Multicultural
Celebrate special days from around the World with themed activity ideas, history, quizzes, trivia and more!
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Phrases in other Languages
Try downloading or printing a list of the most basic phrases in other languages, such as French, Italian, Spanish, or a language in some of your resident's first language. You will find that some of the residents are conversant in more languages than English!
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USA Quiz
Test your knowledge of the history and culture of United States of America!
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Countries by Clues Quiz
Guess the countries by the clues provided!
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Romanian Quiz
20 Questions and Answers about Romania. This activity is suitable as a multicultural quiz or for reminiscing with seniors from Eastern Europe.
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Australian History Quiz
A quiz that focuses on the history of Australia
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European Cities Quiz
A fun quiz for the elderly featuring famous European cities.
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8 Hot and Cold Drinks to Share in Good Company
In nursing homes and other long term care facilities, the morning and afternoon coffee breaks are very special times when residents may welcome relatives and visitors to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee; strengthen friendships, and catch up with peers and staff.
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Scottish Quiz
Learn about Scotland with this quiz! Great for reminiscing with seniors.
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10 Tips for Supporting Culturally Diverse Clients
Cultural diversity is an important factor influencing senior care. Providing culturally sensitive care is essential to supporting the elderly from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Polish Quiz
20 Questions and Answers about Poland. This activity is suitable for reminiscing with seniors from Poland.
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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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Say 'Hello' in different languages
Say 'hello' in 25+ different languages! If you have a client from a country not listed here, find out how they say 'hello' in their language.
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Tips for Communicating with English-Second-Language Clients
Activity staff need to communicate effectively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in order to create conditions and programs sympathetic to their experiences.
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Religious Symbols: An Introduction to Popular Religions of the World
Our world is a melting pot of religion, culture and languages. Religious respect and tolerance is essential for peaceful co-existence. Entertain, educate (yourself and others), and advocate for pluralism by introducing residents to the basics of exotic religions, and encourage discussion.
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Religions of the World Poster
Celebrate diversity in religion!
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Quiz: God in Different Languages
How to say God in 20+ other languages
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City Nicknames Around the World
What are the nicknames given to the following cities?
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Multicultural Day - More Ideas for International Day of Peace
Celebrate the International Day of Peace with a Multi-cultural all-day Party.
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Social & Cultural Profile Form
The Social & Cultural Profile Form is an important part of the overall assessment of each individual entering long term care.
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Multicultural Market Day!
Hold a Market Day with multicultural pizzazz! An exhibition of fresh, exotic produce from around the world is sure to attract many residents.
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How to say Father in different Languages
Learn how to say 'father' in different languages.
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Multicultural Poems
Someone said that defining poetry is like grasping at the wind. It evokes intense emotion on the reader, it warms the heart, and it transposes you to the land of dreams and possibilities.
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Ribbon surrounding Globe
More decorations for Harmony Day - ribbon surrounding Globe.
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Harmony Day Paper People
Make your own lovely paper people garlands and table centerpieces.
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Multicultural Day Event in Nursing Home enviroment
Provide residents with the opportunity to develop friendships and understanding of one another.
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Russian Quiz
Questions 12 and 13 may bring sad memories to POW's residents who remember the WWII; you may skip them.
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Portuguese Quiz
Cultural quizzes bring awareness and promote social inclusion. Make this quiz into a Gala occasion by having some 'fado' music in the background while having a cup of tea accompanied by Portuguese tarts.
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Croatian Quiz
20 Question about Croatia
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Arm Chair Travel Group Play and Discussion
A social opportunity for discussion and reminiscing.
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International Flag Decorations
Have fun decorating international flags.
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International Flags on Fabric
Celebrate cultural diversity by creating flags and sewing or gluing onto fabric.
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I Love You in different languages
Say 'I love you' in 20+ different ways!
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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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World Hello Day Trivia
This year marks the 40th anniversary of 'World Hello Day'. It promotes the idea that conflicts are better settled using communication rather than confrontation.
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Kindness Poems
Lovely and inspirational poems about kindness.
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Cultural Trivia from around the World
Here is some interesting cultural trivia from around the World.
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Peace Maker Profiles
Here are two short biographies of famous peace-makers Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.
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Multicultural Sing-Along
If you have participants from the referred countries, encourage them to help out and perhaps to sing one verse in their native language.
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Multicultural Radio Guide
For facilities that have people from a cultural and linguistic diverse background (CALD) it is a good idea to make a 'Radio Guide' with musical and talk-shows programs to suit each individual.
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'Good Day' in different languages
How to say 'Good Day' in 22 different languages. How many do you know? For this activity you should try to involve staff; especially those from other countries to help out and add to the list.
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Notable Minority Languages Word Search
Here is a Word Search of Minority Languages to help celebrate International Mother Language Day.
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Foreign Language Quiz
Here is another quiz to celebrate International Mother Language Day.
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Latin Language Quiz
Latin was the language of ancient Rome. See how many Latin words you know. I am sure you know more than you think.
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Where in the World Quiz
Where in the world would you most likely find these things? A fun quiz for the elderly!
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Multicultural Food Day
Enjoy a multicultural food day to celebrate the life of Dr Martin Luther King Jnr.
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Foods of the World Quiz
In which countries did the following foods originate from?
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Attire of the World
In which country would you see people wearing these?
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Cultural Awareness
To promote tolerance. To encourage acceptance and inclusion of cultural diversity.
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