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Melanie 15th Oct 2021
Hi there,
I was thinking about doing an activity for the care givers in the facility I work at. They work very hard and want to do something to show how much we appreciate them. Was thinking of doing a craft project called staff and craft. Any good fall ideas to do a project with?
Susan 17th Oct 2021 Activity Director
Hi Melanie

I found these at Oriental Trading
http://www.orientaltrading.com/happy-fall-banner-craft-kit-a2-13778637.fltr?keyword=fall+banner
http://www.orientaltrading.com/craft-stick-scarecrow-banner-craft-kit-a2-13655843.fltr?keyword=fall+banner
http://www.orientaltrading.com/give-thanks-pennant-banner-idea-a2-13633134.fltr?keyword=fall+banner
http://www.orientaltrading.com/fall-square-pennant-banner-idea-a2-13633138.fltr?keyword=fall+banner
Below are things I have had success with that are easy and can be adapted to your residents' specific needs.
Most have jobs for every participant.
Let me know what you think'Susan
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com/2016/07/wreath-of-leaves-easy-to-do-fall-craft.html
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com/2011/01/mardi-gras-craft.html
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com/2014/08/apple-crafts-for-those-with-dementia.html
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com/2016/07/wreath-of-leaves-easy-to-do-fall-craft.html
Don’t forget to include refreshments
Both staff and residents will appreciate that
Belinda 19th Oct 2021 Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
You could do a thank you wall. Use different coloured paper and have clients pick a word they use to describe the carers. Then stick them up onto one wall for everyone to see. I also would put a big sign in the middle or at the top saying Thank You or What we think of our carers? You could also stick photo's up between the comments?
Susan 19th Oct 2021 Activity Director
Thank you for your ideas Belinda
Kim 21st Oct 2021 Activities Director
You could also do staff awards, where residents vote for staff members that have made a difference to them. Have a couple cool prizes available for the staff members that get the most votes.
Susan 21st Oct 2021 Activity Director
Thank you for this idea Kim

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