them along to make a garland for walls or windows.

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Colouring-in for May

Lovely artwork templates including a floral photo frame, butterflies, jar with flowers and a stylized cat.

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Colouring-in for June

Some artwork templates for June!

Art with Seeds and Pulses

For cereal and seed craft you may use: bird seed, all colors of beans, corn kernels, sunflower seeds, rice, pasta, all colours of lentils, nuts and small pebbles and sand (whatever you have handy) .

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Easter Bonnets

Here are a couple of easy Easter bonnets for your parade! I have included some templates for the decorations but let your clients express their artistic flair by encouraging them to decorate as they please.

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Letters of the Alphabet Templates

Create and decorate your own banners for special events!

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Easter Colouring-in Templates

Arts and crafts templates for Easter

Recycled Crayon Sun Catchers

Beautiful hanging sun catchers for any season!

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Greek Themed Party

Throw a Greek themed party to celebrate the National Day of Greece!

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Four Leaf Clovers and Shamrocks

Lovely decorations for St. Patrick's Day!

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Jamaica's Afternoon Delight Party decorations

Here are some festive decorations for your Jamaican Afternoon Delight Party!

Monet Water Lillies Recreation

Celebrate Claude Monet's birthday in November by recreating one of his famous paintings!

Mandalas

Beautiful mandala templates to decorate in a relaxing and creative activity

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Melbourne Cup Artwork

Create a fantastic Melbourne Cup piece of art in this activity!

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Fun ways to celebrate World Animal Day

The wonderful thing about World Animal day is that it can be celebrated indoors or outdoors. Here are some suggestions of fun things to do on World Animal Day.

Halloween Table Centrepieces

Halloween styled table decorations!

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Coffee Filter Sun Flowers

Improve dexterity. Provide enjoyment.

Uncle Sam's Party!

Another way of celebrating the 4th of July!

Vive la France Party!

Here are some suggestions to help you put together your own Vive la France Party!

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Christmas templates for colouring-in

Colouring-in, whether with crayons, coloured pencils or paint is therapy as well as a great way to pass the time absorbed in something creative. It may help to maintain what remains of dexterity and fine motor control.

Thanksgiving Pilgrims

Promote the Thanksgiving spirit and consolidate friendships!